This white denim sheath dress is based upon a sewing pattern from the 1960s, when times were different. Handwritten are the names, initials or victim numbers of 358 women that filed claims of sexual harassment against Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Roy Moore, Bill Clinton, and Dr. Larry Nassar. The materials used, including feathers, lace and gold studs are chosen on purpose. Women are admonished to not dress provocatively because that choice invites unwanted attention, or the excuse of “asking for it”.
How the hands are placed as negative space is intentional as is the big X on her back (if you noticed, many do not). The garment is not meant to take a position on the issue one way or another, it is merely a walking wearable record of history to spark conversation and awareness. Its creation was pre-Jeffrey Epstein.
The title, Dress for Sex-cess: Truth or Dare has multiple levels of meaning. I leave it to the viewer to interpret the work based upon personal experience.