I'm keen to gauge opinion on reusing underwear for shoots. Whenever I have provided underwear for shooting in it has always been brand new - I've never reused from one shoot to the next - I know that stuff can be hygienically laundered, but it's never seemed right to me to go down that route. Having seen a fair bit of lingerie up for resale recently I have started to question my thinking on this - am I being over squeamish or is my thinking right?
Personally I will never consider or expect the model to reuse lingerie for many reasons.
Hygiene would be the more important reason.
Of course they can reuse their own lingerie but never lingerie used by another model.
I personally don't buy re-sold lingerie, only new.
Some studios that specialize in boudoir and have loads of top end lingerie that they re-use tend to get it all professionally cleaned and models have to wear a protective piece in any bottom bits (I can't remember what the little panty liner type things are called)
For general model bookings I would rather bring my own lingerie or wear new.
If a model chooses to buy something that's already been worn by someone else, that's entirely up to them, but no way would I expect them to wear it if I provided something that's been used.
"Wear to model and keep" is how I describe anything I provide for them to wear.
As a model I feel really uncomfortable wearing other people's lingerie. From a hygiene perspective, you just don't know when it was last washed.
However from a fitting perspective, every woman's body is shaped slightly differently and therefore I know that certain cuts of bodysuit or knicker just don't suit me because of where they fall on my leg or body.
Therefore I only use lingerie that belongs to me because I know I look good in it.
There is a lot more to buying lingerie than it looks good, it also has to fit the model's body well.
It's good to know that I appear to have been thinking along the right lines. I usually leave underwear as supplied in bags/with tags etc so that the model can see it's new and if necessary remove the tags in front of them.
Sensual Art "Wear to model and keep" is a good description for how I've been doing things - although a few models have declined to keep offered items, which is a shame as I have no further use & have ended up binning decent quality items. I've also had models express genuine surprise when I say they can keep the sets as they've not been offered offered them before.
Mel4nie an interesting point on the look/fitting aspect. I usually have some general sets available in the models size for the model to choose from if they want, but I guess that if I had a particular underwear set in mind to discuss it first and maybe send the money for them to make the purchase if it's agreed that it's acceptable.
Holly Alexander I know what you mean on the protectors & can't think of the name either. I don't think anything I have in stock has even been out of their bags let alone worn. I might suggest items, but it's always the model's decision & it's fine if they choose their own stuff over what I have.
personally I've always said on here I find it extremely strange models selling used lingerie to other models, it seems very unhygienic to me tbh, in past I've done some catalogue work and whenever a model posed lingerie or swimwear they got to keep the garments always 100% because I would never put that on another model no way.
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Sensual Art said
If a model chooses to buy something that's already been worn by someone else, that's entirely up to them, but no way would I expect them to wear it if I provided something that's been used.
"Wear to model and keep" is how I describe anything I provide for them to wear.
Same here.
Any lingerie or bodysuits that I provide are brand new and unused, and the model takes them home with her.
FarmerSteve I would absolutely never use worn underwear from a photographer, the times I've been asked to return them I felt very uncomfortable about the motive. Totally get it costs photographers but in that case I can provide what I own if it's not financially viable to allow me to keep the pieces.
I agree about feeling squeamish about it, there's health risks around sharing underwear and just the simple idea of giving back something that's been touching my intimate area for an hour
Would never even dream of doing this. Most models bring their own clothing. I don't like photographing different models in the same clothing as it looks as if I have been lazy with styling.
I ask the model to provide suitably coloured underwear for a shoot, nude, white or black. In rare cases when lingerie is prime article either model provides or they may keep any when provided for the shoot.
I carry an extensive range of latest brand new River Island fashion items all size 6/8 8, the model may keep these items, whether dresses, tops, trousers, sometimes jackets/coats etc exclusively after a TF shoot, agreed by prior agreement. These items have rrp of £30-£150 each. Sometimes even footwear is available, though no other accessories such as handbags/hats jewellery.
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indemnity said
I ask the model to provide suitably coloured underwear for a shoot, nude, white or black. In rare cases when lingerie is prime article either model provides or they may keep any when provided for the shoot.
I carry an extensive range of latest brand new River Island fashion items all size 6/8 8, the model may keep these items, whether dresses, tops, trousers, sometimes jackets/coats etc exclusively after a TF shoot, agreed by prior agreement. These items have rrp of £30-£150 each. Sometimes even footwear is available, though no other accessories such as handbags/hats jewellery.
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Bl**dy 'ell. You rich people Oop North, eh?
I'm just a poverty-stricken pensioner from the South, so my shopping has to be done at places like Knickers R'Us, Poundland or Everything5bob.
Is that protective thing the same as the garment used in film/TV to provide a bit of modesty when an actress has to appear naked? I believe they're called C Strings.
Personally I'd always let the model bring his or her own underwear - chances are it will suit them, and it will fit, and no issues about where it's been.
Of course there are times when you need a specific outfit, in that case you should provide it in new condition. And you'd do well to have alternative sizes available...
Whilst for me second-hand underwear is generally a no-no, I can imagine high end lingerie sets (which can cost several hundreds of pounds) in good clean condition might be seen as tradeable items - but that's for the models concerned to decide.
Gothic Image said
Orson Carter Yes, but what about lingerie for the models? :-)
Damn. I've been rumbled.
:)
