The loss of a Pin Up Legend

On December 11th, 2008 our beloved Queen of Pin-Up, Bettie Page passed away at age 85 after suffering a heart attack which lead to the rapid downfall of her health.
Bettie Page was adored by many, including myself - due to her legendary influence in the popularity of fetish and pin-up. She was the first woman of her kind and the leader in a new sexual mindset for all women. Bettie was the first model to bare all in bondage gear and cheesecake pin-up images for photography and camera clubs in the good 'ol US of A during the 1950's. She was a sex kitten in a time where wearing a skirt higher than knee length was taboo. By 1955 the curvaceous Bettie was declared Playboy's Miss January. Bravo! Even after her "disappearance" from the public eye, fame continued on as Bettie's iconic image continued to tease the masses by appearing on t-shirts, trading cards, calendars, journals, cigarette cases, ... you name it. Our Pin-Up Queen will never leave our memories or sights.

Thank you, Bettie for liberating women and creating a world in which sexuality is something to be celebrated. The end of Bettie WILL NOT be the end of an era where women are free to flaunt their curves... may we all take inspiration from the curvy raven haired beauty.

You will be missed... 4/22/1923 - 12/11/2008