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January 6th, 2011
In the early 90’s a simple red ribbon, folded and pinned, was introduced as a symbol of concern and awareness for HIV/AIDS. In a short time the image was picked up by Hollywood and other celebrities as a way to identify with the cause without having to make speeches, a silent statement that could be present while receiving awards or gossiping with a tabloid reporter. And it has served as a powerful reminder since that time, visible from churches to hospices to testing centers and present on lapels of liberal activists and the portico of a Republican White House.
Few images so readily identify a specific message, but a new one does seem to be developing. After Proposition 8 banned same-sex marriage in California, celebrity photographer Adam Bouska took a picture of himself with his mouth covered by masking tape with the letters NO H8 printed in black and red. Soon others wanted their picture taken with this imagery and a symbol was born.
NOH8, an image that stands for gay equality, marriage equality in particular, has picked up a number of supporters, expected and surprising. Musicians and actors, sports personalities and cultural trendsetters, and perhaps most surprisingly Cindy McCain, the wife of failed Republican presidential candidate John McCain. But while NO H8 is readily recognized within the gay community, it had not crossed the divide to immediate public recognition.
Until this week. Last night Pauley Perrette, star of NCIS, took the image to the People’s Choice Awards, front and center. Literally. (stylebistro)
On the red carpet at the 2011 award show, Pauley stepped out in a corseted, asymmetric wedding gown emblazoned with a familiar logo: NOH8, the emblem of the LA-based NOH8 Campaign that works to bring celebrity support of marriage equality into the public eye.
When asked about the PC look, the 41-year-old actress, who incidentally married boyfriend Michael Bosman last Valentine’s Day, said she had the idea and immediately phone her stylist, Teri King. She paired the thought-provoking gown with her signature bangs, a bright red pucker and, as she said, her heart on her sleeve. Props, Pauley! You officially rock.
Although NCIS did not win Favorite TV Crime Drama, Pauley’s stance has, I’m sure, led the way for significantly more prominent visibility of this image in the future. I doubt many more dresses will take such a visible interpretation, but NO H8 will likely soon be assured a comfortable lapel home on many a talk show or interview.
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