Three accessories men borrow from women’s wardrobes
Harry Styles hardly – or rarely – leaves the house without this staple traditionally associated with feminine wardrobes.
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Fforget about the gender stereotypes in fashion, as the industry gradually adopts a new modus operandi, according to which everyone can dress as they wish, and not necessarily in the clothes assigned to them according to their gender. Suddenly, heels, handbags and pearl necklaces are (certainly) no longer the preserve of women, on the contrary.
Handbags for everyone
Women are no longer the only ones who spend hours rummaging through their handbags for their lipstick, phone or keys. Many men have swapped their backpacks, fanny packs and even their school bags, to join the it-bag trend, starting with Harry Styles, who rarely or rarely leaves the house without this must-have traditionally associated with women’s wardrobes. . Whether it’s a handbag, a shoulder bag or a clutch, it doesn’t matter, the British singer has long appropriated the accessory that he obviously matches his outfits.
And contrary to what some might think, this is not a marginal case. Rapper Will.i.am and actor Billy Porter have also adopted this must-have accessory. Indeed, it is no longer rare to see luxury fashion houses like Gucci or Balenciaga have a men’s leather goods section in their e-shops. Then there’s the Telfar label, known for its unisex tote bags that sell like hot cakes.
The new bling: pearl necklaces
Another accessory that is experiencing an unprecedented craze among men, the pearl necklace, undoubtedly the star jewel of the end of the year. It is impossible to miss this trend, because so many celebrities have embraced it. So forget the bling gold chains, nowadays rappers swear by pearl necklaces, speckled with white, black, bi-material, long double-row patterns, XXL pearls or associated with diamonds, as recently. tested by Justin Bieber.
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