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How Mainstream Can Show Respect in Its Appropriation of Fetish Wear
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How Mainstream Can Show Respect in Its Appropriation of Fetish Wear
Once upon a time, fetish wear was strictly confined to kink communities and subcultures. However, it has now made its way onto the catwalk and even mainstream Instagram and TikTok. This visibility of fetish clothing raises important questions about respect for its origins and the cultural significance of fetish wear.