Word of the day: APPROPRIATION Thank you @thecut @nymag and @emiliapetrarca for including me in this very interesting conversation about the appropriation of B D S M aesthetics in the world of fashion. When I introduced my erotic jewels to the fashion system in 1992 I had no idea that I would become a leading figure in the s**ual liberation /education movement that blossomed at the turn of the 21st century. Today, the battles are ongoing as are the appropriations! “In times of crisis, don’t be surprised to see whips on the catwalk.” Betony Vernon https://www.thecut.com/2022/04/fetish-core-trend-explainer.html Link to the article also available through my stories 📸 @thomasrusch #betonyvernon #betonyvernonofficial #betonyvernonjewelry #jewelry #jewellery #jeweltools #collection #betonyvernondesign #designer #artist #anthropologist #author #sensual #wellbeing #appropriation #wordoftheday #fashion #fashionaesthetics #latex #harness #differentkindsofloving #press #article #2022 #thecut #nymag #emiliapetrarca #photography #thomasrusch