bluejay Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 3:11 PM, Cali said: From last night's Golden Globes, Bill Porter on the red carpet...nice boots. Billy Porter was on Good Morning America, last Friday. He was definitely wearing heels. Red patent 2-3" block heels. Even though he was seated at the desk you could see his heels under it. Any one else catch the show? Happy Heeling, bluejay
kneehighs Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 6:56 PM, Bubba136 said: “nzfreestyler Thanks Bubba. I think it's two different people. If he's a member here, his posts are probably full of valuable content. Former head designer of Yves Saint Laurent, Italian fashion designer Stefano Pilate started his line RANDOM IDENTITIES through Instagram. Here's Vogue.com's coverage of his recent release at the Pitti Uomo menswear shows. All looks had heels. https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/stefano-pilati-random-identities-pitti-uomo Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
p1ng74 Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 12 hours ago, kneehighs said: Thanks Bubba. I think it's two different people. If he's a member here, his posts are probably full of valuable content. Former head designer of Yves Saint Laurent, Italian fashion designer Stefano Pilate started his line RANDOM IDENTITIES through Instagram. Here's Vogue.com's coverage of his recent release at the Pitti Uomo menswear shows. All looks had heels. https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/stefano-pilati-random-identities-pitti-uomo This is good stuff, and really appeals to things I like! Belted blazers, coats, boots, etc. 1
RonC Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) You sure about that? To me it doesn't look like they are the same people. Oops. I missed a few replies here. I don't thing that is nzfreestyler Edited January 14, 2020 by RonC
Pumped Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) Definitely two different people. I talk to Mark fairly often on another group. He loves heels and id an avid, full time skirt wearer. https://www.pinterest.com/Mark_as_in_Mark/me/ Edited January 14, 2020 by Pumped
kneehighs Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Pumped said: Definitely two different people. I talk to Mark fairly often on another group. He loves heels and id an avid, full time skirt wearer. https://www.pinterest.com/Mark_as_in_Mark/me/ Maybe invite him over here for an Ask Me Anything (AMA)? He could contribute value without necessarily committing to a long term membership. I'm sure people here could learn from his experiences.... Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
p1ng74 Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) Every Rick Owens model was in heels again at the Paris Fashion Week show: https://nowfashion.com/rick-owens-menswear-fall-winter-2020-paris-29034 Edited January 16, 2020 by p1ng74 2
kneehighs Posted January 16, 2020 Author Posted January 16, 2020 For those interested, ETRO had a few New England style prep menswear looks with knee high riding boots https://nowfashion.com/etro-menswear-fall-winter-2020-milan-29003 Knee high riding boots were also on Dolce and Gabbana https://nowfashion.com/dolce-gabbana-menswear-fall-winter-2020-milan-28973/shots/1404065 Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
Puffer Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 4 hours ago, p1ng74 said: Every Rick Owens model was in heels again at the Paris Fashion Week show: https://nowfashion.com/rick-owens-menswear-fall-winter-2020-paris-29034 Frankenstein footwear again! Yuk. 1
CAT Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 I just don’t get why they would put shoes or boots out on males. I know absolutely no one male or female who would wear those or even where you would wear those. With fashion shows showing crap like that we males will never get any acceptance. 1
Jkrenzer Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Nothing about any of the shoes or clothes are attractive. Also, no actual rise on the boots, just horible.
