‘Fancy Dress’ is an editorial in the new issue of fantasticmag that showcases designs by Christopher Uvenio. The designs uniquely combine the drama and grandeur of the Baroque era with butch and masculine undertones.
In the editorial, photographer Frank Louis captured male models Frantz Giovanni, Nicholas Baggetta and Billy Steeves with their bodies smeared and dirty to contrast the delicate and rather feminine designs.
Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has been publicly photographed wearing skirts numerous times in the past few months. Maybe he’s on to something…
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Baroque Men's Fashion
- Opportunity for gender-bending fashion designs combining masculine elements with grandiose, feminine Baroque style.
- Gender-fluid Fashion
- Potential for more male celebrities and models to embrace traditionally feminine fashion items, such as skirts.
- Bold Contrasting Fashion
- Incorporating contrasting elements, such as dirty and smeared bodies with delicate clothing, can create unique and attention-grabbing looks.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Industry
- Opportunity for designers to create unique and innovative gender-bending fashions like those seen in the editorial.
- Photography Industry
- Opportunity for photographers to incorporate bold, contrasting imagery in their fashion editorial shoots.
- Entertainment Industry
- Opportunity for male celebrities to make bold fashion choices and push for the acceptance of gender-fluid fashion in mainstream media.
