The summer 2024 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Netherlands [IG] invites us to ‘get naked’, inspired by the sensual vision of water-inspired bliss expressed by model Zoe Bernard photographed by David Roemer [IG] and the sensual, art-gallery photography of Neeltje de Vries [IG].

Stylist Holly Gorst keeps clothes absolutely minimal for this David Roemer fashion story luxuriating in natural, rippling waters and light biscuit sand.

The issue also tributes Rodin’s kiss and Van Dongen’s and Picasso’s sketches under a literal discussion of nudity but also a metaphorical one. A summer exhibition in Rotterdam of the work of Richard Avedon is also woven into the Bazaar narrative let’s ‘get naked’.

The word ‘naked’ speaks figuratively to the tip-of-the-tongue marketing word ‘authenticity’, which also has a deeper meaning about personal behavior and expressed values to humans seeking more earnest conversation on the subject.

Authentic woman of the hour Pamela Anderson is featured in the issue ‘getting naked’ as is artist Lenny Kravitz. Both talents are powerfully aware of their sex god and goddess status and are blissfully at peace with their bodies and inner sensuality.

The Photography of Neeltje de Vries Bazaar Netherlands Summer 2024

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Nude Swimming in Ancient Cultures: AOC Commentary

AOC reminds readers that there are many historical records of ancient cultures engaging in nude swimming. In civilizations such as ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, swimming in the nude was a common practice. These cultures viewed the human body differently than many modern societies, often associating nudity with athleticism, beauty, and even spirituality.

Artifacts, writings, and archaeological findings indicate that nude swimming was not only accepted but also celebrated in various ancient cultures. Ancient civilizations embraced nudity in swimming as a way to honor the physical form and connect with the divine through water.