Italian luxury brand Gucci is selling an orange check dress with satin bow detail in a bid to fight the 'toxic stereotypes that mold masculine gender identity'. Priced at £1, 700, the 'tartan cotton long smock shirt', comes with mother of pearl buttons and contrast Peter Pan collar. It is inspired by grunge looks from the ‘90s. The orange and beige dress has short sleeves, smock embroidery, a button front and is made from 100% cotton. On the website, the model with hair coming to his chest, can be seen wearing the cotton dress with a pair of light-wash ripped jeans, a maroon, beige and blue striped woollen hat, a black crossbody purse and grey and pink sneakers. As pictures of the dress went viral, social media users were divided in opinions. While some did not like the look, others through it were unnecessary. However, some supported the idea and praised the fashion house. Boys Allowed to Wear Skirts at Uppingham School in Rutland, UK.
According to the Gucci, the tartan smock, which can be 'styled over ripped denim jeans', comes in 'delicate colours reflects the idea of fluidity explored for the Fall Winter 2020 fashion show, disrupting the toxic stereotypes that mold masculine gender identity.' The description online reads, "The contrast Peter Pan collar and smock embroidery on the front add a childhood inspired element, which ties to a recurrent theme of the collection. Pieces with versatile ways to wear and style embrace each person who is part of the House’s individual spirit." Gucci's Fall 2020 Collection Has Pair of Jeans With Grass Stains Around The Knee For USD 1200! View Pics
Gucci's New Orange Tartan Dress For Men
Netizens Don't Agree!
Gucci unveils £1,700 dress for MEN to 'disrupt' the 'toxic stereotypes that mold masculine gender identity'
(And you thought 2020 could not get any worse.) pic.twitter.com/jncaHMxfE4
— Tom Quiggin (@TomTSEC) October 3, 2020
Not Everyone Agrees:
£1700 Gucci dress for men. I don't really know what they were trying to do here and I really don't know why my man has jeans on underneath pic.twitter.com/qMGJmfjDKL
— ۗMCQN (@m_c_q_n) October 4, 2020
Well, Everyone Has Their Own Opinion:
This is Gucci's £1,700 men's dress ensemble, and I just can't get over how much the oversize jeans with torn patches way below the knees make him look like two children trying to sneak into a bar. pic.twitter.com/EYa37MNZOj
— Andrew Taylor (@Andrew_Taylor) October 4, 2020
Not Everyone is Happy:
The #Gucci dress for men. Costs £1500. It’s like something #Annie would wear when she’s grown up. I’ve a tea towel like that. Fabulous cheekbones on the model but his hair looks like his hairdressers is still closed cos of #Covid, but the dog groomers was open 😂 pic.twitter.com/CtUE2fwL80
— Rory Cowan (@1rorycowan) October 3, 2020
Will You?
Gucci just came out with a new one for 2020
A $2,000 dollar dress for men!
And it is for the common good (as usual) to combat toxic stereotypes about masculinity.
So guys, any takers?
And babes, what would you do if he shows up with this on a first date? pic.twitter.com/gyCQrVoxXL
— Uduak Ekpedeme (@theshortiesalon) October 5, 2020
Well...
Why would a man wear blue jeans under his dress? It defeats the entire purpose of testicular liberation from heat and constriction.
Gucci needs to step up with everyday $1,700 house dresses for men without the tacky denim. That’s when we will know freedom has Won 2020. https://t.co/p7xUGlvhCK
— Jeff Macke (@JeffMacke) October 4, 2020
However, some questioned the styling of the dress, and why it was paired with jeans. In addition to the dress, the luxury brand is also offering a less expensive one in a pink and turquoise floral print. The Blue Gucci Liberty floral wool long shirt for men retails is at £1,385 and also features a mother of pearl buttons. Its description reads, "This long shirt features the ‘Gucci Liberty’ label at the back in honour of the special mash-up. Pieces with versatile ways to wear and style embrace each person who is part of the House’s individual spirit." It is also styled with ripped jeans and the look is completed with a black crossbody bag and a beige alpaca wool-blend coat.
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