Men Celebrate Gender Non-Conformist Style in Bold Looks at VMAs
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Gender fluid outfits were trending tonight on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J.
Non-conformist dressing for menswear can involve incorporating items originally from the womenswear camp — for instance, high heels or sequins. The androgynous ensembles are about style preferences, rather than about a person’s gender identity.
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The tradition of bucking gender norms with styles goes back a long way. In the 1400s, for instance, Joan of Arc sported men’s armor. In the 19th century, “dandies” like Oscar Wilde and Charles Baudelaire were celebrated for embracing bold color and accessories. Today, gender fluid fashion is a way to embrace creativity and express individuality through style.
Among the stars to go for a gender non-conforming look? Lil Nas X. The “Old Town Road” rapper sported a sparkly silver suit that looked like something Liberace — the famed pianist known for his flamboyant, campy looks — would have worn. Liberace embraced traditionally female designs, like sequins, crystal embellishments, lace and more details.
The singer added some country flair to his look with his footwear: a pair of silver Western boots with a pointed silhouette on a chunky heel.
Like Lil Nas X, Todrick Hall opted for a shiny silver outfit. The YouTuber wore an astronaut-inspired jumpsuit with white Buffalo London shoes. His hair — a pink ponytail — added another twist from the women’s camp.
Elsewhere, YouTuber James Charles wore hot pants with an off-the-shoulder white jacket that had bondage-inspired details. The beauty guru accessorized his look with asymmetrical white boots and a sparkly choker.
Jonathan Van Ness of “Queer Eye” fame opted for satinlike black pumps with a rounded silhouette. The star, who identifies as gender non-binary, is known for his love of heels and often sports them on the reality show. JVN teamed the shoes with an all-black look: a lacy cape and a bodysuit.
Trevor Moran opted for black pumps, too, although his had a pointed toe and shiny finish. The “X-Factor” alum teamed the heels with a printed minidress.
“Love & Hip Hop: Miami” star Bobby Lytes channeled the late singer Prince on the red carpet, choosing a yellow laser-cut jumpsuit, complete with a cheeky detail — cutouts around the buttocks. The look was finished off with sparkling silver boots.
Speaking of Princes, musician Prince Derek Doll arrived in a bodysuit with sheer panels and a feathered coat. Completing things was a pair of embossed black booties with buckle closures.
Flip through the gallery for more celebrity style at the 2019 MTV VMAs.
Watch the video below to see Carrie Dragshaw’s tips for walking in heels.
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