# Gender-Blending Editorials 'McMenamy: The Legend' by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia July 2009 By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcmenamy-the-legend-steven-meisel-vogue-italia-july-2009 References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2009/07/the-legend/) & [style.it](http://www.style.it/cont/vogue/home-vogue.asp) Model Kristen McMenamy is infamous for her androgynous look, an aspect that photographer Steven Meisel plays up wonderfully for this 'McMenamy: The Legend' editorial for [Vogue Italia's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) July 2009 issue. Whether she's wearing [sky-high heelless platform shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-x-diesel), patterns, circus-themed couture, or [menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take), Kristen McMenamy proves she's more than worthy of the title of this 'McMenamy: The Legend' July 2009 editorial. The Vogue Italia editors chose 25 of Steven Meisel's images for this piece, showcasing Kristen McMenamy's range and talent beautifully. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Androgynous Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create gender-neutral clothing and accessories that cater to consumers who reject traditional gender norms. - **Body Positivity in Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to embrace and celebrate diverse body types, including androgynous and non-binary models. - **Gender-blurring Beauty Trends:** Opportunity for cosmetics companies to create makeup products that defy traditional gender categories and promote self-expression for all. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Innovation opportunities in creating gender-neutral collections, embracing diversity and body positivity, and experimenting with gender-blurring designs and cosmetics. - **Beauty:** Innovation opportunities in creating makeup products that cater to a diverse range of consumers and embrace gender-blurring beauty trends. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for film and TV productions to feature androgynous and non-binary actors and characters, promoting greater inclusion and diversity in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md)