icar-us: Moe Yoshizawa is a gravure idol, part of a phenomena found in Japan. In the 1970s, idols had an aura of mystique that left much of their lifestyles secret. Their public and “private” lives were carefully orchestrated—they always appeared perfect in all situations and seemed to enjoy a lavish lifestyle that most Japanese could only dream about. In reality, however, they were placed under continuous surveillance by their promoters and were unable to enjoy the private lives invented for them. What is at once striking is the explicitly latent eroticism of the photographs, her wet hair and schoolgirl outfit implying her age and the casual lifting of her skirt. She is a taboo, and therefore desirable.

icar-us:

Moe Yoshizawa is a gravure idol, part of a phenomena found in Japan. In the 1970s, idols had an aura of mystique that left much of their lifestyles secret. Their public and “private” lives were carefully orchestrated—they always appeared perfect in all situations and seemed to enjoy a lavish lifestyle that most Japanese could only dream about. In reality, however, they were placed under continuous surveillance by their promoters and were unable to enjoy the private lives invented for them.

What is at once striking is the explicitly latent eroticism of the photographs, her wet hair and schoolgirl outfit implying her age and the casual lifting of her skirt. She is a taboo, and therefore desirable.

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