Androgyny. It constantly bemuses and excites me how fashion makes its own rules and continues to push social and fashion boundaries. One particular area of this that has lately got me inspired is that of androgyny. Ive always had a secret attraction and fascination with beautiful boys who have incredible features, similar to that of a girl. I'm talking angular facial structures, tall and thin with longish hair. It gives them a mysterious appeal yet makes them seem superior and somehow untouchable. They are so far from the tough rugged manliness that we grew up with when we associated our ken dolls with the ultimate man! This new breed of man is soft and almost elf like. One particular model who is now one of the most sought after models in the world is Andrej Pejic, who closed the latest Jean Paul Gaultier show in full bridal causing a stir amongst Parisians. One would easily mistake him for a beautiful female model as his features are so feminine its almost uncanny.
Similarly, we fell in love with Agnes Dean not long ago with her tough, boyish looks, she brought an air of power and control. Power dressing has always been something that women could experiment with, putting their own flair on the man's classic suit, which transformed a woman into a position of power and leadership. This is not necessarily a new movement within fashion, it has been around for decades. However with the arrival and rise of Andrej, this movement is more prevalent than ever and helping to give fashion new meaning. Lets hope its here to stay!
Think its a girl? Think Again...
