Coty’s Body Paint

Introduced in 1967. The idea was literally to paint your arms and legs. Wouldn't seem very practical if you have to constantly worry about the paint rubbing off on things.

Via design is fine

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Posted By: Alex - Tue Aug 07, 2018
Category: Fashion | 1960s

Comments

Ah yes. Painted ladies and a bottle of wine.

Posted by BMN on 08/07/18 at 09:57 PM

With their practical paint rollers and pan, they really targeted the 200 lbs+ demographic.

Posted by Yudith on 08/08/18 at 06:11 AM

Blue eye shadow is bad enough but painting yourself as a Smurf is a bit much.

Posted by KDP on 08/08/18 at 08:49 AM

The real idea is to paint on the clothes, such as:
http://bodypainter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ALISONharajuku6web.jpg
Then go out on the street.

Posted by Virtual on 08/08/18 at 12:12 PM

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