Wow!? I found it online. It looks like jeans and sneakers became one. What a bizzare form of legwear. It’s not leggings, definetely not tights. They call it “shoe pants”. The set was set by a 12 year old Willow Smith.
It looks like it either needs to stretch or be adjusted specifically to the person’s height, otherwise it will sag between the legs.
Anyway, I’d like to get one of those if I find it just for a new experience.
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I’ve been noticing that sometimes Google ads don’t show up on my front page. I don’t know why. Just click some other tab… Whatever revenue from Google ads is the only source of funding for Fantasy Stockings blog.
As soon as I saw Olivia’s work full of eroticism and sexy lingerie, I knew that I had to mention it on my blog . I was filled with excitement and I asked her for permission to write about her. To my surprise, she agreed.
Olivia De Berardinis, born in November of 1948, is an artist from United States who paints pinup girls. Surprisingly, she contributes monthly to Playboy magazine, presenting her art with Hugh Hefner’s captions. What a pleasure to know that Hugh Hefner appreciates this kind of work and it turns out that he was inspired by pinup to begin with.
It is a challenge to be a female artist who paints images that are considered to be “male oriented”. Not everyone gets it and Olivia may be faced with some unhappy feminists. They just see her as some type of an anomaly. It all will change, some day, when people become more open-minded.
I invite you to pay a visit to Olivia’s website. She has a lot of amazing paintings of women, especially women in sexy lingerie like stockings!
What do our readers have to say about this artist? Here are some wonderful letters I got.
David from Canada
“I think that it’s refreshing to see depictions of women who are unabashedly revealing, and reveling in, their erotic power. These days that just doesn’t happen. The “ideal” modern woman is either the stern fashion model or the strong athlete – pure femininity has become an anachronism. The other thing that the artwork connotes, although implicitly, is the innocent male gaze. The idea that a man can appreciate feminine beauty with out being lascivious, and that women would enjoy that attention, even actively seek it. These days, the “male gaze” is seen as something impertinent, rude and unwanted. That’s what the art evokes for me, nostalgia for a time when sexual chemistry wasn’t so actively squelched. Besides nostalgia, I would also say that the pure sexual and sensual energy of the images is arresting. The lingerie, especially the stockings, creates a dual response: the feminine part of my psyche wonders what it would feel like to wear the clothes, to feel their sensations and to move my body in an alluring way, while the male part wonders what it would be like to touch and embrace the women. One thing is certain, you can’t view the art without feeling a strong and deep reaction.”
David from United States
“I enjoyed studying all the images of Olivia’s that I could find. In her work I see consistent use of fetish and fantasy to portray women as both beautiful and powerful. For me, there is nothing more attractive and than a woman who uses the disarming strength of a man’s fetish to get her way…. a sensual, steamy tango between the hunter and the game …I am most drawn to the many pieces that show women in powerful stances – hands on hips, hips thrown forward, chest out and proud. Olivia found a husband who shares her passion for fetish art, and she still creates images for Playboy Magazine, with High Hefner composing the captions. “
Olivia’s Website:
www.eolivia.com
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I think that so far on almost every single blog I’ve seen this topic on hosiery from Emilio Cavallini that is now Unisex.
Yes, beautiful collection. But what makes it really unisex? It looks to me as if regular “non unisex” pantyhose fit men just as well.
I personally think that men look better in pantyhose that is plain because it just looks more conservative. Men in general dress much more modest then women.
One of my boys told me that he tried a pair of pantyhose designed for men once that had a fly in it. However, he finds that he’d never even use that feature. It’s not common in modern male underwear anyway.
Have you ever tried this brand or any other brand designed for men? I’d love to hear your feedback.
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Yesterday was a bit of a frustrating experience for me. You see, I never actually owned a pair of Fogal hosiery. I decided to send my guy to buy me some from the local Fogal boutique that recently opened in Vancouver. He went there, but returned empty-handed.
What happened?
“I didn’t get any customer service”, he said. Turned out that when he came to the store, there was only one person working (the manager) and she was talking to a female customer. He picked out something that he liked from the sample display and asked the manager three times for that specific item in size Medium. All that needed to be done was to run the purchase through the cash register, that’s it! After being in that store for some time (15 minutes according to his estimation), he walked out.
