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What Does 'Pin-up Girl' Mean?

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A 'pin-up girl' is a term that refers to a model whose photos, posters or pictures are widely-produced.

The name derives from the fact that the posters of these girls are often pinned up inside lockers and on the bedroom walls of young men all over the world. 

What is a pin-up girl? Pin-up girls nowadays are seen as glamorous sex symbols whose looks and beauty make them famous celebrities.

The original pin-ups would have been actresses, models and singers who appeared in magazines, newspapers, postcards and calendars.

The phenomenon enjoyed significant popularity during the '40s and '50s, which is why the 'pin-up girl' style is often used to describe various reto or vintage fashion trends of the era.

The most famous pin up girl during World War II was Betty Grable, whose posters were found in the locker rooms of many soldiers.

Some famous pin-up girls A majority of the pin-up girls were either models or actresses who were considered sex symbols. The rise in demand for pin-up photos also led to some artists concentrating solely on pin-up photos - some of the most famous being Alberto Vargas, Art Frahm and George Petty.
As far as notable pin-up girls go, here is a list of 10 gorgeous gals that most lists would find it hard to omit:

  • Betty Grable
  • Betty Paige
  • Veronica Lake
  • Gina Lollobrigida
  • Jayne Mansfield
  • Rita Hayworth
  • Hedy Lamarr
  • Brigitte Bardot
  • Sophia Loren
  • Marilyn Monroe

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