# Cage Couture for Men 'Contramoda' for Statement Mag Explores the Avant-Garde By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contramoda-statement-magazine References: [fashionindie](http://fashionindie.com/spread-um-contramoda-statement-magazine-issue-2/) & [rxandy.multiply](http://rxandy.multiply.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) for 'Contramoda' in Statement Magazine. There are giant puffy sleves, [giant Gothic collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters). Corporations looking to convey themselves as progressive may similarly reflect this egalitarian change through workplace operations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Gender-fluid Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to explore gender-neutral clothing and accessories. - **Avant-garde Couture:** Space to design and market innovative clothing designs. - **Unconventional Accessories:** Potential to create unique accessories, such as jewelry made of handcuffs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Trend towards avant-garde fashion and gender fluidity creates opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to capture edgy, non-traditional images against the backdrop of evolving gender norms. - **Retail:** Retailers that promote unconventional fashions and gender-nonbinary styles may find a niche customer base among both men and women. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Avant-Garde Street Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-3-capsule-2.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)