FALL 2024 READY-TO-WEAR
Beyonce?
Did Raul Lopez just win the New York Fashion Week Olympics?
Now what, pray tell, is a deceptionista?
The answer starts with another question: Remember the metrosexual?
The term was coined in 1994 by Mark Simpson.
He had vast disposable income, and spent it mostly on himself.
For further context, David Beckham was once described as the biggest metrosexual in Britain.
A stray, dear reader, is a straight gay.
The collection in itself was an anthology of the metrosexual from the perspective of a queer man.
It was easier to say Oh, hes not gay, hes just metro.
While the word was used derogatorily, it was easier than being gay.
Into believing they arent straight, that is.
But in reality, it is with us where the deception is, said Lopez.
The way he explained it, society likes to put men in boxes because of heteronormative programming.
Lopez also offered a new range of essential styles.
This line of Luar Basics featured sweater dresses, ribbed tees, sweats, and more.
Why is a heterosexual man who looks after his grooming newsworthy?
Why is it that the queer community reacts defensively to men who emulate us butarentus?
Why are gay men fascinated by straight men?
We get mad because if they can do it then it means were not special either, said Lopez.
Forget the strays, metros, queers, straights, and everything in between.
