These boyish female looks exhibit atypical ways for women to dress themselves. Executed with a mind for prototypical male ensembles, each of these productions manages to align masculine apparel with an entirely modern take on women.
Edgy androgyny portraits and gender-bending campaigns have all come to the fore of recent fashion ventures. Women are no longer enthralled with typical displays of dresses, skirts, bustiers and crop tops. In its place, many have found themselves searching for indeterminate looks, furthering the inclination of designers towards tuxedos, boyfriend jeans, fedoras, blazers and even ties.
World-renowned models like Agyness Deyn and Ana Beatriz Barros have mastered the allure of in-between appearances, proudly sporting short hair cuts and minimalist makeup.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Edgy Androgyny Portraits
- Opportunity to disrupt traditional gender norms in fashion and photography through the use of edgy androgynous portraits.
- Gender-bending Campaigns
- Opportunity to challenge traditional gender roles in advertising by creating gender-bending campaigns that feature men and women in non-stereotypical clothing.
- Indeterminate Looks
- Opportunity to create fashion-forward indeterminate looks that blur the lines between traditional male and female clothing.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion designers can disrupt traditional gender norms by creating clothing lines that blur the lines between traditional male and female clothing.
- Photography
- Photographers can disrupt traditional gender norms in their work by exploring androgynous and gender-bending themes in their photoshoots.
- Advertising
- Advertising companies can disrupt traditional gender roles and stand out from competitors by creating campaigns that feature gender-bending fashion and non-stereotypical gender representations.
