Reading Jezebel's sight this morning I stumble across something I'm not really sure how I feel about. This article discusses Yoko Ono's new line for men. Complete with light up bras, pants with a butt window, mesh tops and a chest plaque with bells that says "Ring for you mommy piece" ! Whilst reading through the article I can't help but feel that Yoko is making a statement. While 95% of the clothes featured in her line aren't practical for actual use, it makes me wonder, what is she trying to say?
This clothing has caused quite a stir amongst online commentators, ranging from anger to pure amusement.
But I can't help but see the irony in it. Women's clothing lines often make garments like the ones featured in this line all the time, and there is no flack heard about it, but the minute this type of clothing is made for men, there is an outcry. I think Yoko is saying, why should women be the only ones wearing clothes that accentuate specific parts of their bodies, when men can be objectified too!
If we were thinking that what we wore as men and women didn't matter and that no one noticed, we were wrong. People do notice, but nothing is said until its gone "too far" against the grain for people to be comfortable with.
Are the sexes beginning to switch roles, with women wearing the suits and men wearing the revealing/sexually suggestive clothing? Is Yoko Ono really making a statement?
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