Daspu: Sex Worker Fashion

Despite the fact that the Daspu fashion line is the world's first to be founded and designed by prostitutes, most of their clothing that we've seen so far could almost be described as chaste: oversized t-shirts and one-piece jumper sets that wouldn't look out of place in a JC Penney catalogue. But there's still the occasional thong or skintight bustier to remind you that the designers haven't forgotten where they come from—and when it comes to raising awareness for issues that affect sex workers in Brazil and elsewhere, nothing gets our attention like a well-fitted thong or skintight bustier. Is it too much to hope for a "Hooker Challenge" on Project Runway before this season is over?

· "Clothing line designed by prostitutes becomes cultural phenomenon" (mercurynews.com, via fluctuat.net)
· Daspu (fullscreen Flash popup with sound @ daspu.com.br)
· "Daspu, the hookers' label, defies Rio's Fashion Armada" (review of 1/06 show @ quepasa.com)

Previously: Meet Bruna Surfistinha (aka Rachel Pacheco), The Aphrodite Project, Diario da Putaria, Sex Work Matters, Strippers of London, Meet Elle Wakefield, Slut Suzie: Diary of a UK Prostitute, Gemidos: Argentina Escorts