Androgyny reigns even in men’s magazines as proven by models Martha Hunt and Daria P in GQ UK. In the style section of the Fall 2009 edition of GQ UK photographer Chad Pitman contributes a sizzling, black and white, sapphic-esque editorial.
Wearing lingerie by Agent Provocateur and men’s suiting from Thom Browns, Dior Homme, Burberry Prorsum, Lanvin, and Gucci, the girls give GQ readers a lesson in distinguished dressing and show how sexy suits can be.
Smokin' Sapphic Suiting
Stylish Modeling Duo Martha Hunt and Daria P in GQ UK
Trend Themes
1. Androgynous Fashion - Opportunity for designers to create gender-neutral clothing for both men and women.
2. Sapphic Styling - Potential for inclusive and diverse fashion campaigns featuring same-sex couples.
3. Lingerie as Outerwear - Market for lingerie brands to expand their offerings to include outerwear pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can explore and embrace the androgynous fashion trend to cater to a wider audience.
2. Advertising - Opportunity for advertising agencies to create inclusive and diverse campaigns that showcase different forms of love and relationships.
3. Lingerie - Lingerie brands can tap into the trend of lingerie as outerwear and create versatile pieces that can be worn in both private and public settings.