Category Archives: Gender Identity
For Tuxedos, Blue is the New Black
Personally, I found the NYTime’s article “For Tuxedos, Blue is the New Black” to be missing its own point. It did mention a little-known fact about the history of the tuxedo, that of American James Brown Potter dining with the … Continue reading
Students support teen banned for wearing a tux
Another example of students wearing ties in protest – this time at the San Francisco Catholic school Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, in support of a classmate who had been banned from the yearbook for wearing a tuxedo. Jessica Urbina wore … Continue reading
The Power of The Suit
This isn’t a new story, but when it resurfaced in front of me, I was struck again by the need of men (and boys, here) to participate in the dressing code of urban camouflage. More than women (and girls,) who … Continue reading
Men: the Neutral Background
This NYTimes article announces a ‘radical change’ in the dress code for men at this year’s Met Gala for the costume institute. This year, “full evening dress” is required, meaning tailcoats, white waistcoats and white bowties: The problem being: … Continue reading
The Changing Face of Masculininity
The New York Times Magazine Spring Men’s Fashion Issue looks at what they’re saying is the “changing face of masculinity,” from Benedict Cumberbatch to Floyd Mayweather Jr. Do we think they mean that masculinity is specifically going through a change, … Continue reading
Bossy Pants
A great New York Times Opinion Piece by Charles M. Blow about gender norms: “And it’s no better for little boys, who are constantly admonished to suck it up, toughen up, don’t cry, be a man, and don’t run, hit … Continue reading
gender identity and sexuality are so often linked to clothing!
In an emotional and wonderfully thoughtful speech yesterday, actress Ellen Page came out as gay during a speech for the Time to Thrive conference: I thought it was interesting how the first personal thing she mentioned was about her choice … Continue reading
Like a Swede
A fun look at what life in Sweden might be like: The organization behind it? The Swedish Part Model, a collaboration between trade unions and employers’ organizations. As they say, “it leads to happy and creative people in the workplace, … Continue reading
Cate Blanchette is awesome
Check out this great gif of Blanchette reprimanding the camera for the slow toes-up pan of her outfit, as she asks: “Do you do that to the guys?” http://www.dailylife.com.au/dl-people/dl-entertainment/cate-blanchett-calls-out-sexism-at-sag-awards-red-carpet-20140121-315nc.htmlMen are definitely not objectified on the red carpet in the same … Continue reading
Invisible Men
I saw this new advertisement for David’s Bridal on the airplane yesterday, and I thought it pretty much summed up my revulsion for the bridal industry in particular, and attitudes about how men and women are “supposed” to dress in … Continue reading