History

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  The style of pinup modeling first emerged in the early 1900s and immediately influenced the way society saw sexuality. Of course, for centuries, different cultures have depicted erotic scenes in art, but pinup art was the first type of erotic concept to be brought into the publishing industry to boost sales where it could be viewed in magazines and newspapers. They developed the name "pinup" because people who saw the images in magazines would rip the pages out and pin them up, so to speak. As the popularity of these pinup model images gained popularity, more and more business owners saw the benefits from advertisements with pin up models in them. It became a possible profession for girls. From the 1910s to the 1950s (with the 40s-50s being the peak for pinup models,) they consistently appeared in ads, magazine spreads, posters, photography, and films. From pinups, the standard of today's models was born. This concept first spurred the idea of Playboy Magazine. In the 1960s, pinup modeling transitioned into high fashion modeling, where girls did fashion shows, print ads, and television ads, among other things.
  
  

Significance

• Pinup modeling opened the doorway for the sexual revolution. It was the first outward form of women flaunting their sexuality in public and the media. It is a type of modeling where certain women, usually curvy women, pose in a sexy, playful manner that is meant to be sexually tempting. It was the first time lingerie was shown in the media, where pinups would regularly wear corsets, garters, leg stockings, and high heels. The women smile in the pictures, or are else seen wearing a sensual, friendly expression. Pinup photography brought sexuality into pop culture and brought around the actual market, culture, and profession of high fashion modeling.
  
  

Features

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  Pinup girls have consistently had the same features since they first emerged. The usual pinup model has dark hair combed in pincurls, a bouffant or flowing curls, porcelain skin, bright red lips, and bright eyes with minimal makeup for a more natural look. She wears clothing consistent to the early to mid-1900s: Classic girdles, vintage thigh highs, bustiers, full brassieres, and slips. High platform heels help complete the look. Pinup models embody style and sophistication in their photographs, and that is one of the main characteristics that attract people, especially men, to their images. Their ambience of playfulness but innocence is something men have chased after for decades. Pinup models can pose with clothing on, a bathing suit, lingerie, or even completely nude, but not showing any of their assets. They can be photographed in acts of sunbathing, cooking, bondage, etc. "Pinup style" clothing today has evolved but still leaves much to the imagination compared to what girls wear as models in photo shoots in 21st century ads.
  
  

Effects

• When pinup photographs first emerged, there was a lot of backlash because of women's expression of sexuality at the time. This was a society where women still did not have many rights, and certain expressions were not acceptable. As the acceptance of women showing a little more skin and modeling became well-known and popular, especially as a money-maker for companies, society settled down a little and began to accept it. Nowadays, a pinup model is revered as a pioneer for women's sexuality and feminine power, and many women respect that and live their lives by it. They dress like the old style pinup girls and wear similar makeup and accessories. They represent female confidence and power, which is very attractive in the 21st century.
  
  

Influences

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  Original pinup models are mainly utilized in the form of art photography. In the past, they were mainly used in black and white and color photographs, ads and black and white films. In modern times, the influence of pinup models has reached high and far. They appear in cartoons and comic books, as vintage posters and tattoo subjects, in paintings, and as a style of how women can dress. These models offer the glamour look that embodies the past and present ideals of beauty and sexuality.