I was surprised, last time I was there I got really good service. So I picked up the phone and called up the boutique. The explanation I got was that the staff is trained to stay with the customer that they started working with until the end. She explained that the other customer seemed to be very needy and required assistance. That’s why the manager could not interrupt her conversation with the other customer and go to the cash register to process a sale. I agree to an extent here, but if you are the only staff in the store, sometimes you need to multi-task. She was polite and of course she apoligized, but there was no offer extended to compensate for that unfortunate experience.
I wonder if his gender made any difference. Could it be different if it would be a woman coming in to make a purchase? I find that sometimes in high end stores staff only watch out for their “target market”. They may not even greet a customer if for some reason they don’t think that this person is going to buy much because of their youth or simple clothing. I really hope that’s not the case since my first experience with Fogal was quite positive.
I am sad that it didn’t work out. Maybe some day I’ll order it online or buy it in Toronto’s store. This time, instead of Fogal, I went to the Wolford boutique that is literally across the corner from them and purchased another pair of Neon 40 in Cosmetic shade (skin tone). You see, my guy was too upset to go back to the Fogal store.
I am still open-minded about the Fogal brand and I judge people favourable. At least for now I prefer to think that it was simply inexperience of the staff person to multi-task while working alone with multiple clients.
Fogal in Vancouver (I’ve been asked about the location – so far listed in Yellow pages only)
1012 Alberni Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
1 604 685 6722
(also goes under Fogal Legwear Canada Ltd)
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One of our pantyhose legends, Adrianne, has passed away at the age of 36.
I regret to say that in February of 2012 our online pantyhose community has lost a legend, model Adrianne.
“I am the open bird cage, I am the free bird; living in the moment and loving life.” - that was what she wrote about herself on her Facebook page. Sadly, this intelligent young woman was only 36 when she departed for the better world.
Her modeling career started in late 1990’s, just after first internet browsers appeared. She was one of the first pantyhose teaser models on the web and she left a big impression on many.
There were a lot of people who liked her, not only for her beauty and her genuine love for pantyhose, but for her approachable sunny personality.
“As I recall she was a very sweet and outgoing person”, says Sirchristo on the pantyhose forum. Erik, another member of our community, highlights her easy-going character – “Every time I conversed with her she was really nice and friendly.”
Adrianne was originally from Massachusetts, but she resided in Indiana. She loved animals, especially horses, and horseback riding was her favourite sport. Adrianne’s intellect shines through her interest in Reiki healing and in spiritual books mentioned on her Facebook page.
“It’s a beautiful day for Pantyhose!” – that was a wonderful tag line on Adrianne’s Facebook page to greet the world. May our community remember her for her modeling contributions and her open and cheerful personality. She lives on in the memories of many – smart, beautiful, and friendly.
Some of Adrianne’s Favourite Quotations:
To see more photos of Adrianne, please have a look at the beautiful collage put together by Erik. http://imgbox.com/aanPeCg8
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Ghandi
“Some people feel the rain, others just get wet.” Bob Dylan
“Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.” Raymond Lindquist
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Anonymous
“The truth shall set you free.” John 8:32, The Bible
*Many thanks for putting together this article to Erik, Sirchristo, Loverphose, and other members of the pantyhose forum who helped with the content.*
by Jackie Noah, staff writer
Calling all guys who have thought about trying on women’s pantyhose but haven’t gotten the nerve! (Come on out, fellas, I know you’re in there!)
Many of you are attracted to the look and feel of nylon pantyhose on a woman’s legs, and have wondered what it would feel like on your own legs.
Perhaps your attraction to pantyhose is strong enough to be classified as a fetish… if that is the case, go ahead and indulge yourself – many male fans of Fantasy Stockings have told me the sensation they get from wearing and walking around in women’s pantyhose is “sheer” ecstasy! Words like, “sensual” “ecstatic” “undulation” “electric” roll off their lips…
Okay, so what is holding you back? Need another reason to open up a pack and give it a try? Health benefits! Traditionally, wearing support hose has been for “women only”, although the health benefits of slipping into a pair cut across gender lines.
