I’m wearing:
Gareth Pugh – Prince Of Wales Checked Wool Blazer – Gray | DSQUARED2 Printed T-Shirt | Vince Leather Shearling Fur-Lined Reefer Coat | Vetements – Leather Platform Ankle Boots – Black | Delvaux Women’s Brillant Mini-Satchel-BLACK | Acne Studios boyfriend jeans (past season, see similar styles below)
The masculine appeal is a major piece of the puzzle in the fashion industry today. Many designers warn that we don’t read too much into gender identities in their designs; rather, they don’t necessarily concern gender in their creative processes.
Perhaps gender fluidity is a more accurate description of such trend.
Gender, as well as the deliberate apathy to that, is political, current, and down to earth. Its relevance is one of the factors that support the cycles of strong masculine gestures in women’s Ready-To-Wears.
I consider that styles with regard to gender deliver one of the most telling messages of our daily lives.
The football shoulders, the underground-chic oversized hoodies that stylishly cover half of the facial identities and hence blur gender, the menswear inspired suits, the super wide legs – these déjà-vu elements are updated with the latest aesthetics for a renewed lifespan but all argue, clear and loud, season after season, that gender remains a subject.
And due to such sustaining passion behind, these designs remain some of my all-time favorites.
The drama of these padded shoulders on my blazer is heightened with a contrasting slim waist, making Gareth Pugh Gareth Pugh. But given such theatricality, the blazer is still wearable on a daily basis. The checked fabric is subtle and all the classic suiting elements lay a groundwork that’s daily and basic.
Besides its political bearings, versatility is obviously another reason to invest. The gender code adjusts to the rest of the ensemble of our choice. Stilettos and oxford lace-ups produce opposing vibes; so would suit pants and print chiffon maxis.
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Loved every word and the photos are absolutely stunning.!