Chances are, you took an introduction to semiotics class in college (hello, liberal arts majors!). If you slept through the section about the appropriation of cultural symbols and object fetishism, though, don't worry. Showstudio's new section, "Object Fetishism" walks you through some of fashion's most subversive pieces that dare to upturn the whole notion of It-Items. Can shoes be sexy? At what point to material prices become illogical? Are your nerdy fashion questions can be answered here—just don't forget to raise your hand! Bonus: The narrator's got a 'stache to rival your stodgiest professor's. (Object Fetish)
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