Steve Newman is spokesman for “ActivSkin Men’s Legwear”, a product line of G. Lieberman & Son’s of Granville Ohio, USA. Family owned for four generations, Lieberman & Sons (GLS Hosiery) has been discretely offering its hosiery to men since 1920. Steve was recently interviewed by Gail Hogan on Columbus Ohio’s WNBC-4 TV.
Steve told Gail, “… up to forty five percent of men experience vein insufficiencies in the legs and the medical industry has largely ignored that.”
Okay, so what is the concept? “… A lot of our products are support style hosiery, which compresses the legs, which compresses the veins, and helps the little valves in your veins pump the blood up out of your legs and return it to your heart”, says Steve.
What about the public mindset that legwear is for women only? “We at ActivSkin have been doing our part to publicize legwear as a men’s or unisex garment and as we do, more and more men are becoming comfortable wearing them, at least under long pants. I am probably the poster boy for men’s legwear, so I try to advertise it everywhere I go.” (Steve was wearing a pair of transparent hose under his khaki shorts for the TV interview.)
Steve finished by saying that in addition to helping blood circulation, the hosiery also creates muscle compression which increases stamina and reduces fatigue. ActivSkin products are designed for men’s body proportions, and they have a fly opening in the front.
ActiveSkin products aren’t available in retail outlets, but you can view the extensive catalog online at glieberman.com, and make purchases… they have a PayPal account.
A frequently asked question by potential buyers who are still sensitive about receiving what is essentially a pair of pantyhose in the mail: “HOW IS IT PACKAGED???”
This fun answer, from the website:
We know that if we packaged our legwear in pink envelopes with big bright red letters that said, “Here’s the pantyhose you ordered, Mister!” that wouldn’t get us a lot of happy customers or repeat business. So, we send our orders in plain envelopes that don’t advertise anything about the contents. Even though we’re proud of our products, we recognize that some people might be sensitive about others knowing what they wear, so we try to be as discreet as we can. For orders outside the USA we are required to declare the contents on a customs form, and it is usually identified simply as “clothing”.
So there you are, boys! Whatever your reasons for being reluctant to take the plunge and slip into a pair of pantyhose, there are ample reasons to put aside your hesitation and try what could become an important part of your evolving unisex wardrobe!
Steve Newman’s blog: http://www.nylongene.com/ ActivSkin store: http://www.glieberman.com/
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This is an eco-friendly topic featured on BBC news. Human hair can absorb a lot of oil, so someone thought of cut hair from salons packaged in used pantyhose to possibly mop up oil spills. Turns out it works very well and some organizations used it since 1998.
The hair is stuffed into legs of used pantyhose, thus creating something looking like giant tubular pillows. “To make a hair boom, first cut the legs off a pair of tights, and fit the open end over a wide plastic pipe – this makes it easier to feed the hair and fur into the stocking. ”
The article mentions that soaked hair can be recycled by worms breaking it down into fertilizer. It doesn’t mention anything about recycling hosiery though. Worms don’t eat stockings, you see.
At the moment no more hair or nylon donations are being accepted. Of course, you can always check at a later date if there is a need, especially if another oil spill happens. http://matteroftrust.org/
I live in Vancouver – one of Canada’s biggest ports. We have tankers here too and I even saw some protests. One time I even did a project in school on double-hull tankers – a way to prevent oil spills. I think that up to now all of the tankers should be with this kind of design. Since you may already know how much I love birds, I really hate to see photos of poor things in oil. I’d donate all my hosiery if I’d be able to save them.
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That’s right, he saw stockings, not jeans. One more reason for women to stay feminine!
Artist: Stanislav Plutenko
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I had a pleasure to talk about dating with a sexual health educator, Jane Langton, from a Juicy Life. She is a friendly person with a modern outlook on sexuality. I decided to ask her about common questions that I get through this blog.
Since this blog is about hosiery, we get a lot of male visitors who have a fetish for pantyhose or stockings and are sometimes afraid to admit to it when they start dating.
