The Use of Paraphernalia 1: Brigitte Bardot

It's Brigitte, Miss Bardot as was, though whether she used such a term during her four or so marriages is unknown. For those unaware, Brigitte was most certainly an icon in all aspects of that word. Her looks were almost flawless. I say almost because in her early career she did have some dental issues, though it appears that these were sorted out later.

Now Brigitte as well as being an icon, was pretty astute in what she did. She still is astute, though it does seem to get her into political difficulties. She also had some very talented photographers to present supporting images.

There are many to choose from, not least a series of shots with her in a towel, some of which feature enticing evidence of nipples. Certainly erotic.

Here though we have Brigitte wearing clothes and looking at the camera. Not the camera taking the shot, but one she's holding. It has a telescopic lens. I shouldn't need to explain more.

For politeness sake, the photographer was Ralph Crane and event was the filming of Louise Malle's film Viva Maria! in 1965.