Today Is Denim Day, in Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Assault

Today Is Denim Day, in Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Assault

Today Is Denim Day, in Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Assault

Denim Day began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court in which a rape conviction was overturned because the justices blamed the victim for wearing tight jeans.

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Melinda K.P. SteesMelinda K.P. Stees is a fiber artist from the Cleveland, Ohio, area, who uses knitted images—with their soft, touchable surfaces reminiscent of a favorite sweater—as a stealthy way to communicate challenging ideas without triggering defenses.


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