fashionablefun Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 6 hours ago, kneehighs said: For those interested, ETRO had a few New England style prep menswear looks with knee high riding boots https://nowfashion.com/etro-menswear-fall-winter-2020-milan-29003 Knee high riding boots were also on Dolce and Gabbana https://nowfashion.com/dolce-gabbana-menswear-fall-winter-2020-milan-28973/shots/1404065 I like the knee-high riding boots. I've got 4-5, if I could just get around to shooting photos. 2
Shyheels Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Also a fan of knee high riding boots. I’ve several pair and wear them almost constantly during the winter 3
p1ng74 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Rick is pretty avant-garde, but in those circles so many people really wear Rick Owens pieces that people have started getting tired of it lol. Given the kind of cult following Rick has in designer male fashion, I think this hints that broader acceptance of men in heels is trending. I like Dries Van Noten’s FW20 Collection too - belted blazers, tall lace-up boots, furs, broaches, evening gloves - seems like men’s fashion is finally beginning to not be so afraid of feminine association. https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2020-menswear/dries-van-noten/slideshow/collection#3 Edited January 17, 2020 by p1ng74
dagino Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 13 hours ago, Shyheels said: Also a fan of knee high riding boots. I’ve several pair and wear them almost constantly during the winter I also. 2
Shyheels Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) It's a nice look. I've a pair quite similar to those, but darker brown. I wear them a lot. Edited January 17, 2020 by Shyheels 1
Gudulitooo Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 19 hours ago, Puffer said: Frankenstein footwear again! Yuk. It is only so that the public can see the bottom of their pants. With all these smoke, heels were required. 1
kneehighs Posted January 17, 2020 Author Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Jared Leto in heels at the Gucci show for Milan Men's Fashion Week. Check out his brooch! People might not like his style which was specific for the Gucci show. But check out Gucci's financial performance relative to the fashion industry. It makes heels for men sustainable. Article courtesy of Christian Allaire for Vogue.com https://www.vogue.com/vogueworld/article/jared-leto-gucci-front-row-milan-fashion-week-heels Gucci's designer, who has worked for Gucci for 5 years now and symbolizes Gucci's financial ascent, remarked, "Childhood means romanticism and this is missing in today's aggressive phallocratic society. If every one of us would free his feminine side everything would be easier and happier." source Edited January 17, 2020 by kneehighs Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
fashionablefun Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 4 hours ago, p1ng74 said: Rick is pretty avant-garde, but in those circles so many people really wear Rick Owens pieces that people have started getting tired of it lol. Given the kind of cult following Rick has in designer male fashion, I think this hints that broader acceptance of men in heels is trending. I like Dries Van Noten’s FW20 Collection too - belted blazers, tall lace-up boots, furs, broaches, evening gloves - seems like men’s fashion is finally beginning to not be so afraid of feminine association. https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2020-menswear/dries-van-noten/slideshow/collection#3 Van Noten showing a lot of platform boots as well. 1
RonC Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Not seeing much I like, though the Jared Leto boots were pretty decent. The huge clunky platform stuff is just that - huge and clunky - and not appealing on most any level. And the knee high riding boots leave me cold. If they had a heel of some substance I could see it, but otherwise I personally see no appeal. Just my take on things. Edited January 17, 2020 by RonC
Cali Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, RonC said: Not seeing much I like, though the Jared Leto boots were pretty decent. The huge clunky platform stuff is just that - huge and clunky - and not appealing on most any level. And the knee high riding boots leave me cold. If they had a heel of some substance I could see it, but otherwise I personally see no appeal. Just my take on things. There might not be much to like about the overall looks. And certainly much has been taken from women's causal looks with the cross-cross, "slashes", and one shoulder styles. But with so many designers showing heels and boots this might catch on. Showing styles with boots outside pants, no matter how high the heels is, makes it more "mainstream" for me to wear my Jessica Simpson stiletto boots outside my skinny jeans. I like to think of it as the fashion industry is following my lead. When will they catch up to the 4 inch stiletto look? 3
