# Chic Tom Boy Styles Muse Magazine's Bird Photoshoot is Boyish By Jordy E | Published 2012-08-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-magazines References: [mode.newslicious.net](http://www.mode.newslicious.net/2012/08/out-with-boys-candice-swanepoel-erika.html) & [musemagazine.it](http://www.musemagazine.it/) Muse Magazine's Summer 2012 #30 issue provides another remarkable look at [models Candice Swanepoel and Erika Linder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modeloffduty-essentials). The two have become instant favorites among editors, publicists and designers, and are the very inspiration for countless fashionistas. They have here displayed how this has remained the case. Stylist Ethel Park captured the unusual allure of the [tom boy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take) in this 'Out With The Boys' editorial. High-rise pants were paired with basic white tank tops and [crop leather jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection), as were black suspenders with backless chemises. The general attitude about Swanepoel and Linder further exuded masculinity as they leaned up against brick walls with crossed arms. This look is clearly not a first for the women despite their dainty reputations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Tom Boy Fashion:** The trend of tom boy fashion embraces a masculine aesthetic with high-rise pants, basic white tank tops, and crop leather jackets. - **Androgynous Style:** The androgynous style is gaining popularity, with fashionistas embracing the mix of masculine and feminine elements in their outfits. - **Gender-neutral Fashion:** The rise of gender-neutral fashion challenges traditional gender norms and creates opportunities for inclusive and progressive designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the tom boy fashion trend by offering a wide range of gender-neutral clothing options. - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can explore the artistic possibilities of capturing androgynous models in their work. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers have the opportunity to push boundaries and create gender-neutral collections that appeal to a diverse audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Comfortably Chic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-muse.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Offbeat Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md)