Fashion trends have changed drastically over the years, along with the way people judge the wearer. A specific clique of people that wear a distinct style of clothing are the Metrosexuals. Urban dictionary defines Metrosexual as, "straight guys who are mistaken for being gay because of their fashion sense and hygiene habits." Men who fall under the Metrosexual category often wear tight fit clothing and are very conscious about high fashion. The main objective of wearing this clothing is to exploit a slender body type and a feminine look. In Europe, the fashion for men is almost identical to the Metrosexual style seen in America with more fitted clothing. The style does not transfer over, however. A friend from Russia was deemed "gay" by girls he met here for wearing these clothes that are considered high fashion in Russia. What could this say about America's youth? That they judge by looks alone or that style says a great deal about someone through the judger’s eyes.
In Andy Warhol's factory, the style seems to be high fashion of the time. Even seen here, that high fashion includes tight pants in the wardrobe. Flipping through the pages of an InStyle magazine; the European companies such as Moschino Boutique or Valentino Vienna show off their perfectly sculpted male models bodies in form fitting clothes. Although one might argue that other styles such as the skater or the emo scene both also wear skinny pants, but it is not equivalent. These styles also include the tousled hair and a look that may seem as one just rolled out of bed. The Metrosexual style involves a male to spend time in the bathroom to be sure his hair is just perfect. A male who is not Metrosexual would find it outrageous that a man would go to a spa for manicures, pedicures, and to be waxed. As for the Metrosexual, this is not only a style but a complete lifestyle that they will tend to.
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