# Chameleon Boy Banders Lance Bass by Mike Ruiz Photos Look Completely Unrecognizable By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lance-bass-for-mike-ruiz References: [perezhilton](http://perezhilton.com/2010-01-27-guess-who-3) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=140280&id=65140059916) I never got into the whole [boy band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-my-heartshaped-pizza) rage, but I always knew that the delicious looking Lance Bass was gay. Which is probably why I liked him. Anyway, these photos of Lance Bass by Mike Ruiz have him looking completely unrecognizable. Gone is the squeaky clean image, replaced with [black eyeliner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barry-m-beauty) (guy-liner, if you will), a [dog collar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wool-survive) in one, and chain that appears to be made out of razor blades. I am not minding the Lance Bass by Mike Ruiz look, but Lance will always be my golden boy of Orlando. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender-bending Fashion:** There is a growing trend of men embracing androgynous fashion, opening up opportunities for companies to create gender-neutral clothing lines. - **Reinventing Celebrity Image:** Celebrities are increasingly reinventing their public image to break away from their established personas, providing businesses with the opportunity to collaborate on unique marketing campaigns. - **Alternative Accessories:** The popularity of unconventional accessories, such as dog collars and razor blade chains, is on the rise, creating a market for businesses to design edgy and unique jewelry and accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the growing demand for gender-bending fashion, offering unique and inclusive clothing options. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has the opportunity to work with celebrities to recreate their public image, creating buzz and increasing audience engagement. - **Jewelry and Accessories:** The jewelry and accessories industry can explore the trend of alternative accessories, designing edgy and unconventional pieces that cater to a niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-merry.md) - [Young Singer-Collaborative Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landon-barker-and-cheap-monday.md) - [LGBTQIA+-Supportive Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-bailey-and-cubitts.md) - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sunglasses Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenny-kravitz.md) - [Queer Storytelling Sculptural Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-sticky-series.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Male Grooming Artist Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whaxe-pack.md) - [Iced Coffee-Inspired Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-ep.md)