'It's a Guy Thing' in Harper's Bazaar UK is an editorial that takes traditional gender roles and confuses them. Stylist Alison Edmond dresses Bette Frank in cold-weather separates from MaxMara, Yves Saint Laurent and Prada, and Paola Kudacki takes the shoot outdoors for an even more rugged look.
What I like about 'It's a Guy Thing' in Harper's Bazaar UK is that unlike other cross-dressing shoots where women are made to look like men, Bette Frank retains feminine makeup and long, loose tresses. It's this juxtaposition--of Frank's womanly features and the manly separates she wears--that sets this editorial off just right.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Gender-neutral Fashion
- The trend of gender-neutral fashion blurs traditional gender roles and allows for greater freedom of expression.
- Androgynous Styling
- The trend of androgynous styling challenges conventional notions of masculinity and femininity, creating innovative and inclusive fashion possibilities.
- Mixing Masculine and Feminine Elements
- The trend of mixing masculine and feminine elements in fashion creates a dynamic and visually intriguing aesthetic that breaks traditional boundaries.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The fashion industry has an opportunity to embrace gender-neutral clothing and cater to a wider range of customers.
- Beauty
- The beauty industry can explore new makeup and hairstyling techniques that celebrate and enhance both masculine and feminine features.
- Photography
- The photography industry can experiment with capturing and portraying unconventional gender expressions, challenging societal norms and promoting inclusivity.
