Saturday, August 1, 2020

"August Pin-Ups"


Behind the playful veneer, pin-ups have told the story of how war, markets, and sexuality shape society and norms. They are as much a part of Americana as Apple Pie. The sexy & sultry pin-ups cause us to think of the time surrounding World War Two. Their pictures would run in pages of Life Magazine as well as many other inspiring countless imitators. This led to the likes of Playboy Magazine and later Maxim and FHM Magazines. For the first time men had an easy source of feminine fantasy entertainment at their fingertips. With the advent of the internet some twenty plus years ago, now pinups are everywhere. Here I’ve gathered a few for your pleasure. I hope you enjoy them …
















































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