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# Safety Pin Mancessories
'Flex Your Head' in SENSE July 2010 Pins Down the Punk Ambience

By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-06-14 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-july-2010
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/06/sense-magazine-jam-home-flex-head-editorial/) & [jamhomemade](http://www.jamhomemade.com/)

This spread, dubbed 'Flex Your Head,' in the SENSE July 2010 issue features accessories exclusively from Jam Home Made.

The Japanese magazine kept this editorial all [punk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms) and no pretty with [pompadour hairstyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk), safety pin accessories, plaid, [slouchy backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time), torn jean jackets, black eye makeup, chains and tough leather.

The spread from SENSE July 2010 was shot by Junji Hata and had Tomiki Sukezane doing the fashion direction.

**Implications** - There exists a rise in meterosexual fashions as many men are defining their masculinity based on the desire to be well-groomed and fashion-forward. Businesses should take note of this redefinition of masculinity, and tailor their products to these contemporary meterosexual males.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 65% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Men's Punk Accessories:** Create punk-inspired accessories that appeal to the contemporary metosexual male.
- **Menswear Fashion Direction:** Hire fashion directors that can keep up with the changing trends in masculinity.
- **Japanese Fashion Spread:** Create fashion spreads that cater to men looking to redefine masculinity through fashion.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Many men are redefining masculinity through fashion, creating opportunities for innovative menswear brands.
- **Photography:** Photographers can work on creating photoshoots that showcase punk-inspired accessories for men.
- **Publishing:** Magazines can highlight punk-inspired accessories and menswear fashion trends to appeal to a growing contemporary metosexual male audience.

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