Bunny costumes are among the most popular forms of fancy dress at Halloween
Bunny costumes are among the most popular forms of fancy dress at Halloween or, indeed, at any other time. Although bunny costumes for children are obtainable there is without a doubt a immense demand for those of a more raunchy nature.
While any costume can be made sexy, the association with the outfits worn by female members of staff in Hugh Hefners Playboy empire is strong. The Playboy clubs started back in 1960 & a strict code of practice, that effected every aspect of the business, was quickly established, including the design of the bunny costume.
The costume was low cut, which led to the development of the 'Bunny Dip', a way of bending down to serve drinks without anything tumbling out of the costume!
Known as a Bunny Suit, the costume consisted of a corset style, figure hugging, outfit complete with bunny ears, matching collar & cuffs & the famous fluffy cottontail. Black mesh pantyhose & high heel shoes completed off the provocative look. Every bunny girl had here name on a rosette that was worn on her hip.
The Bunny costume actually has a U.S. patent as well as being registered at the trademark office. It's become an iconic item of late 20th. Century, a fact endorsed by examples being on display in the history Museum in Chicago & The Smithsonian. Genuine examples of one time used bunny outfits have sold for over $10,000.
The bunny costume has been heavily criticized since the day it was invented by those who regard is as an example of female exploitation by men & giving out all the wrong signals with regard to women's role in society.
After their prime in the 60's & 70's the Playboy clubs have mostly closed across the world but, kicking the trend, the in the Palms Hotel, Las Vegas, reopened in 2006. A whole new generation will now take a view on the outfit that is over fifty years elderly.
While any costume can be made sexy, the association with the outfits worn by female members of staff in Hugh Hefners Playboy empire is strong. The Playboy clubs started back in 1960 & a strict code of practice, that effected every aspect of the business, was quickly established, including the design of the bunny costume.
The costume was low cut, which led to the development of the 'Bunny Dip', a way of bending down to serve drinks without anything tumbling out of the costume!
Known as a Bunny Suit, the costume consisted of a corset style, figure hugging, outfit complete with bunny ears, matching collar & cuffs & the famous fluffy cottontail. Black mesh pantyhose & high heel shoes completed off the provocative look. Every bunny girl had here name on a rosette that was worn on her hip.
The Bunny costume actually has a U.S. patent as well as being registered at the trademark office. It's become an iconic item of late 20th. Century, a fact endorsed by examples being on display in the history Museum in Chicago & The Smithsonian. Genuine examples of one time used bunny outfits have sold for over $10,000.
The bunny costume has been heavily criticized since the day it was invented by those who regard is as an example of female exploitation by men & giving out all the wrong signals with regard to women's role in society.
After their prime in the 60's & 70's the Playboy clubs have mostly closed across the world but, kicking the trend, the in the Palms Hotel, Las Vegas, reopened in 2006. A whole new generation will now take a view on the outfit that is over fifty years elderly.
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