These images of Arizona Muse by Mark Segal make up one of those androgynous editorials that remind readers that beauty has no gender bias. Captured here for the March 2011 Dazed & Confused magazine, this magnificent model, known for her fine feminine look, is now dressed in drag.
Styling by Robbie Spencer puts the girl into an assortment of mens' clothing, flaunting devilishly debonaire duds by Gucci, Comme Des Garçons, Louis Vuitton, Dior Homme, Emporio Armani and Versace. Makeup artist Lisa Storey gave Arizona a natural nude complexion and Katsuya Kamo whipped her lovely locks into messy mop tops and mohawks.
With her penetrating gaze behind a selection of fashionable façades, Arizona Muse by Mark Segal shows the woman shining through -- but man, does she make a gorgeous male!
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Gender-neutral Fashion
- The increasing acceptance of androgynous fashion highlights the potential for gender-neutral clothing.
- Unconventional Styling
- The unconventional pairing of traditionally 'masculine' clothing on female models presents opportunities for disruptive photo shoots and advertising campaigns.
- Fluid Identity
- The photoshoot demonstrates the fluidity of identity and the potential for brands to market towards a more diverse audience.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Brands can capitalize on the growing acceptance of gender-neutral fashion by offering unisex clothing lines.
- Advertising
- Unconventional styling in advertising campaigns can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for brands looking to stand out.
- Photography
- Fashion photography can be used to highlight the fluidity of identity and challenge traditional gender norms.