CAT Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Cali said: When will they catch up to the 4 inch stiletto look? I hope really soon!!!! 2
p1ng74 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Cali said: There might not be much to like about the overall looks. And certainly much has been taken from women's causal looks with the cross-cross, "slashes", and one shoulder styles. But with so many designers showing heels and boots this might catch on. Showing styles with boots outside pants, no matter how high the heels is, makes it more "mainstream" for me to wear my Jessica Simpson stiletto boots outside my skinny jeans. I like to think of it as the fashion industry is following my lead. When will they catch up to the 4 inch stiletto look? Exactly! I see this on the runway and think... belted blazer, aviator cap, this is what I've already been wearing the whole time! Edited January 17, 2020 by p1ng74 5
kneehighs Posted January 18, 2020 Author Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) Shout out to the designer Laurentin Cosmos, who actually has "skin in the game". http://90c515c419.testurl.ws/laurentin/ Edited January 18, 2020 by kneehighs Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
Pierre1961 Posted January 18, 2020 Posted January 18, 2020 He is the perfection Exactly what I try to look like. 2
pebblesf Posted January 18, 2020 Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, kneehighs said: Shout out to the designer Laurentin Cosmos, who actually has "skin in the game". http://90c515c419.testurl.ws/laurentin/ You are so right, this man has done a lot to help men wearing heels in the direction of "mainstream".... Sure wish I could pull it off so well.... 23 hours ago, p1ng74 said: Exactly! I see this on the runway and think... belted blazer, aviator cap, this is what I've already been wearing the whole time! Love the black jeans and great Paul Bonds 1 1
kneehighs Posted January 18, 2020 Author Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) @p1ng74 Just browsed through r/malefashion The number of pics of men in heels is remarkable. It's more widespread than my previous biases assumed. Wow. Edited January 18, 2020 by kneehighs Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
pebblesf Posted January 18, 2020 Posted January 18, 2020 14 minutes ago, kneehighs said: @p1ng74 Just browsed through r/malefashion The number of pics of men in heels is remarkable. It's more widespread than my previous biases assumed. Wow. Boy, he looks great....A regular guy, being a guy, in great heels! 1
kneehighs Posted January 19, 2020 Author Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Wow, I'm as bullish on heels for men and gender fluid expression as I am on margined longs on bitcoin. Reversals are always possible. Some words from Vogue.com's Sarah Mower's review of the Dior Menswear show (necklace from Dior show on pic below). She's widely regarded as an authority on fashion, "What if the 2020s are a time when it becomes completely anachronistic to think of clothes and fabrics being assigned by gender? There’s a creative generation now in power at the very top of fashion that sees none of those old boundaries." Then I stumbled upon Emily Farra's article in Vogue titled, "Will These Boundary-Pushing Men’s Looks End Up on the Oscars Red Carpet?" In it she states, "It’s the first time the major men’s collections have merited words like beautiful, lush, and even feminine, to the degree that calling it “menswear” feels kind of regressive" Then I read Christian Allaire's article, "Valentino Continues the Bold Men’s Beauty Movement" (photo below). Guido Palau, one of the most influential hair stylists in the world designed the looks. Allaire commented, "The dainty addition of flora in the hair—more of a hint versus a full-on Coachella flower crown—proved to be refreshingly unexpected for a men’s show, which tends to veer towards neat hair and clean complexions. The creative spirit falls in line with the bold beauty movement that men in Hollywood have been embracing on the red carpet lately; stars such as Ansel Elgort and Ezra Miller have been pushing boundaries and experimenting with high-octane makeup on the step and repeat, while musicians Lil Nas X and Harry Styles have favored statement manicures." Then I looked up Vetements. How could I forget them? Thigh high boots worn outside pants for many men. I don't know if all the collective activity above are enough to create a Tipping Point of mass adoption (probably not). But the cumulative effects will build. Given 15-19 years ago we all dreamed of a society like we have now I'm super grateful for all this change. Let's see what will happen next! Edited January 19, 2020 by kneehighs Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game.
JeffB Posted January 19, 2020 Posted January 19, 2020 9 hours ago, kneehighs said: Shout out to the designer Laurentin Cosmos, who actually has "skin in the game". http://90c515c419.testurl.ws/laurentin/ This gentleman is amazing! More power to him! 2 I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!
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