# Androgynous Couture Portraits The Confused GQ Style China Editorial Blurs Gender Lines By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-11-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confused-gq References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/editorial/lv-piqiang-gq-style-china/) & [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/magazines/gq-style-china/) The 'Confused' GQ Style China cover story is featured in the Asian publication's latest issue that features model Lv Piqiang. The up-and-comer is captured by photographer Fan Xin's lens while posing amidst a stark studio setting that opposes his opulent wardrobe. Lv is outfitted by visionary stylist Dan Cui who dresses him in a range of [androgynous staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) from the likes of Jil Sander, Stella McCartney and Dries Van Noten along with a slew of other luxe labels. [Blurring gender lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take), the 'Confused' GQ Style China editorial mixes both menswear and womenswear garments together to create a stunning set of theatrical ensembles. Whether showcasing [skirted menswear looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign) or bedazzled accent accessories, this fashion story embodies an eclectic visual aesthetic that defies tradition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Androgynous Couture:** Opportunities to create and market gender-neutral or androgynous clothing lines that appeal to a wider audience. - **Gender-bending Fashion:** Opportunities for marketing campaigns that promote inclusivity and challenge traditional gender norms. - **Luxury Streetwear:** Opportunities to merge luxury and streetwear aesthetics to create unique and edgy fashion collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Innovations in fashion design, marketing, and advertising that celebrate diversity and inclusivity. - **Photography:** Opportunities to create visually stunning and thought-provoking editorial spreads that challenge traditional beauty standards. - **Art:** Innovations in fine art and portraiture that blur the lines between traditional and non-traditional gender presentation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Chinese Luxury Brand Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zouxin.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md)