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[[File:Bianca Beauchamp.jpg|thumb|right|[[Bianca Beauchamp]] modelling a latex corset]]
[[File:Bianca Beauchamp.jpg|thumb|right|[[Bianca Beauchamp]] modelling a latex corset]]


A '''fetish model''' is a [[Model (person)|model]] who models fetish clothing or accessories that augment their body in a [[Sexual fetishism|fetish]]-like manner or in fetishistic situations. Fetish models do not necessarily work exclusively in that form of modeling.
A fetish [[Model (person)|model]] can be anything from a high fashion model who wears latex or leather clothing to a model who creates media content surrounding fetishes that are not necessarily related to the "leather" kink scene, despite popular belief. There are as many classifications of fetish models as there are fetishes in the world.


Many fetish models display what are termed [[fetish fashion]]s, which are clothing styles that considered extreme and provocative, designed to elicit a strong emotional reaction or desire on the part of the observer. Such clothing range from exotic stylized bathing suits to extreme costuming including [[body armor]] and [[sci-fi]] fantasy suits.
Fetish models often wear [[fetish fashion]], an extreme and provocative style of clothing designed to elicit a strong emotional reaction or sexual desire on the part of the observer. Such clothing ranges from exotic stylized [[bathing suits]] to [[body armor]] and [[sci-fi]] fantasy suits.


Fetish modeling may involve [[Bondage (BDSM)|bondage]], [[body modification]], [[fetish photography]] and exotic [[glamour photography]] as well as [[sexual fantasy]] costuming (i.e. maid's outfits, nurses, etc.). Fetish models may model for photography, make fetish content in the form of videos and some attend fairs in correspondence with their form of fetish.
'''Bondage models''' appear in various forms of [[Bondage (BDSM)|bondage]]. Other fetish modeling may involve [[body modification]], appearing in [[fetish photography]] or exotic [[glamour photography]], or wearing [[sexual fantasy]] costumes that fulfil a [[uniform fetish]] (e.g. [[French maid]], nurse, etc.). As well as modelling for photography, fetish models also make public appearances at events such as [[BDSM]] fairs and parties.


Several [[pornographic actor]]s and [[glamour model]]s also act as fetish models.
Some [[pornographic actor]]s and [[glamour model]]s also work as fetish models.


==Types of fetish models==
==Types of fetish models==
[[File:Model preparing for Suspension Bondage.png|thumb|left|A model prepares for a [[suspension bondage]] scene]]
[[File:Model preparing for Suspension Bondage.png|thumb|left|A model prepares for a [[suspension bondage]] scene]]


Fetish modelling covers a wide range of fetishes, including those involving [[bondage (BDSM)|bondage]], [[Latex and PVC fetishism|latex]], [[Bondage corset|corset]]s, even [[wedgie]]s, [[tattoo]]/[[body piercing]], [[Shoe fetishism|shoe]]s, thin fetishism, [[Japanese bondage|shibari]], and [[Nyotaimori]] / [[food]]. Fetishes may also involve body parts, such as [[breast fetish|breasts]], [[navel fetish|navel]], [[Foot fetishism|feet]], and so on.
Fetish modelling covers a wide range of fetishes, including those involving [[bondage (BDSM)|bondage]] and ''{{lang|ja-latn|[[shibari]]}}'', [[Latex and PVC fetishism|latex and PVC]], [[Bondage corset|corset]]s, [[tattoo]]s, [[body piercing]]s, [[shoe fetishism]], [[Food play|food fetishism]] and ''{{lang|ja-latn|[[nyotaimori]]}}''. Fetishes may also involve body parts, such as [[breast fetishism]], [[navel fetishism]] and [[foot fetishism]].


Fetish models are usually considered to be in a different category to [[Gothic fashion|gothic]] or alternative models, who are usually far more niche specific. Fetish models may only involve themselves in the overall [[Aesthetics|aesthetic]] aspects rather than work directly with sex and sexuality. Fetish modelling is usually considered to be a part of the [[Sex industry|adult industry]] due to its popular perception as an "adult only" appreciation. However, in recent times, many aspects of the fetish fashion market have been incorporated and accepted into mainstream fashion whereby fashion creators will directly use exotic fabrics such as latex or sheer instead of cotton or wool for their creations.
Fetish models are usually considered to work in a different category from [[Gothic fashion]] models or [[alternative model]]s, whose work is generally far more niche-specific. Fetish modelling is usually considered to be a part of the [[sex industry]] due to the popular perception that it has a solely adult audience. However, in recent times, many aspects of the fetish fashion market have been incorporated and accepted into mainstream fashion, with fashion creators using exotic materials such as latex or [[sheer fabric]] instead of cotton or wool for their creations. Some fetish models only involve themselves in the [[aesthetic]] aspects of the work rather than involving themselves directly with sex and sexuality.


