Cross Dressing

1. Raquel Welch
2. Matthew Kristall
3. Sebastian Faena
4. Steven Meisel

I do appreciate the theoretical concept of a naughty nun or masturbating monk. This visual and linguistic pairing was, of course, just chosen in favour of creating an alliteration.
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Best Of Rick Owens

Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2002 - Spring/Summer 2012

Serene creatures and mythological connotations. Throughout the seasons, familiar themes and shapes re-appear: ethereal nuns striding along in asymmetric stiff layers accompanied by fog and dark industrial techno beats. During the years, the influences of minimalism evolved into more and more brutal and static silhouettes, marked by the hourglass waist and extended rounded shoulders. In the meanwhile, men transform from butch homeboys to asexual beings.
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Political Correctness

Electric chair, September 1992
Priest and Nun, September 1991
Bird, September 1992

Benetton advertisements. Another proof for the fact that everything was better in the 90s. Provocation was simple without being less effective. And Benetton logo sweatshirts were cool.
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