You've probably heard that you can tell a lot about a man by looking at his shoes. How about if he's wearing high heeled boots? Stuart Weitzman started making custom-designed high heels for garage band singer Justin Tranter of Semi-Precious Weapons; Weitzman has now released his gender-bending boots for sale. We'll call them the 'Moot' for short. Add this to the cross-gender manscara, guyliner and mantyhose.
Implications - Stuart Weitzman typically enjoys making heels for women and is adored by many celebrities. Justin Tranter says in a statement, "I love heels for two reasons: One, they make my amazing legs look even better and two, I love being able to make an artistic statement without even opening my mouth.â€
Stiletto Moots
Stuart Weitzman Designs High-Heeled Boots for Men
Trend Themes
1. Gender-neutral Footwear - Businesses can tap into the growing demand for gender-neutral fashion to create innovative footwear designs.
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Industry Implications
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3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can embrace androgynous fashion and style as a way to support gender fluidity and inclusivity.