More at Fashion Paak
Friday, December 31, 2010
Man modelling in high heels on catwalk
An Austrian fashion student Isis Flatz put this male model on high heels
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Many online shoes stores don't understand the word "unisex"
I made a search by google with "unisex high heels" keywords. What I found: a lot of online stores sell "men unisex heels" and "women unisex heels". How this shoes are unisex if they are different for men and women?
Weird!
Weird!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Viktor trying his new pants and high heels
"New pants, Marc Jacobs
Jacket, made by, well, me
Shirt, Roy brook
Shoes, Dsquared"
I like how fit these Marc Jacobs pants with those high heel platforms. Good work Viktor!
More at Viktor Diet
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Hansi's response to "New year thoughts"
Dear Lolla, Thank you so much, for 3 years collecting, gathering and presenting lots of pics of men in heels!!! This is really a good support for all of us, admiring and wearing heels!
Let me reply to your points in detail:
re 1): I hope so too, that more and more designers will take the chance, to show, how good and elegant also men can look and walk in heels.
re 2): This is probably related to the prices. More than 700 EUR for a pair of designer men-heels? For that amount, you get at least too pairs of Louboutin Heels (that look more desirable - in my opinion).
re 3): EVERY thing, that is not well known as men´s fashion, especially that is not allowed to wear in business, makes people wonder and stereo-typical questions come up: are you gay? do you want to be a woman? etc. On the one hand, there is a quiet limited offer in men´s fashion, that often does not include anything fancy, colourful, etc. So it is maybe more obvious - especially if it comes to heels - that this is not, what you would expect worn by men. Women fought already for their right, to wear pants and today nobody notices or gets irritated, if a woman is wearing a tie, boxer shorts, etc. Men are still far away from that differentiation between "female" and "male" clothes and accessories.
re 4): One the one hand, yes. But it is always a question how it is combined, how they are worn/ the way of walking. If you sway your hips like Marylin Monroe, you can be sure, that lots of men will look back. But if the heels are mostly hidden under pants and if you walk somehow "straight", only few people will notice and make jokes/ call you a faggot or whatever. Regarding the test in the Time Magazine: I have read that story that it would not make any sense, if women are risking to break their necks or to ruin their feet, because men would not notice the difference between flat and high heeled shoes. But in one or two article I found the complete story: the men saw the women only on a monitor, showing the schemes of the walking. So it was not visible, if they wore heels or flats. And this is also my impression from experiencing in pedestrian zones, etc. The women are noticing first, if I am wearing heels under my jeans. If I wear them openly, it is a relation of 50:50.
re 5): YES! I totally agree! On the one hand it is okay and even necessary, to collect pictures, to share links to those archives; talking about fashion shows (with men in heels) and whatever might be helpful to show, that men in heels is more than just a fetish; that it is exactly the same as for women: a fashion item. On the other hand, there is no better way, to make this topic public, than to show it in public! So to every man who likes to wear heels: GO OUT ON THE STREETS! make it more public and finally more common and normal.
Kind regards, Hannes/ Hansi
Let me reply to your points in detail:
re 1): I hope so too, that more and more designers will take the chance, to show, how good and elegant also men can look and walk in heels.
re 2): This is probably related to the prices. More than 700 EUR for a pair of designer men-heels? For that amount, you get at least too pairs of Louboutin Heels (that look more desirable - in my opinion).
re 3): EVERY thing, that is not well known as men´s fashion, especially that is not allowed to wear in business, makes people wonder and stereo-typical questions come up: are you gay? do you want to be a woman? etc. On the one hand, there is a quiet limited offer in men´s fashion, that often does not include anything fancy, colourful, etc. So it is maybe more obvious - especially if it comes to heels - that this is not, what you would expect worn by men. Women fought already for their right, to wear pants and today nobody notices or gets irritated, if a woman is wearing a tie, boxer shorts, etc. Men are still far away from that differentiation between "female" and "male" clothes and accessories.
re 4): One the one hand, yes. But it is always a question how it is combined, how they are worn/ the way of walking. If you sway your hips like Marylin Monroe, you can be sure, that lots of men will look back. But if the heels are mostly hidden under pants and if you walk somehow "straight", only few people will notice and make jokes/ call you a faggot or whatever. Regarding the test in the Time Magazine: I have read that story that it would not make any sense, if women are risking to break their necks or to ruin their feet, because men would not notice the difference between flat and high heeled shoes. But in one or two article I found the complete story: the men saw the women only on a monitor, showing the schemes of the walking. So it was not visible, if they wore heels or flats. And this is also my impression from experiencing in pedestrian zones, etc. The women are noticing first, if I am wearing heels under my jeans. If I wear them openly, it is a relation of 50:50.
re 5): YES! I totally agree! On the one hand it is okay and even necessary, to collect pictures, to share links to those archives; talking about fashion shows (with men in heels) and whatever might be helpful to show, that men in heels is more than just a fetish; that it is exactly the same as for women: a fashion item. On the other hand, there is no better way, to make this topic public, than to show it in public! So to every man who likes to wear heels: GO OUT ON THE STREETS! make it more public and finally more common and normal.
