Showing: Current – July 31
It has been said that at the end of the 18th century, men surrendered their right to be considered beautiful, becoming austere and ascetic in sartorial expression. Has the male body in fashion been freed from those traditional confines in recent decades? Has it become a canvas for the reclamation of masculine beauty?
Whilst some commentators see the changes in masculinities as crisis, others see them as indicators of liberation and experimentation. Polarities have begun to appear in the expression of masculinity in fashion. Are we seeing an acceptance of diversity or the creation of limited stereotypes? As the redefinition of the male body in fashion becomes global, it is imperative for menswear designers and fashion educators to acknowledge the impact of the new male archetypes.
