Thursday, August 20, 2009

VIVA Week Part 4: VIVA on Fashion

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VIVA's "throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks" approach to erotica has its benefit--THAT much krazee is going to hit on something that is... shall we say... Relevant to the Reader's Interests. Simply put, I love models with power tools. It hits me where I live: specifically, somewhere at the crossroads of Affect, Androgyny, and Inversion. This fashion spread on "Machisma"--a look that apparently combines plunging necklines, work boots and coveralls and is entirely NOT RECOMMENDED for Real Life--is just fucking awesome. Let's take a moment to soak in the glamour, shall we?

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...And now that we've cleansed our respective palates a smidge, let's get back to basking in looniness, shall we? Sex is everywhere in the VIVA woman's world, and what better way to demonstrate one's devotion to the debauched than by keeping one's wallet inside of a disembodied ass?

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Holy Jesus--that looks like something out of Ed Gein's house. Sadly, we'll have to wait till NEXT season to see if nipple belts ever gain popularity. Disembodied ass not your cup of tea? How about disembodied breasts, navel, testicles and penis, as shown below in an "advertorial" on "Kinky Christmas Gifts?"

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It's clear that not every VIVA reader was a fleshly fashionista. How else to explain these (actually kind of AWESOME) t-shirts, advertised in the back of the mag?

Ad from VIVA

I'd be lying if I told you I wouldn't wear a "Frankenstein Supports My Boobs" t-shirt. Just sayin'.

Tomorrow: Erotica a la VIVA aka: There Will Be Wieners.

10 comments:

Jack said...

I think there might be a market for "horror icon supporting boobs" t-shirts. Just think of all the obscure characters you could use as breastal architecture: Waldemar Daninsky, Doctor Phibes, Captain Spaulding...

I think I know how I will make my millions.

flightless said...

Oh my god. Those "machisma" photos are fantastic. YOU ARE CONFUSING ME!

(Am loving the VIVA posts altogether, btw. But this one I am loving perhaps too much. I only hope that its proximity to the fabulosity does not cause me to develop a fondness for the purse that is shaped like an ass.)

p8

Word Verification: lothool

Tenebrous Kate said...

I think you've been hanging out with me too much, Jack. I am NOT a good person to use for market research! ;D That having been said, I would buy all of those shirts.

Flightless, glad you're enjoying these! That photoshoot is so awesome, and as a Mistress Of Doublethink, I am managing to remain unconfused ;) You remind me--I have an article that you'll be delighted to add to your "That Shit Is Permanent" file. I shall duly share--probably next week :D

Jack said...

I disagree, my friend...it has been entirely too long since we've hung out!

You know, that photo spread pairs nicely with the Benny Benassi video for "Satisfaction."

Word verification: Hessiver, a knock-off Courvoisier available only at the finer Hess gas stations.

Samuel Wilson said...

Kate, I used to see Vivas in the magazine sections of second-hand bookstores while I was still a lad and looking for vintage Lifes and Looks. Even when I was getting more interested in leftover issues of Penthouse (moreso than Playboy, for you see they had some sort of action in them and I liked Wicked Wanda better than Annie Fannie) I tended to regard Viva with a shrug or a "huh?" and left them where I found them. Now, thanks to your enlightening series, I curse my younger self.

Verfication word is "press," by the way. How apropos yet bland is that?

Fred said...

I actually remember the ass-bag and the machisma layout. This is like a trip down porno memory lane.

Word verification: laticat (more appropriate for yesterday's bestiality themed entry).

Ms Harker said...

Nothing like a bit of side boob in overalls to start off the weekend! I have to get one of those arse hand bags! Hilarious!

Tenebrous Kate said...

Jack, that video is among my very favorite things. Your observational skills--they are keen indeed!

Samuel, I think it was Fred who initially brought VIVA to my attention in one of my other men's mag posts. I'd never have sought it out otherwise! Vintage PENTHOUSE is a lot of fun, but VIVA's perspective is just so unique and batty. Definitely worth snapping up if/when you see 'em.

Fred, I really do owe you a big thanks for pointing me in the direction of VIVA. What a weird world...!

Ms Harker, I wouldn't be brave enough to sport the butt-bag. I'd keep worrying that *its* ass was better than mine!

Fred said...

You are always welcome Kate. I knew you'd get a kick out of Viva, and I was looking forward to this slice of 70s cheese getting the Tenebrous Treatment.

bwana said...

This Viva stuff has been great. And new, fresh and vesty.