# Racy Covers That Celebrate Androgyny Dazed & Confused Likes Boys Who Are Girls By mediterranean | Published 2009-02-10 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/androgyny-dazed-likes-boys-who-are-girls References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009/02/ash-stymest-cover-dazed-confused-march.html) & [bellazon](http://www.bellazon.com/main/topic18443/fashion_models:ash_stymest) “Meet fashion’s boys who are girls who like girls to be boys.” That is what this brilliant cover of the March 2009 issue of Dazed & Confused is all about, a transformer. [Gender lines are blurring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) and this is the [new face of fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren), boys and girls transforming into each other and merging together into one. The cover features one of the hottest male models these days, Ash Stymest with a [topless Eliza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela), who is currently his girlfriend in real life. The couple were photographed by Mariano Vivanco and styled by Nicola Formichetti. I have also included pictures from a recent fun organic shoot with Ash & Eliza. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Blurring Gender Lines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop gender-neutral fashion lines that cater to the growing demand for androgynous fashion. - **Transformation and Hybridization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create transformative fashion designs that merge elements of both male and female fashion, appealing to individuals who don't conform to traditional gender norms. - **Celebrating Diversity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote inclusivity in the fashion industry by featuring models and couples that challenge traditional gender roles, opening up new markets and fostering acceptance. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand existing fashion brands or create new ones that embrace androgyny and cater to the evolving preferences of gender-fluid individuals. - **Photography and Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with photographers and stylists to create influential and thought-provoking shoots that challenge societal norms and push the boundaries of gender representation. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop inclusive marketing campaigns that challenge traditional gender stereotypes, resonating with a diverse audience and generating brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Pride Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-pride-collection.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)