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.

Community

Presentation Standards

The shared expectations of personal presentation within a community, House or event.

Definition

Presentation Standards are the shared expectations of personal presentation — dress, gear, grooming, demeanour — within a community, House or event. They may be codified in an event dress code or transmitted informally through community practice.

Historical background

Presentation Standards developed as Leather and BDSM communities articulated their ceremonial life and the expectations of formal events.

Discussion

Standards vary widely between communities and events. The Lexicon records the term as broadly recognised.

See also