Feminine Touches Go Manly for Spring 2010
Christina Butty — July 4, 2009 — Fashion
References: men.style
Designers are anticipating that men will want to explore their feminine sides for Spring 2010. There was a bevy of feminine styling details sprinkled in runway collections including brooches, purses, tube tops, and skirts.
Could full-blown drag be the next big couture trend? The photos featured are from the collections of D&G, Etro, John Galliano, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Implications - Androgynous fashion is making a a comeback. With pink and tight fits becoming common styles for men, feminine looks are becoming more popular among a select audience. Fashion brands continues to show off girly menswear that won't be going away any time soon despite the ridicule these individuals may experience.
Could full-blown drag be the next big couture trend? The photos featured are from the collections of D&G, Etro, John Galliano, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Implications - Androgynous fashion is making a a comeback. With pink and tight fits becoming common styles for men, feminine looks are becoming more popular among a select audience. Fashion brands continues to show off girly menswear that won't be going away any time soon despite the ridicule these individuals may experience.
Trend Themes
1. Androgynous Fashion - Designers are incorporating feminine touches into menswear, blurring gender lines and creating new fashion opportunities.
2. Gender-inclusive Style - Men are embracing traditionally feminine fashion elements, expanding the market for gender-inclusive clothing and accessories.
3. Breaking Gender Norms - The rise of girly menswear challenges traditional ideas of masculinity and opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands and designers have the opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend of incorporating feminine details into menswear.
2. Retail - Retailers can target a wider customer base by offering gender-inclusive clothing options and marketing strategies that promote inclusivity and self-expression.
3. Beauty - The beauty industry can develop new lines of products and services to cater to the growing demand for gender-neutral and gender-inclusive self-care and grooming.
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