# Gender Fluid Photoshoots The Vogue Korea February 2016 Issue Challenges Gender Norms By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-korea-february-2016 References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/138741-jaden-smith-continues-to-challenge-gender-norms-in-latest-vogue-korea-spread-photos) & [vogue.co.kr](http://www.vogue.co.kr/2016/01/28/royal-salute/) The [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2) Korea February 2016 issue features Jaden Smith in a series of gender-bending photos. After appearing in the [Louis Vuitton's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign) Spring 2016 women's collection campaign alongside three female models, Smith is continuing to embrace gender fluidity in the world of high-fashion. Smith's latest spread appeared in the Vogue Korea February 2016 issue. The photoshoot was organized by Peter Ash Lee, who decided to capture the rising star in a series of gender bending photos. One particular image features Smith posing topless in a pleated black skirt. In the photo Smith also sports pastel blue nail polish and a bright red flower behind his ear. While [gender neutral clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi) has become increasingly popular over the years, this photoshoot demonstrates a powerful movement towards normalizing agender fashion in the mainstream media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gender-bending Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create gender-neutral clothing lines that challenge traditional gender norms and appeal to a wider audience. - **Gender Fluid Representation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unique and diverse representations of gender fluidity in marketing campaigns and media to champion inclusivity. - **Normalization of Agender Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop marketing strategies and collaborations that promote and popularize agender fashion in the mainstream industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce gender-neutral clothing lines and challenge traditional fashion norms. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create inclusive marketing campaigns that showcase diverse representations of gender fluidity. - **Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Support and encourage the normalization of agender fashion through diverse and inclusive media representations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Artist-Collaborative Travel Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harper-collective-1.md) - [Luxe Formal Menswear Campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-ss26.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Socially Impactful NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2.md) - [Genderless Court-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-4.md)