![]() One result of all of this theorising is the confusing profusion of labels that purport to describe modern men.Īt the close of 2014, the categories of Spornosexual and Lumber Sexual were added to the mix. The trailer for the sequel, Magic Mike XXL, suggests the surfeit of shirtlessness will continue.Īlongside the taut and smooth bodies of models, music makers and movie stars, the casting of hairy-chested actors in lead roles, not least Henry Cavill and Zac Efron, who beat waxed rivals to claim the prestigious MTV Award for Best Shirtless Performance in 2014, has caused more people to inveigh against the sexualisation of the male torso, a concern that has raged ever since a trunk-clad Daniel Craig sashayed out of the ocean Ursula Andress-style in his first outing as James Bond in 2006. The actor’s next film, set for release later this year, will continue the story a handyman-turned-male dancer, which began in 2012 with the release of Magic Mike. ![]() In the absence of compelling dialogue and plot, Channing Tatum has continued to flaunt and flex his way through his own genre of muscle-heavy movies. Hollywood’s contribution to the undressing of men has been no less considerable. As Marchand left the catwalk, he paused, dropped the cape, and flaunted his natural-born jewels in full. French model Laurent Marchand strode down the catwalk for MT Costello in nought, but a crocodile print cape-with his genitalia clutched protectively in his hand and decorated with a bejeweled golden snake. ![]() In Rick Owen’s presentation, several male models wore cutaway garments revealing their penises. Naked people have little or no influence on society.’īefore this year’s round of international fashion weeks, few would have probably challenged this view but now, it seems the naked man is in ascendance, as discussions about the power and provocation of the penis have caused the column inches to grow. The importance of clothing is often justified with reference to Mark Twain’s observation that ‘ clothes make the man. PARIS: The day after designer Rick Owens shook up the male fashion world with full-frontal exposure of male models on the catwalk, labels from other designers take a 180° turn by highlighting military styles and vintage themes.
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