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But Perkins changed a few minds when he stumbled on aniline dyes.
His discovery opened the world of fabrics to an amazing array of colors. 1890. Image: Claremont College Digital Library. Image: Wikipedia.
They donned male makeup and unconventional clothing choices without thinking twice. Image: Gordon Morales, Flikr. It was a time when preppy looks and rebellious outfits were the main outfits on the runway.
In the 2000s, gay fashion became more diverse and inclusive, with designers like Karl Lagerfeld championing diversity on the runways.
There are even gender-fluid stars like Bad Bunny and Harry Styles that are inspiring a new wave of self-expression and male empowerment. Image: Wikipedia. This was the era when Queer Eye for the Straight Guy debuted, which ultimately changed the landscape of men’s fashion for the better. Nobody in these groups was really out yet but it was a safe space to express your artistic self.
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In particular, we see queer women in 1910-1930 challenging expectations of femininity by incorporating traditionally masculine clothing into their style—sporting trousers, tailored suits, and short haircuts.
This movement was later popularized in more mainstream circles by designers such as Coco Chanel, who took inspiration from menswear by incorporating blazers, pants, and loose-fitting garments that allowed women to move more freely.
Street Gowns,1900, The DelineatorMagazine.
The Bustle Was Out: The S-Shape Was In
The fashionable bustled silhouette of the late 1880s crept into the early years of the 1890s, but was in its demise. There was a sense of awe for what was to come in the new century, as seen at the Columbian Exposition 1893.
They’re still revered as gay apparel icons who bent all the rules of men’s fashion for the better. We’re already noticing Gen Z embracing more gender-fluid styles commonly found at gay fashion stores like Differio, such as the “femboys” on Tiktok rocking nail polish and pleated skirts. The waist was nipped in the middle to balance the width at the top and bottom of the ensemble.
According to the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York:
“Around 1897, the silhouette began to slowly shift with the introduction of the straight-front corset.
Who could forget Elton John’s colorful sunglasses, or Freddie Mercury’s outrageous jackets? Image: wiki-visually.
Social media has transformed the men’s fashion industry, giving rise to a new generation of digital influencers, style icons, and even gay stores.