Language

The Lexicon

The Lexicon preserves the language of the Lifestyle — its words, concepts and traditions. It records meaning; it never prescribes practice. Where usage varies between Houses or lineages, each is set down with equal respect.

Practices

Personal Presentation

The manner in which a person prepares themselves for presentation within a dynamic or setting.

Definition

Personal Presentation covers the preparation and manner in which a person appears within a dynamic or setting — clothing, grooming, gear, posture and demeanour. Standards may be personal, prescribed by a dynamic or set by a House or event.

Historical background

Personal Presentation traditions grew alongside Leather and BDSM ceremonial and service practice.

Discussion

Communities differ significantly in the standards they maintain. The Lexicon records the term as widely recognised without endorsing any single standard.

See also