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Twink Invasion

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I am a menswear designer who is heavily inspired by concepts of masculinity. This draws upon historical references and contemporary observations of how fashion is performed. Growing up Korean society menswear is conservative, I question this social phenomenon by incorporating the menswear from the past, often extravagant and styled with character.

I am a menswear designer who is heavily inspired by concepts of masculinity. This draws upon hist...

Historically, gay men have always incorporated heterosexual codes into their clothing. This may be seen as an intention to hide their sexual orientation (due to hate crime and etc) , but it has also created the irony of defining a gay man look. So aren't we always challenging traditional masculinity through heterosexual codes? This is truly an invasion in itself.

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Pink twink sitting at the London fields
Blue twink lying at the London fields
Both twinks
both twinks show off

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Twink Invasion

Historically, gay men have always incorporated heterosexual codes into their clothing. This may be seen as an intention to hide their sexual orientation (due to hate crime and etc) , but it has also created the irony of defining a gay man look. So aren't we always challenging ...

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