Due to the nature of the garment, most of hosiery fetishists are male, but advice given in this article is applicable to any gender.
When is it best to tell the partner about your sexual preferences and fetishes, right away or when there is already a deep emotional attachment? Sometimes I get people telling me that their wife does not want to share their sexual preferences and that causes a lot of tension in the family.
Jane’s Answer:
It is more challenging to introduce something that is considered by some as kinky later on in the relationship. We don’t always have the courage to tell our partner who we really are, so we open up later.
Don’t be upset if the partner is not comfortable with this new addition to your repertoire, because you didn’t tell them upfront about your preference. Be mindful of their thoughts and put yourself in their shoes.
Being honest is important. If your partner is committed to being with you, you can take it slowly and introduce things, create a way to express your fetish in a way that appeals to both of you. Checking in along the way. Explore together.
Take small steps. It also helps to do research together. It can be fear preventing your partner from saying “yes” to something out of their comfort zone. They don’t know what it means if their male partner is wearing stockings.
In fact, it doesn’t mean anything. It is exploration, role-playing, and it’s normal. It doesn’t imply their sexuality or gender at all. For example, look at the Kinsey scale that was created by Albert Kinsey in 1948 to represent sexuality, 0 being heterosexual and 6 being homosexual. According to Kinsey many of us are between 1 and 5 and not are not 0 or 6! Also, within our lifetime, we will change. Our preferences will change. So do your best to be honest with your partner early on in your relationship and most importantly have fun!
Please visit Jane’s website for more information about her. She has a free newsletter and an online store full of fun products for your bedroom. Even though she is Vancouver based, she offers virtual sessions over skype or phone to people from other areas.
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I asked for an opinion from men who have a fetish and it looked like all of them (those who answered me, of course) agreed with Jane about honesty being the best policy. Here is what they said.
What do you think? Do you tell your partner about your sexual preferences upfront?
Gentleman A
To me it just seems like common sense. If you’re trying to be in a stable relationship, 100% honesty is key. If you’re just in it for the sex… well, it’s only logical to admit to a fetish. Either way it’s not only a good idea to be up front, it’s quite important to.
I told my wife about my fetishes (I have foot fetish as well as a pantyhose fetish) early on when we were dating. She wasn’t put off at all; she was rather intrigued by it. She asked me questions and I was open and honest. Our sex life was better off for it, as was our emotional attachment to each other.
Gentleman B
Your relationship with a particular woman needs to be honest and sincere. Your true feelings for her – (sexually and non sexually) need and should come first! Early on your dating/courtship, it should surface. Don’t be forceful, rude, or anything like that. From her point of view, a pantyhose fetish can be welcomed, as long as it’s not extreme. Good luck.
Gentleman C
I have always expressed it within the first couple of dates. Never had anyone freak out or leave me because of it. Most are really accepting.
Gentleman D
You’d be surprised of the number of ladies I’ve dated and shared my fetish and love of pantyhose on women. I’d usually tell them about it, right after the first sexual encounter.
I learned early: first satisfy a women in bed and she’ll be most willing to satisfy your every wish. Within reason, of course. When sharing my fetish, many were aroused by the thought and some had some kinky wishes, too. I’ve never had any bad experiences in sharing this with women I’ve dated. All in all, it’s been a lot of fun and I’d do it all again.
Gentleman E
As long as you trust her, have genuine feelings for her and truly want be with her and she feels the same way about you, by all means tell her about your fetish before it’s too late. Not when proposing or after marriage. Common sense prevails.
Gentleman F
I’m upfront with the women I date, and they all are fine with it. Best to be honest with them about it, and if they like you, then they would be more than happy to wear pantyhose for you.
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These pantyhose were sent to me by my Canadian fan. They are shiny, 40 denier, and very resistant.
Here are some photos of me posing in them on the bed and at the grocery store. Yes, that’s how I go grocery shopping! Even for simple daily chores I prefer to look at least semi-decent. In fact, at that grocery store I ran into probably at least 10 people from work, so I don’t want to look bad if that happens.
Thank you for sending them to me, my Canadian friend, they are very special! This memory will stay with me forever of how I tried Wolford pantyhose.
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