FSN 223 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Kelly Knox, Prosthesis, Billboard Charts
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Prosthetics to proaesthetics: proaesthetics: prosthetics as fashion accessories. Aimee mullins: i have a suitcase full of legs because i need options for different clothing . Kelly knox: i don"t try to hide it refuses to wear prosthetics, challenges viewers to confront discomfort, does not conform to the ideal. Where fashion is fashion is: a blog by henrick silvius - focuses on scandinavian and european luxury brands, challenges invisibility. It would be incorrect to assume that all gay men have shown a developed interest in what they wear and have made efforts to define their dress choices through their sexual orientation - Clothes as markers of gay identity: show group identity and identities, provide hints for sexual encounters, resist homophobia by passing , advocate for gay rights. Gay men &masculine dress: used to conceal and later celebrate gay sexuality. Gay men & feminine dress: used to identify and proclaim gay identity.