# Men In Women's Couture David Walliams Really Is a Laydee By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-models-high-fashion-female-clothes-david-walliams-really-is-a-laydee References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1072749/He-really-laydee-David-Walliams-shows-feminine-startling-photoshoot.html) Comedian and actor David Walliams, of Little Britain Fame (new to you if you're in the US), is certainly no stranger to cross-dressing. He has now taken this a step further by modeling high end female fashion in a UK magazine. The resulting pictures are brilliantly random and the clothes are surprisingly well modeled...if you can pull your eyes away from his uber hairy legs that is! **Implications** - Photoshoots and art that defy the conventions of gender through cross dressing or character embodiment attract a lot of press and attention from a population intrigued by gender divides. With the [rise of feminism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-lovely-to-be-a-woman), women embodying men in culture and [gender-androgynous fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) are commonplace. However, men embodying women or sporting women's fashions is still either perceived as odd or comedic, as society's emphasis on masculinity still remains unaltered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gender-bending Fashion:** The increasing popularity of men modeling high-end female fashion presents an opportunity for brands to create genderless clothing lines that cater to a wider audience. - **Breaking Gender Stereotypes:** Fashion brands can disrupt societal notions of gender by pushing the boundaries and normalizing men modeling women's clothing, creating new markets for inclusive fashion. - **Creative Expressions of Identity:** Creative expressions of identity, such as cross-dressing and character embodiment, are gaining attention and brands can leverage this trend to create more inclusive and representative marketing campaigns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of men modeling high-end female fashion by creating innovative designs that cater to diverse audiences. - **Beauty Industry:** The beauty industry can disrupt traditional notions of masculinity by normalizing male use of beauty and skincare products, creating new markets for inclusive products. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can utilize the trend of cross-dressing and gender-bending as a vehicle for representation in TV shows, movies and other media, creating opportunities for diverse storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Inaugural Men-Focused Wedding Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perry-ellis1.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)