In General
We think that clothing can be sexy independent of gender. In fact, we think high heels can be stylish on men. From LOST superstar Dominic Monaghan to the runway shows of John Paul Gualtier, high heels on men have been publically accomodated.
Evangeline Lilly's View of Men in heels
We're not the only one that thinks heels can be sexy on men. On March 2, 2007 LOST superstar Evangeline Lilly appeared on The View. At 4:55 Evangeline Lilly said , "I tend to like metrosexual men. I like men who have a little woman and a little man in there...So if he's willing to go shop for me and buy me new clothes..." And her final conclusion at 5:30 , "I don't mind a man in high heels!"
Heels For Men on the Runways
For us, stilettos are about fashion. Stilettos for men have graced runways over the years. Gaultier is the first that comes to mind, with Vivienne Westwood running a close second. Thicker 4 "heels were displayed by Rick Owens in his F/W 06 line, are being sold off the shelf by Acne Jeans in Sweden, and Dior Homme's 6.5 cm heel was an intro to tomorrow's future for men. The YSL Johnny Boot pervades the sidewalks of major fashion capitals as well. And recently Marjan Pejoski unveiled high heels on men in his upcoming 07 Fall line...
The above picture is from John Paul Gualtier's Fall/Winter 2003 runway show.
The above photo is credited to Prada and Meatballs, a Milan based street fashion blog. The picture is from an Italian runway show for Vivienne Westwood.
The above picture is from the Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2006 runway show.
The above photo is also from the Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2006 runway show.
The above photo is credited to the Acne Jeans website. The photo is from their Fall/Winter 2007 collection.
The above picture is credited to the Acne Jeans website. The photo is from their Fall/Winter 2007 collection.
The above photo is credited to the Marjan Pejoski Fall/Winter 2007 line.
The above photo is credited to the Marjan Pejoski Fall/Winter 2007 line.
In London, Rui Leonardes debuted 4" pointy stilettos for men at the Royal College of Art show...
In an interview with blogger Filep Motwary Rui stated, "...my work is about questioning female and male stereotypes, blurring boundaries of gender and social identity is a subject which I'm particularly interested....My high heels for men are designed for a man feet, we are not talking about tranny shoes here...men have been wearing high heels for centuries...These shoes are for men with balls and kickass women."
Men in Heels on the streets
It's not just celebrities and designers promoting heels for men either. They are being seen on the streets as well.
The above picture is credited to Japan's Show Studio Hot or Not 2006 contest site. This is a a picture of Yamachang.
The above pic is credited to Refinery29.com. The picture is of Gentry and was taken in Soho, New York City.
The above pic is credited to Hel Looks.com. The picture was taken in Helsinki.
Yes, that is Vincent Gallo.
