Courtesy of Luis Venegas (AKA Anna Wintour in this series), Candy Magazine Issue 2 is primped with some of the most iconic women of the past half century -- as enacted by men. Featuring a cross-dressed Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Twiggy and Grace Jones, the pages of this first transversal style magazine are sizzling with pseudo stars.
With the photographic stylings of Bruce Weber, Marcelo Krasilcic, Steven Meisel, Ellen Von Unwerth, Brett Lloyd and more, these spreads in Candy Magazine Issue 2 kicks off this new publication with a fabulous bending bang.
Gender-Bending Burlesques
Candy Magazine Issue 2 is Decked With Divafied Dudes
Trend Themes
1. Gender-bending Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to embrace androgyny and challenge traditional gender norms through their designs.
2. Transversal Style - Potential for magazines and publications to explore and celebrate the blending of gender identities through creative and inclusive content.
3. Icon Reimagination - Unique chance for artists and photographers to reinterpret iconic figures by putting a twist on gender representation.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Innovative clothing brands that blur the lines between femininity and masculinity, catering to an audience embracing gender fluidity.
2. Publishing - Progressive magazines and publications that feature diverse gender expressions and challenge societal norms through their content.
3. Art and Photography - Forward-thinking artists and photographers who capture and reimagine gender identities in their work, pushing creative boundaries.