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Photo by Victoria Renard

Neko Case is certainly no slouch in the looks department, and Seattle photographer Victoria Renard knows this. Renard has featured Case in much of her "sensual portraiture" (in her own words on her website), and in one photograph-- a shoot for a 2000 Sympathy for the Record Industry promotional calendar (Case was Miss February)-- she adorned Case in "a 50s era black lace full length girdle-style bustier with 6 garter attachments made by Lady Marlene."

That quote comes from an eBay listing for the item, which Renard has now put up for auction.

Here are some other choice quotes from Renard's listing:

"We dubbed this little number 'The Secret Weapon' because it made you look hot in or out of your clothing and mysteriously attracted members of the opposite sex for either of us when worn...

The winning bidder will receive an original 8x10 color print of the photo [pictured] of Neko wearing The Secret Weapon...

Partial proceeds from this sale will go to Greyt Expectations Greyhound Rescue in honor of Neko's beloved greyhound, whom she rescued."

And no, Neko didn't just wear the threads just once. She kept the lingerie, and wore it for two years after the shoot.

Thanks to Seattle Weekly's Reverb blog for the tip.