Tough Stockings

UK, 1960. Director Unknown.

A commercial advertising stockings shows women models/presenters pointing out to the camera the delicate texture of nylon. But far from being caressed as precious goods, stockings here are also submitted to some quite bizarre, even drastic acts: pressing into a walnut shell, draping over a cactus plant, scraping with a nail or taken for a walk stretched over high-heeled shoes. In order to demonstrate their resilience, they have to be put on trial.

Past screenings

Between Stigma and Enigma – London
Tuesday 16 May, 20:30 | ICA Cinema

The 1st Fashion in Film Festival – Prague
Thursday 28 September 2006, 20:30 | Kino Svetozor

The 1st Fashion in Film Festival – New York
Saturday 17 March 2007, 14:00 | Museum of the Moving Image

The 1st Fashion in Film Festival – Arnhem
Sunday 17 June 2007, 14:00 | Focus