Gender-bending photography is shaking the fashion and art industries by proving that gender-specific fashion is a social construct and can in fact be defied. These examples of gender-bending photography are striking demonstrations of that strong statement.
Each of these gender-bending photo collections depicts either an androgynous model or gender-neutral fashion option. One innovation that is both gender-bending and comedic is the lingerie for men. Designed by an Australian company, this lingerie was created to allow men to experience the softer quality of women's underwear. The collection features everything from silk nighties to lacy thongs, giving men ample variety to choose from.
Another, more politically minded, innovation is the gender-bending pregnancy ad which features a teenage boy as a pregnant mother. This advertisement shocked and surprised the world when it was released, bringing the issue of gender equality to the forefront of everyone's minds.
With these gender-bending creations, gender fluidity is more accepted than ever before. By shocking the world, this photography has made a strong statement regarding gender and its construction. With time, perhaps these photo collections will be seen as normal instead of bizarre oddities.
66 Examples of Gender-Bending Photography
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Gender-Bending Photodocumentaries
Evan Witek Shoots the Life of a Cross-Dresser
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Gender-Defying Models
Casey Legler Becomes the First Female Signed On as a Male Model
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Gender-Switched Pregnancy Ads
Thses Ads for the City of Chicago Show Impregnated Teenage Boys
62
Gender-Bending Beautorials
Andrej Pejic by Sabine Villiard has an Elegant Effeminate Charm
61
Post-Apocalyptic Androgynous Shoots
The Andrej Pejic SID Magazine Fall 2011 Photos are Haunting
60
Gender Bending Editorials
The Leather Top Photo Shoot Exposes Male Skin and Female Style
59
Gender-Confused Fashion
The David Yoo Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is All About Androgyny
58
Feminine Minimalism Menswear
The Assaf Reeb Fall/Winter 2013 Graduate Collection Mimics Womenswear
57
Feminized Male Actors
The Worth1000 Gender Bending Contest Mashes Two Celebs Together
56
Bold Gender-Bending Portraits
The Kamil W by Krzysztof Wyzynski Editorial is Androgynous
55
Juxtaposed Gender Bending
Artistic Androgyny by Mario Torres for The Ones2Watch Magazine
54
Gender-Bending Ad Campaigns
Raquel Zimmermann Plays a Man & Woman for Jean Paul Gaultier Fall '09
53
Gender Role-Reversal Editorials
Zlata Mangafic and Niall Underwood's Androgynous Looks
52
Androgynous Grunge Editorials
The W Magazine December 2012 Issue Features Feminine Androgyny
51
Cross-Dressing Gentleman Portraits
The David Prat by Sylvain Norget Editorial Blurs Gender Roles
50
Masculine Female Fashion
The Umit Benan Spring 2013 Collection Gets Androgynous
49
Nouveau Androgyny Editorials
The Klaus by Philip Andre Hegger Portrait Series is Gender-Bending
48
Dual Gender Advertisements
The Silvian Heach F/W 2012 Campaign Stars Andrej Pejic
47
Androgynous Floral Pictorials
The 'Can’t Showcase Russian Alphabet' Editorial by GQ Russia i
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Androgynously Veiled Editorials
The Mateusz Rogenbuk by Robin Alfin Portrait Series is Symbolic
45
Undefined Androgyny Editorials
The Man or Woman Ginza Fashion Story Features Model Andrej Pejic
44
Minimalist Menswear Totes
The Haerfest 'Collection D' Set Works With Feminine Elements
43
Dreamlike Androgyny Editorials
The Artist Slave Photo Series is Ethereal and Imaginative
42
Gender-Bending Publications
The Stud Magazine Blurs Common Perceptions of Beauty
41
Gender-Benditorials
