# Feminized Pompadours The Janelle Monae Instyle July 2010 Editorial Takes on Menswear By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-06-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janelle-monae-instyle References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/s--Janelle-Monae-InStyle-July-2010-6850-1.html) & [instyle](http://www.instyle.com/instyle/fashion) This African-American performer, singer and dancer doesn't only have incredible talent but a killer sense of style. The Janelle Monae InStyle July 2010 editorial only scratches the surface of a [fierce fashion statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity). [Menswear as ladies apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection) is nothing new; many designer have done it before, but after several years the trend has fizzled. However, in the Janelle Monae InStyle spread, it's making a rightful comeback. Model Janelle couldn't look any better in button0up blazers, trousers and bow ties. With every magazine moving toward grunge and rock 'n' roll, this is new and refreshing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Feminized Menswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of stylish menswear-inspired clothing tailored specifically for women, tapping into the growing demand for gender-neutral fashion. - **Fashion Throwback:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revive classic fashion trends, such as pompadours and bow ties, and update them for a modern audience, capitalizing on the nostalgia-driven consumer market. - **Gender Fluid Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a fashion line that blurs the traditional boundaries between menswear and womenswear, catering to individuals who embrace fluid gender identities and expressions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to challenge and reimagine traditional fashion norms, catering to a diverse and evolving consumer base. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative retail experiences that promote gender-neutral fashion, offering a space where customers can explore and experiment with different styles and expressions. - **Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Employ inclusive marketing strategies that showcase diverse models and challenge conventional beauty standards, resonating with consumers who seek representation and authenticity in fashion advertising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Satin Blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-blazer.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Fashion-Forward Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Stage Couture Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jisoo-dior.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md)