Men Hilariously Dress Up as Female Pop Culture Characters
Meghan Young — September 26, 2014 — Fashion
References: pleated-jeans & neatorama
When it comes to gender-bending cosplay, these men are all winners. Although people might first think that they are losers, that is because they simply don't get it. From beer bellies to hairy chests and awkward sensual poses, these hilarious men are clearly having fun with their love of all things pop culture as well as what appears to be their favorite female characters.
From Sailor Moon to Elsa of 'Frozen' and even Mystique from 'X-Men,' this collection of gender-bending cosplay is creative, clever and utterly comical. Compiled by Pleated Jeans, the gender-bending cosplay costumes will surely inspire men and women to get out of their comfort zone this Halloween season. At times, it is almost hard to determine which person pulled off the pop culture characters better, these men or the women they were inspired by.
From Sailor Moon to Elsa of 'Frozen' and even Mystique from 'X-Men,' this collection of gender-bending cosplay is creative, clever and utterly comical. Compiled by Pleated Jeans, the gender-bending cosplay costumes will surely inspire men and women to get out of their comfort zone this Halloween season. At times, it is almost hard to determine which person pulled off the pop culture characters better, these men or the women they were inspired by.
Trend Themes
1. Gender-bending Cosplay Trend - Opportunity for retailers to create and market gender-bending costume lines specifically targeted to those who are interested in cosplay.
2. Inclusive Cosplay Trend - Opportunity to create inclusive cosplay events that promote inclusivity and diversity within the cosplay community.
3. Pop Culture-inspired Gender-bending Trend - Opportunity to create new gender-bending interpretations of pop culture characters that spark commentary and conversation among cosplayers and pop culture fans alike.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - Opportunity for retailers to create and market gender-bending costume lines specifically targeted to those who are interested in cosplay.
2. Events Industry - Opportunity to create inclusive cosplay events that promote inclusivity and diversity within the cosplay community.
3. Entertainment Industry - Opportunity for the entertainment industry to create new pop culture content featuring gender-bending interpretations of popular characters, appealing to a wider variety of audiences.
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