Dazed & Confused Draws on Fashion's Iconic Imagery of the 70s and 80s
40
Heel-Wearing Man Shoots
Giampaolo Sgura Shoots a Crew of Men in Purses and Pumps
39
Drag Queen Barbies
The Blonds Blond Diamond Doll Makes Cross-Dressing Super Glamorous
38
Man-Friendly Heels
Rod Hourani's Man Heels Cross Gender Lines for Spring 2010
37
Gender Bending Styles
The Ones2Watch Tomboy Editorial Features Edgy Streetwear Styles
36
Cross-Gender Cosplay Captures
Male to Female Crossplay Photos by Naoko Tatibana are a Taboo
35
Gender-Bending Musicians
Violinist Hahn-Bin Confuses and Delights at Elise Overland Show
34
Androgynous Editorials
Tush Shows 'The Venus Boys' in Glitzy Gender-Bending Photos
33
Gender-Bending Siblings
Tush Magazine Features Androgynous Brother & Sister
32
Cross-Dressing Collections
'Acne' Transvestite Shirts are Fashionably Gender-Bending
31
Paisley-Patterned Tomboy Apparel
Urban Outfitters is Creating a Fun Tomboy Collection
30
Androgynous Nomad Couture
These Masha Efremenko Looks are Bizarre and Avant-Garde
29
Gender-Changing Editorials
The Pani September 2012 Editorial Stars a Magdalena Frackowiak
28
Androgynous Forested Pictorials
The Hypebeast Magazine Reverie Editorial Breaks Fashion Rules
27
Intricate Transgender Exhibits
'There Must Be More To Life' Delves Into Gender Debates
26
Gender-Bending Editorials
Hedi Slimane's “Rising Sun” in Vogue Hommes Japan
25
Oppressive Social Commentary Art
The Oppression Art Series Portrays Society as a Horde of Zombies
24
Androgynous Gypsy Fashion
Fabiola Zamora Showcases Marvelous Minimalist Fashion in 'Stone Wash'
23
Minimalist Cutout Menswear
The Hampus Berggren Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Embraces Simplicity
22
Mythically Androgynous Editorials
'Venus As a Boy' Plays with Masculine and Feminine Aesthetics
21
Provocative Gender-Bending Editorials
'Kings and Queens' is Well Shot and Original
20
Androgynous Redhead Depictions
The Marcel F****** Young! Exclusive by Agnieszka Kulesz is Edgy
19
Gender-Bending Cosmetic Captures
The Vivo Antonio TUSH Editorial is Androgynous
18
Seductive Gender-Bending Shoots
The Hunger Magazine Fall 2011 Issue Gets Ultra Glamorous
17
Anguished Androgynous Shoots
The Delfine Bafort Marie Claire Italia Editorial is Very Stylish
16
Androgynous Crop Top Menswear
The Tidiou M’Baye District MTV Editorial is Gender-Bending
15
Infrared Androgyny Editorials
The BloodBeat TOH Portrait Series Shows Eccentric Edge
14
Gender-Neutral Toy Stores
Shed Architects Designs Harrods Toy Kingdom for Both Boys & Girls
13
Mixed-and-Matched Gender Portraits
The Heads & Tails Series by Gem Fletcher Focuses on Professions
12
Bright Gender-Bending Spreads
Robert Wunsch Photographs the Lanvin for H&M Collection
11
Transgender Alcohol Ads
The Bearded Lady Bourbon Campaign Urges People to 'Stay Strong'
10
Obscured Gender Photoshoots
The Le Melange Des Genres Editorial is Indeterminate
9
Masculine-Designed Hosiery
Hommemystere Designs Men's Lingerie for Men of the World
8
Androgynous Kimono Menswear
The George Bezhanishvili Spring/Summer 2013 Line is Culture-Inspired
7
Manskirt Suits
Gender-Bending Business Suits by Thom Browne
6
Male Pin-Up Makeup
'Ta Taa Tartan' in Blend Magazine #2 Adds Moles & Red Lipstick
5
Noir Unisex Couture
The Ava Catherside for LN-CC Collection is Gender-Bending Perfection
4
Alluring Tom-Boyish Captures
The Benthe by Fabio Abecassis Photos Focus on Gender-Bending Fashions
3
Gender-Bending Occupations
More Men are Working in Non-Traditional Jobs Than Ever Before
2
Gender Reversed Video Games
This Hacked Donkey Kong Lets You Play as the Princess Instead of Mario
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Gender Reversing Superhero Shows
SheZow is the Gender Bending Superhero Show for Kids
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