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"It's not something that comes naturally," said a slightly bashful Fiona Cutler as she spoke to The Korea Times about this year's edition of her rugby team's naked calendar.
Seoul Sisters Rugby Club, a women's rugby outfit predominantly made up of expats, are preparing to unveil the naughty collection on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Itaewon bar Berlin.
Designed to produce much-needed financial assistance for the team, it also proved to be a pleasurable ― if a tad-bit-nervous ― experience, said Cutler.
Inspired by the popular Playboy calendar, the result features the team members in naked poses without exposing their modest regions.
"It was an opportunity to get a nice shot of ourselves to be proud of," said the 28-year-old Kiwi. "It was quite a new experience for me. We took everything off."
Members of the team stripped for the calendar early last month with two professional photographers, the third year in succession they've undertaken the affair.
"The idea had never crossed my mind before," said American Amanda Joyce, who took part for the second time.
"It was a lot of fun," said fellow American Mel Cherry. "It was interesting and really relaxed. The photographers were really artistic. They knew how to work with the girls. And it is always really well received."
The calendar, produced by a professional graphic designer, was carried out on a completely volunteer basis, with those apprehensive eventually succumbing out of a desire to help the team cause.
Proceeds from sales of the calendars are to be used to cover club funds such as pitch time, mouth guards and new kits.
A second promotional event for the calendar, taking place at the Hive bar, also located in Itaewon, is on Dec. 5 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Individual prints of the photos featured will be available for sale on both dates.
For further information, visit the club Web site at www.ssrfc.com.
Seoul Sisters Rugby Club, a women's rugby outfit predominantly made up of expats, are preparing to unveil the naughty collection on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Itaewon bar Berlin.
Designed to produce much-needed financial assistance for the team, it also proved to be a pleasurable ― if a tad-bit-nervous ― experience, said Cutler.
Inspired by the popular Playboy calendar, the result features the team members in naked poses without exposing their modest regions.
"It was an opportunity to get a nice shot of ourselves to be proud of," said the 28-year-old Kiwi. "It was quite a new experience for me. We took everything off."
Members of the team stripped for the calendar early last month with two professional photographers, the third year in succession they've undertaken the affair.
"The idea had never crossed my mind before," said American Amanda Joyce, who took part for the second time.
"It was a lot of fun," said fellow American Mel Cherry. "It was interesting and really relaxed. The photographers were really artistic. They knew how to work with the girls. And it is always really well received."
The calendar, produced by a professional graphic designer, was carried out on a completely volunteer basis, with those apprehensive eventually succumbing out of a desire to help the team cause.
Proceeds from sales of the calendars are to be used to cover club funds such as pitch time, mouth guards and new kits.
A second promotional event for the calendar, taking place at the Hive bar, also located in Itaewon, is on Dec. 5 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Individual prints of the photos featured will be available for sale on both dates.
For further information, visit the club Web site at www.ssrfc.com.
jrbreen@koreatimes.co.kr
