Hoopskirts like armor, frilly materials made knife-sharp, curlers or a heeled pump worn as a protuberant helmet: this is female attire that makes a statement, at once protective and aggressive.
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The New Yorker, "Rocha Dance Theatre," 12 May 2013
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