LVR Magazine's 'This is a Man's World' editorial re-introduces passé patriarchal ideals into the fashion world. The description encourages all men to borrow from couture craftsmanship when developing their wardrobes, essential for professional and social purposes.
Interestingly enough, while This is a Man's World deliberately celebrates the male gender, many of the models sport womanly looks with shoulder-length hairdos, curled coifs and carefully tweezed eyebrows.
LVR's menswear concepts drew inspiration here from the lines of Dior, Burberry and Maison Martin Margiela. A sartorial brand of style provided the focus for the shots, seen in the collection of long, thin ties, leather purses, crisp blazers and lace up shoes. Watches, rings and necklaces served to cover the necessary accessory bases with pieces by Alberto Fasciani and SuperDuper.
Patriarchal Menswear Spreads
The LVR 'This is a Man's World' Borrows from Gender Theories
Trend Themes
1. Patriarchal Menswear - The reintroduction of passé patriarchal ideals into the fashion world offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in gender-neutral fashion.
2. Couture Craftsmanship - The emphasis on couture craftsmanship in menswear highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury fashion industry.
3. Gender-bending Fashion - The use of models with womanly looks in men's fashion offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in gender-bending, gender-neutral, and androgynous fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry, particularly luxury fashion, can explore opportunities to disrupt traditional gender norms through gender-neutral and gender-bending fashion.
2. Accessories - The accessories industry has opportunities to disrupt traditional gender norms by offering a wider range of gender-neutral and androgynous designs.
3. Beauty - The beauty industry can explore opportunities to disrupt gender norms by promoting more inclusive beauty standards for all genders and embracing gender-neutral, androgynous, and gender-bending looks.