Lascivia Magazine - January 2023
The magazine positions itself as the bridge between the golden age of erotica ( Penthouse , Playboy of the 1970s) and the modern demand for consent, diversity, and conceptual depth. The January 2023 issue makes this editorial mission explicit with its opening letter from the Editor-in-Chief, Sofia Marchetti: "We are not here to shock you. We are here to remind you that skin is not a sin, that desire is not a commodity, and that the line between fine art and erotic expression was always a lie drawn by puritans." 1. "The Velvet Curtain" – A Tribute to Burlesque Noir The opening editorial spread, shot by renowned fashion photographer Dimitri Reyes, pays homage to 1940s film noir with a modern, gender-fluid twist. Models drape themselves in shadows and silk, navigating sets that look like Weimar Republic cabarets meets David Lynch’s dreamscapes.
However, this has only fueled demand. Independent bookstores in Berlin, New York, and Tokyo report that the January issue sold out within 48 hours of arrival. On eBay, unopened copies are currently selling for $85–$120 USD—more than double the cover price of $39. Lascivia Magazine - January 2023
In this deep-dive review, we unpack the themes, the controversies, and the visual splendor of the January 2023 issue, explaining why this specific edition has become a collector’s item in the world of avant-garde publishing. The January 2023 issue arrives at a peculiar moment in cultural history. We live in the age of "digital puritanism"—where algorithmic censorship on Instagram and TikTok has squeezed creativity into sterile boxes. Simultaneously, OnlyFans and subscription platforms have commodified desire to the point of banality. The magazine positions itself as the bridge between
Enter Lascivia.
Rossi states: "In January 2023, we are still afraid of a woman with wrinkles who enjoys sex. Lascivia had the courage to put me on this page. Let the young look. They will learn what freedom looks like." "The Velvet Curtain" – A Tribute to Burlesque
