Arthur Kantemirov

Olga

Corsetry which prevents proper breathing, vertiginous heels which make you fall, sunglasses which are so heavy that they constantly slip down your nose, skirts so tight that you can only take doll sized strides, purses too small to carry a key, too small to even open, pants with tiny pockets, jeans without any pockets at all. There have been endless impracticalities foist upon us in the name of  fashion, but now the tables have been turned. Hooray for Olga and her social distancing ruff. At last we have a frivolous adornment which reminds us that women’s bodies should be safe and well, and have a right to some space. Just you try to squeeze into a “one person only elevator” with Olga. Although she might need some help pushing the “door close” button.

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