Rugged leather, manly boots, masculine jeans—on a woman? On a tough handsome cowboy, sure, any day, but getting used to this look on a woman (in this case Ana Beatriz Barros on the cover of Vogue Brasil) is going to be really tough for a lot of people (myself included.)
Ana Beatriz Barros posed for the June 2009 cover in a worn-looking brown leather jacket over a white dress shirt paired with oversized jeans that looked like they were snatched right off the buns of muscle-laden cowboy.
Only Brazilian cowgirls could be this hot!
Rugged Cowgirl Chic
Ana Beatriz Barros Makes Masculine Look Feminine for Vogue Brasil
Trend Themes
1. Gender-blurring Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to challenge traditional gender norms and create edgy, androgynous styles.
2. Rugged Chic - Potential for designers to incorporate rugged elements into feminine fashion, creating a bold and powerful aesthetic.
3. Cowboy Couture - Emerging market for Western-inspired fashion that blends classic cowboy style with a modern twist.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can tap into the growing demand for gender-fluid and unconventional styles.
2. Luxury - Luxury designers can explore the combination of rugged and refined elements to create unique and high-end fashion pieces.
3. Western Wear - Opportunity for Western wear brands to reinvent their offerings and cater to a wider audience seeking a modern and stylish take on cowboy fashion.