==Popular culture==
==Popular culture==
[[File:Bettie_Page_in_Bizarre_Magazine.jpg|thumb|Bettie Page is tied and spanked in an image from ''[[John Willie|Bizarre]]''.]]
[[File:Bettie_Page_in_Bizarre_Magazine.jpg|thumb|Bettie Page is tied and spanked in an image from ''[[John Willie|Bizarre]]''.]]
There have been several notable performers and producers of both the bondage and fetish area who have attained mainstream notability. The most recognized is the 1950s bondage model and [[pin-up girl]], [[Bettie Page]] who posed for photographer [[Irving Klaw]] for mail-order photographs and was subsequently featured in [[Playboy]].
There have been several notable performers and producers of both the bondage and fetish area who have attained mainstream notability. The most recognized is the 1950s bondage model and [[pin-up girl]], [[Bettie Page]], who posed for photographer [[Irving Klaw]] for mail-order photographs and was subsequently featured in ''[[Playboy]]''.<ref name=Essex>Essex, Karen, and James L. Swanson, ''Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin-Up Legend.'' Los Angeles: General Publishing Group, 1996. {{ISBN|1-881649-62-8}}</ref><ref name=Foster>Foster, Richard, ''The Real Bettie Page: The Truth About the Queen of the Pinups.'' Secaucus, N.J.: Carol Publishing Group/Birch Lane Press, 1997. {{ISBN|1-55972-432-3}}</ref> She was the first famous bondage model.
<ref name=Essex>Essex, Karen, and James L. Swanson, ''Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin-Up Legend.'' Los Angeles: General Publishing Group, 1996. {{ISBN|1-881649-62-8}}</ref><ref name=Foster>Foster, Richard, ''The Real Bettie Page: The Truth About the Queen of the Pinups.'' Secaucus, N.J.: Carol Publishing Group/Birch Lane Press, 1997. {{ISBN|1-55972-432-3}}</ref>


In the 1960s the popular [[United Kingdom|British]] TV program, ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' incorporated much fetish costuming for their lead female performers including [[Diana Rigg]]'s famous leather [[catsuit]]s and [[leotard]]s as well as [[Tara King]]'s continual [[thigh-length boots]] and shoulder length leather gloves.
In the 1960s, the popular [[United Kingdom|British]] TV program ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' included several fetish costume elements worn by its female lead performers. This began with [[Honor Blackman]] and included [[Diana Rigg]]'s leather [[catsuit]]s and [[leotard]]s, as well as [[Tara King]]'s use of [[thigh-length boots]] and leather [[evening glove]]s.

The [[neo-burlesque]] performer [[Dita Von Teese]] started her career as a fetish model and [[stripper]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Dita Von Teese looks back: 'Going into that fetish store sparked my entire career'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jun/25/dita-von-teese-looks-back-going-into-that-fetish-store-sparked-my-entire-career|newspaper=The Guardian|first=Harriet|last=Gibsone|date=25 June 2022}}</ref> Other notable fetish models include the Russian-American performer [[Mosh (model)|Mosh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pincurlmag.com/uncategorized/mosh/|website=Pin Curl Magazine|title=Model Spotlight: Mosh|accessdate=22 November 2022}}</ref> and the Canadian photographic model [[Bianca Beauchamp]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 10: Modern Fetish Models|website=AskMen|url=https://uk.askmen.com/top_10/celebrity/top-10-modern-fetish-models_1.html|access-date=1 December 2022}}</ref>


==Markets==
==Markets==
There are specialized publications that feature and promote fetish models, including ''[[Skin Two]]'', ''Secret'', Italian ''A Magazine'' (not to be confused with the now defunct ''A(sian) Magazine''), and ''[[Marquis (magazine)|Marquis]]''.
There are specialized [[fetish magazine]]s that feature and promote fetish models, including ''[[Skin Two]]'', ''Secret'', Italian ''A Magazine'' (not to be confused with the now defunct ''A(sian) Magazine''), and ''[[Marquis (magazine)|Marquis]]''.


Fetish models may run personal adult pay websites and are featured on fetish adult pay sites.
Fetish models may run personal adult pay websites and are featured on fetish adult pay sites.


There are also fetish [[fashion designer]]s. Most of these designers employ fetish models for their clothing line. There are even fetish fashion shows hosted several times a year, including Vex, The Baroness, Skintwo, and House of Harlot.
There are also fetish [[fashion designer]]s. Most of these designers employ fetish models for their clothing line. Fetish fashion shows are hosted several times a year, including Vex, The Baroness, Skintwo, and House of Harlot.


==Awards==
==Awards==
The SIGNY awards were awarded each year between 2000 and 2005 (except 2002) to the bondage models voted as the best of that year.<ref>[http://lgbt.wikia.com/wiki/SIGNY_award SIGNY award]</ref> The SIGNY award winners have been:
The SIGNY awards were awarded each year between 2000 and 2005 (except 2002) to the bondage models voted as the best of that year. The SIGNY award winners have been:


* 2000: Eve Ellis, runners up Ashley Renee, Andrea Neal
* 2000: Eve Ellis, runners-up Ashley Renee, Andrea Neal
* 2001: Ashley Renee, runners up Andrea Neal, Eve Ellis
* 2001: Ashley Renee, runners-up Andrea Neal, Eve Ellis
* 2003: Jasmine Sinclair, runners up Amber Michaels, Ashley Renee
* 2003: Jasmine Sinclair, runners-up Amber Michaels, Ashley Renee.
* 2004: Jenni Lee, runners up Jewell Marceau, Emily Marilyn AKA:Molly Matthews
* 2004: Jenni Lee, runners-up Jewell Marceau, Emily Marilyn (Molly Matthews)
* 2005: Jewell Marceau, runners up Ashley Renee, Christina Carter
* 2005: Jewell Marceau, runners-up Ashley Renee, Christina Carter


