Pin up girls are a pop culture phenomenon, dating back to the 1890’s but r
eally hitting its “golden age” in the 1940’s and 50’s. The women who posed were fashion models and actresses whose pictures were mass-produced in multimedia especially “girlie mags” such as “Eyeful”, “Flirt”, “Wink” and "Whisper”. The pictures were cut out of magazines, newspapers, calendars, and so forth, then pinned up for viewing; thus the name “pin-up”. Most of the pictures were taken of attractive women in provocative postures, which would be appealing to the eye.
eally hitting its “golden age” in the 1940’s and 50’s. The women who posed were fashion models and actresses whose pictures were mass-produced in multimedia especially “girlie mags” such as “Eyeful”, “Flirt”, “Wink” and "Whisper”. The pictures were cut out of magazines, newspapers, calendars, and so forth, then pinned up for viewing; thus the name “pin-up”. Most of the pictures were taken of attractive women in provocative postures, which would be appealing to the eye.The pin-up girls were very popular during World War II when their faces were posted on the lockers of the men sent to combat. The men dubbed them their “eye-candy” while they were away from their women back at home.
When I think of pin-up girls I envision Marilyn Monroe in her famous “skirt blowing” stance, with her dress flowing, red lips smiling, and untamed beauty – she was the ultimate sex symbol. Over the years, many faces have graced the facade of pin-up, celebrities such as; Joan Crawford, Ginger Rogers, Ava Gardner, Sophia Loren and Farah Fawcett. Dita Von Teese “The Queen of Burlesque” is the most prominent of our day and age, with her retro pin-up looks, resembling Bettie Page. 
The art of pin-up has lead to much more that beautiful pictures, it became an art style for tattooing, a funky retro clothing couture, and gorgeous hair and makeup styles that keep the fashion going.
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