Here’s a brief (and hairy) history of the pubic wig
By Esmé Louise James
Kim Kardashian’s clothing brand, Skims, has been no stranger to a controversial campaign. Over the past few years, Skims has repeatedly made headlines for releasing divisive products such as the nipple bra and hip-enhancing shorts.
Its latest release is no exception. Last week, the brand announced the release of an A$70 faux hair micro thong, available in 12 different colour and hair texture variations. The product has rightly been identified as a merkin – a pubic wig, or hairpiece for the pubic area.
While this controversial thong has been released as part of a 1970s-themed campaign, the history of the merkin dates much further back.
The merkin is believed to have originated in the Early Modern
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