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Bondage rigger]]
*[[Bondage rigger]]
*[[Fetish art]]
*[[Japanese bondage]] for a list of Japanese bondage models
*[[Japanese bondage]]
*[[Nyotaimori]] (sometimes involves bondage)
*[[Nyotaimori]] – serving sushi on the body of a naked woman
*[[Total enclosure]]
*[[Total enclosure fetishism]]
*[[Uniform fetishism]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:25, 8 January 2024

Bianca Beauchamp modelling a latex corset

A fetish model is a model who models fetish clothing or accessories that augment their body in a fetish-like manner or in fetishistic situations. Fetish models do not necessarily work exclusively in that form of modeling.

Fetish models often wear fetish fashion, an extreme and provocative style of clothing designed to elicit a strong emotional reaction or sexual desire on the part of the observer. Such clothing ranges from exotic stylized bathing suits to body armor and sci-fi fantasy suits.

Bondage models appear in various forms of bondage. Other fetish modeling may involve body modification, appearing in fetish photography or exotic glamour photography, or wearing sexual fantasy costumes that fulfil a uniform fetish (e.g. French maid, nurse, etc.). As well as modelling for photography, fetish models also make public appearances at events such as BDSM fairs and parties.

Some pornographic actors and glamour models also work as fetish models.

Types of fetish models

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A model prepares for a suspension bondage scene

Fetish modelling covers a wide range of fetishes, including those involving bondage and shibari, latex and PVC, corsets, tattoos, body piercings, shoe fetishism, food fetishism and nyotaimori. Fetishes may also involve body parts, such as breast fetishism, navel fetishism and foot fetishism.

Fetish models are usually considered to work in a different category from Gothic fashion models or alternative models, whose work is generally far more niche-specific. Fetish modelling is usually considered to be a part of the sex industry due to the popular perception that it has a solely adult audience. However, in recent times, many aspects of the fetish fashion market have been incorporated and accepted into mainstream fashion, with fashion creators using exotic materials such as latex or sheer fabric instead of cotton or wool for their creations. Some fetish models only involve themselves in the aesthetic aspects of the work rather than involving themselves directly with sex and sexuality.

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Bettie Page is tied and spanked in an image from Bizarre.

There have been several notable performers and producers of both the bondage and fetish area who have attained mainstream notability. The most recognized is the 1950s bondage model and pin-up girl, Bettie Page, who posed for photographer Irving Klaw for mail-order photographs and was subsequently featured in Playboy.[1][2] She was the first famous bondage model.

In the 1960s, the popular British TV program The Avengers included several fetish costume elements worn by its female lead performers. This began with Honor Blackman and included Diana Rigg's leather catsuits and leotards, as well as Tara King's use of thigh-length boots and leather evening gloves.

The neo-burlesque performer Dita Von Teese started her career as a fetish model and stripper.[3] Other notable fetish models include the Russian-American performer Mosh[4] and the Canadian photographic model Bianca Beauchamp.[5]

Markets

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There are specialized fetish magazines that feature and promote fetish models, including Skin Two, Secret, Italian A Magazine (not to be confused with the now defunct A(sian) Magazine), and Marquis.

Fetish models may run personal adult pay websites and are featured on fetish adult pay sites.

There are also fetish fashion designers. Most of these designers employ fetish models for their clothing line. Fetish fashion shows are hosted several times a year, including Vex, The Baroness, Skintwo, and House of Harlot.

Awards

[edit]

The SIGNY awards were awarded each year between 2000 and 2005 (except 2002) to the bondage models voted as the best of that year. The SIGNY award winners have been:

  • 2000: Eve Ellis, runners-up Ashley Renee, Andrea Neal
  • 2001: Ashley Renee, runners-up Andrea Neal, Eve Ellis
  • 2003: Jasmine Sinclair, runners-up Amber Michaels, Ashley Renee.
  • 2004: Jenni Lee, runners-up Jewell Marceau, Emily Marilyn (Molly Matthews)
  • 2005: Jewell Marceau, runners-up Ashley Renee, Christina Carter

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Essex, Karen, and James L. Swanson, Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin-Up Legend. Los Angeles: General Publishing Group, 1996. ISBN 1-881649-62-8
  2. ^ Foster, Richard, The Real Bettie Page: The Truth About the Queen of the Pinups. Secaucus, N.J.: Carol Publishing Group/Birch Lane Press, 1997. ISBN 1-55972-432-3
  3. ^ Gibsone, Harriet (25 June 2022). "Dita Von Teese looks back: 'Going into that fetish store sparked my entire career'". The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Model Spotlight: Mosh". Pin Curl Magazine. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Top 10: Modern Fetish Models". AskMen. Retrieved 1 December 2022.