April 18, 2005

Edgy Christian T-shirts

Apparently edgy Christian T-shirts are the latest rage, with such in-your-face slogans as "Satan Sucks," "My God Can Kick Your Butt," and "To Hell with the Devil" (consequently a popular Stryper song from the 1980s, available on iTunes). The AP story notes the trend cropping up in Lawrence, Kans. of all places (props to Kansas: just because it's flatter than a pancake doesn't mean they lack style). Of course we've heard my rant on Christian T-shirts.

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April 06, 2005

Torrid Offer Plus-Size Style

Salon.com covers Torrid (subscription or watching a short commercial required), the plus-size version of Hot Topic (though is it really? A comment sent in to Boing Boing suggests the store has abandoned its alternative roots). It explores plus-size fashion and the conflicts of fitting in or feeling comfortable with yourself.

[Andrea Ward says] shopping at Torrid is a welcome journey into Bizarro World: "Usually it's me getting all angry that I can't find clothes that fit. But now I go to Torrid with all my skinny friends. One time my friend who weighs like 20 pounds was like, 'Oh, I want this!' But it was way too big. So I was like, 'Ha ha, you're skinny, you don't get cool clothes like me!' That makes you feel better about yourself."

The middle section of the article questions whether or not plus-size shops encourage obesity, which seems a bit ridiculous. Especially considering size 12 girls are probably a lot healthier than those in size 0. Maybe we should blame anorexia on American Eagle and Victoria's Secret.

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March 28, 2005

Abstinence Underwear

Victoria’s secret may just be that she’s saving sex for marriage. Wait Wear has introduced a line of underwear with abstinence slogans, including “I’m Saving It!” and “No Vows No Sex.”

The chastity-wear has received both praise and criticism. Lauren F. Winner, author of the book Real Sex: The Naked Truth About Chastity, says it can be good to have a tangible reminder of such a commitment, but she also questions turning underwear into billboards, especially billboards no one should see.

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