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Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

Fetishwear: A Kinky History

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

History Hit

Society, Sex, Scandal, Education, History

4.81.6K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

What is the origin of the word fetish? How did the war play a part in shaping fetishwear? And what are some of the styles that are most enjoyed?


Kink and fetish scenes have been a part of society for years, and the clothing that participants wear is often very specific, and a key part of what makes them, well, effective. 


It’s a fascinating history, and to explain it to us is Frenchy Lunning, author of Fetish Style. Kate also speaks to professional dominatrix Mistress Jean Bardot.


This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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0:00.0

From a relaxing coffee by the Sen to a glowing sunset in Montego Bay,

0:06.0

from beautiful cherry blossoms in Tokyo to the stunning architecture of Abu Dhabi,

0:12.0

from the thriving souks of Marrakesh to Paradise Beach in Koss.

0:18.0

Everywhere we go makes us everything we are.

0:22.0

Discover original experiences with British Airways.

0:27.0

Hello my lovely betwixters it's me Kailister I am here once more with you to protect

0:36.5

you from what is coming your way on this podcast this is the fair dues warning this is an adult podcast book my adults to other adults about

0:45.4

adulty things in an adulty way covering a range of adult subjects and you should

0:49.2

be an adult too and for the adults in the room while I've got you here if you wouldn't mind just taking a couple of seconds out of your terribly busy day to subscribe to this podcast

1:01.2

wherever you happen to be listening to it that really really would help

1:04.9

us out an awful lot right on with the show Welcome betwixters. You may be wondering why the lights are low. You may be wondering what that

1:20.9

throne in the corner is all about. No, no, we haven't broken into Buckingham

1:25.0

Palace. Not yet, anyway. We are in the dungeon of a dominatrix and there are far more important

1:32.1

things happening here.

1:33.4

And a crucial part of what goes on here is of course the outfits.

1:38.2

From lethal heels to latex zipped up tight, the clothing is as much about BDSM and power as the

1:45.4

whips or a St George's cross. And if you don't know what that one is, don't be

1:50.2

looking up and blaming me. The outfits are fantastic but it's not

1:54.8

exactly something that you'd kick back and wear in front of the telly. I mean I say

1:58.8

that but I think that that's exactly the point, right? It's theatre, it's performance. This all comes together to create a mood, a vibe. But what are the origins of these outfits? How are they used? Why are they used? What do they mean to the people who wear them? We'll stick

2:16.5

around and we are going to find out.

2:24.0

What do you look for a man? Oh, money, of close.

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