As some of you may have heard, Bettie Page passed away on Thursday. She was 85. If you have ever been in my shop, you would know that Bettie was a favorite of mine. This picture was the cornerstone of my website for about 2 years.
She lived an interesting and complicated life...especially what happens after the movie The Notorious Bettie Page ends. From multiple marriages to mental institutions...her life got more complicated after she quite modeling.
Bettie had numerous nicknames like The Queen of Curves, Dark Angel, and Garbo of Bondage. And her work has inspired so many. From Ditta Von Teese to Katy Perry, they all have looks based on Bettie's. You see her influence all over todays media. I've even been accused of it myself. Bettie had the ability to walk that thin line between wholesome and risque with ease... I think this is where a large part of her appeal comes from.
So it's with heavy heart that I bid Godspeed to Bettie. I know there will never be another.
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