I'm too SEXY(?) for my Shirt

I'm too SEXY(?) for my SHIRT

Are we moving into a New Era of Sexy Menswear & Modest Womens wear?

As the “Me Too” movement becomes a notable part of our lives, it also complicates our notion of “sex appeal”. Clothing that encourages “male gaze” is increasingly being seen as being irrelevant. Witness the drop in sales and profitability at Victoria’s Secrets, perhaps the best example of a female brand based simply on male defined sexuality. In contrast, modesty dressing seems to be on the rise, especially amongst young women, of all backgrounds. Pinterest recently observed that searches for “modest fashion” for women were up 500%. On Instagram over half a million people have hash tagged the term modest fashion under their photos. Many of the top brands now have a capsule collection based around modest fashion.

On the other hand, if the Spring 2020 runway shows are anything to go by, men’s fashion is moving in the opposite direction! But it’s not the male hunky sexiness of the past, but a more delicate, undefined sexuality. Bare skin and feminine silhouettes feature strongly in many spring 2020 collections, including Saint Laurent and Prada. 70’s gender bending trends borrowed from David Bowie and Mick Jagger are notable influences.

While cynics may think of fashion as a superficial activity, one cannot ignore the subtle political messages underlying these current trends. Perhaps the fashion pages are now just as important in reflecting current social and political issues, as the news reports.

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