The fourth wave of feminism has initiated important political movements and put intersectionality and r*pe culture at the forefront of society’s minds, yet one of its most significant triumphs has been the yassification of beloved male celebrities. Thanks to the hard work of the girls, gays, and theys that came before us, the dismantling of toxic masculinity has encouraged men to step up their fit game, throw on some nail polish, and gather their belongings into a sassy little tote.
I don’t know about you, but my Instagram feed has kinda turned into a Jacob Elordi lovefest, as I follow a lot of men’s fashion accounts that have been chronically posting about his Yves Saint Laurent-inspired GQ cover and that iconic airport outfit. While I’ve been skeptical about Elordi for years, judging him based on The Kissing Booth and thinking of him and Nate Jacobs as one and the same, I admit that I’ve fallen under his spell.
In fact, I’d go so far as to say I’m a Jacob Elordi style stan and his paparazzi photos evoke the elegance and class of a young Princess Diana. I know that might sound outlandish, but hear me out. He loves a baseball cap. He has excellent legs, knows it, and isn’t afraid to show them off. And he always knows how to finish off a look with the perfect bag. Elordi, like the people’s princess, just has a certain something that makes everything look exceptionally stylish.
Now, as a lesbian who is often suspicious of straight men and their style, it takes a lot for me to become a man stan. However, as I become more and more enthralled with menswear, I’ve developed a list of boys, along with Mr. Elordi, whose style I absolutely adore. These men are my it girls. They’re taking over my Pinterest boards, my closet, and my few remaining brain cells. While I certainly don’t want to be a man, I definitely want to dress like one.
A beautiful man with beautiful clothes. He’s unafraid to be feminine, which is notable when considering the toxic expectations of men in the rap world. Rocky has rocked a kilt numerous times, has excellent jewelry game, and loves to layer.
I remember first hearing about Smith’s style when he wore a dress to his prom back in 2015. It was insanely controversial and I absolutely adored him for it. Like A$AP Rocky, he is no stranger to androgyny and loves a bold pattern. My favorite look he’s worn is this middle pic of a gorgeous quilted and structured Louis Vuitton top paired with baggy jeans.
I found Forne on an IG carousel for some fashion show and became obsessed after looking at his feed. Once I noticed he was Troye Sivan’s stylist, I was hooked. Because he’s a stylist, he just gets it and wears some of the most interesting pieces I’ve ever seen. If I could switch wardrobes with anyone in the world, it would be him.
I keep watching and rewatching every music video he releases, partly just for the outfits he and his dancers wear. The Diesel chaps from the Rush video are unbelievable and mark my words, I will wear this outfit one day for a Halloween costume. Also, the disco ball Gucci outfit is something I would consider being buried in.
I’ve become a Bad Bunny fan solely based on his outfits, which are crafted by the talented stylist Storm Pablo. He always shows up in something unexpected, whether it’s a stunningly well-tailored suit or an avant-garde red carpet look. It doesn’t hurt that his face is also just really pretty.
Like Marc Forne, I found Wisdom Kaye on Instagram. Kaye is one of the most unique dressers I’ve ever seen and excels at embracing his feminine side. Each time Kaye puts on an outfit, it seems like he adopts a new persona or character.
Of course, I had to include a skater boy! Mock, like many of his skater counterparts, is confident enough to wear just about anything. Such an attitude makes it so that he can wear eclectic looks and bright colors without looking ridiculous. His pink hair is also always the perfect accessory.
Loyal readers know just how I feel about Edgy Albert and his classic wardrobe full of corduroy and denim. Not only is he a snappy dresser, but he also preaches practical and sustainable shopping practices while informing his followers about fashion history. I get almost daily outfit inspiration from him and have been influenced to incorporate more sweater vests into my wardrobe.
The oldest it girl on this list, Goldblum is a bold dresser who embraces colors and patterns that weaker men would likely shun. Like Elordi, he knows how to show off his stems, and he definitely has a thing for shoes. He’s frequently seen in Prada and even walked in a show once!
This list is certainly not comprehensive, and I’ll likely have a new it girl to add by the end of the week. But for now, I hope I leave you with some outfit inspo and a newfound appreciation for our generation’s Princess Di, Jacob Elordi.
My Cult of the Self
A lot of article recs!
Fran’s Cultured cover
I’m sure you’ve all seen Fran Lebowitz on the cover of Culturedand I hope you thought of me! It’s such an excellent interview and Nicolaia Rips, the journalist, says in an Instagram caption that she “hopes [Fran] never sees it.” If I had this opportunity I would feel the same way. Side note: I plan to one day be Fran’s biographer and I hope she never reads that either.
Rachel’s Yohji Yamamoto profile
I love reading about Yohji and his quirky opinions. He’s such a strange man yet undeniably an artist in everything he does. Also, through this piece, I learned that Caroline Bessette-Kennedy was a big Yohji fan which sent me down a deep dive into her fashion.
I finally watched Tár
It took me an uncharacteristically long time to finally get around to watching the film and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. While Cate Blanchett has some major explaining to do for all of the sapphic roles she undertakes, I was unsurprisingly obsessed with the costuming, which was done by Bina Daigeler (she was of course influenced by The Row). And the delivery of the line “I’m Petra’s father” has permanently altered my brain chemistry.
