I love the preponderance of tattooed male models, and I also am a huge fan of cage couture, so it's no wonder that this 'Contramoda' editorial for Statement Magazine #2 caught my eye.
Photographer Randy Capinpin captures model Cris Whitelaw in some bizarre yet fascinating avant-garde fashions for 'Contramoda' in Statement Magazine. There are giant puffy sleves, giant Gothic collars, gecko green gloves, and a killer necklace made of handcuffs.
Implications - North American society is moving towards a more egalitarian mode of gender relations. As such, the fashion industry is demonstrating this change by bringing out a feminine side in male models. Corporations looking to convey themselves as progressive may similarly reflect this egalitarian change through workplace operations.
Cage Couture for Men
'Contramoda' for Statement Mag Explores the Avant-Garde
Trend Themes
1. Gender-fluid Fashion - Opportunity for fashion industry to explore gender-neutral clothing and accessories.
2. Avant-garde Couture - Space to design and market innovative clothing designs.
3. Unconventional Accessories - Potential to create unique accessories, such as jewelry made of handcuffs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Trend towards avant-garde fashion and gender fluidity creates opportunities in the fashion industry.
2. Photography - Opportunities for photographers to capture edgy, non-traditional images against the backdrop of evolving gender norms.
3. Retail - Retailers that promote unconventional fashions and gender-nonbinary styles may find a niche customer base among both men and women.