The first edition of Egypt Fashion Week has just wrapped up and it was exciting to see many designers display their pieces in several monumental locations. We saw many outstanding designs, from historical glam to outrageous avant-garde statement pieces, but what caught our attention and had us do a questionable double take is the menswear line, which featured two male models with the slogan ‘Made in Egypt’ written on their upper bodies.
While some would say we’re heading to a more progressive approach to the fashion world, some fashion statements can have a tone-deaf meaning. Sure, we’ve seen the western world present the most ridiculous outfits, and sometimes statement pieces can be a little too much to look at.
We must ask the question: Is this a form of fashion statement or is this under-toning the objectification of men? What if the roles were reversed? Would it cause so much backlash? Let’s be honest, we rarely hear about a man being objectified, but we’re here to tell you, that as much as Egypt Fashion Week was a treat and a wonderful experience, some showcasing should have been previewed before presenting to the public.
We know that jeans were the main presentation but the text on the male models’ upper bodies took away from the actual product. It gave us an eerie sense and made us feel like we were getting an eyeful of the models’ figures rather than the jeans themselves. Not only that, but size inclusivity was nowhere to be found in many of the showcased collections, and the whole line proved that the product didn’t matter as long as the model was the prize.
We truly believe that Fashion Week was top-notch,and is the start of something brilliant. But creative fashion pieces are what fashion enthusiasts would rather focus on, not the models physique, be it male or female. They are the display of the product, not of themselves.
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