Kind regards, Hannes/ Hansi
Man posing in high heels at home
Photo by Thomas Gleiszner |
Fashion by Gestuz (shirt), La Hong (trousers), Alexander McQueen (cardigan) |
Shoes by Jimmy Choo |
Hair and Make-up by Ruzica Jerkovic
New year thoughts
After three years of searching the men that usually wear high heels, after three years of posts about men wearing high heels and after 650000 visitors, there are several conclusions that can be drawn now:
- the first is that something is moving, more and more designers create high heels for men or put their male models on high heels
- the second is that unfortunately too few men wear these high heels designed for them in daily manner
- the third is that there is an explanation for this fact: is the feeling of fear of being judged as gay people
- the forth: the high heels are, in general opinion, strong connected with women sexuality and they are used to attract men. But ironically Time magazine reports "Men Don't Notice When Women Wear High Heels"
- and the final conclusion: the first step on the way to high heels for men is the regaining unisex or even asexual character by high heels.
If you agree with it, I invite all of you to fight for high heels becoming unisex or asexual.
- the first is that something is moving, more and more designers create high heels for men or put their male models on high heels
- the second is that unfortunately too few men wear these high heels designed for them in daily manner
- the third is that there is an explanation for this fact: is the feeling of fear of being judged as gay people
- the forth: the high heels are, in general opinion, strong connected with women sexuality and they are used to attract men. But ironically Time magazine reports "Men Don't Notice When Women Wear High Heels"
- and the final conclusion: the first step on the way to high heels for men is the regaining unisex or even asexual character by high heels.
If you agree with it, I invite all of you to fight for high heels becoming unisex or asexual.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Man posing in high heels outdoor
Photo by Elsa Okazaki |
Fashion by Angel Transformation |
Assistant Erika Dellert-Vambe |
Hair and Make-up by Verena Rabl
Androgyny portrait "Trouble boy" by Wonderland Magazine
More at Wonderland Magazine
PHOTOGRAPHER TOYIN
FASHION EDITOR WAY PERRY
SLIDE 1
WHITE DRESS SHIRT BY PAUL SMITH, BLACK DIAMANTE PANTS BY RICHARD JAMES, RED BOW HEADBAND BY J SMITH ESQUIRET
SLIDE 2
LEFT: FOR SMOOTH HYDRATED SKIN USE DAILY MOISTURE BY SKINCEUTICALS
RIGHT: WHITE VEST AND PANTS BY CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR
SLIDE 3
LEFT: BRA BY AGENT PROVOCATEUR, SKINNY FIT JEANS BY K KARL LAGERFELD, PINK CAMELLIA BROOCH WORN IN HAIR BY CHANEL, PATENT PLATFORMS FROM PARADISO BOUDOIR, PINK SOCKS BY PANTHERELLA
RIGHT: PVC TRENCH COAT BY D&G, JEANS BY LEVIS, CHECKED BIKINI TOP BY LACOSTE
SLIDE 4
LEFT: FUR COAT BY HOCKLEY, STOLE FROM BEYOND RETRO, SOCKS BY PANTHERELLA
RIGHT: SHORTS BY VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, APRON BY LAURA ASHLEY, RED WOOL SOCKS BY SCOTT NICOL
SLIDE 5
BLUE STRIPED SILK JACKET BY DOLCE & GABBANA, DENIM DRESS BY GUESS, UNDERWEAR BY CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR, SOCKS BY FALKE
SLIDE 6
LEFT: WHITE SHIRT AND BLACK JACKET BY LES HOMMES, BLACK FEATHER HEADPIECE BY WRIGHT & TEAGUE, BLACK STUDDED CLUTCH BAG BY CARTIER, BANGLE BY CHANEL, PATENT PLATFORMS AND RED SOCKS AS BEFORE
RIGHT: ALL CLOTHING BY TOM FORD, BLACK AND WHITE QUILTED CLUTCH BAG BY CHANEL
SLIDE 7
LEFT: BLUE SHORTS BY MARC JACOBS, NECKLACES BY WRIGHT & TEAGUE, PINK SILK DRESSING GOWN (ON CHAIR) BY TOM FORD
RIGHT: VEST AND SHORTS BY VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, BLACK PATENT PLATFORMS AND RED WOOL SOCKS AS BEFORE
HAIR
CHI AT JED ROOT FOR TOMMY GUNS USING L’OREAL
MAKE UP
ADAM DE CRUZ USING CHANEL SPRING 09 AND LIFT LUMIERE
PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSISTANT
JIMMY MOULD
FASHION ASSISTANT
CHRIS COOK
MODEL
ALFIE AT STORM
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