Sheril KirshenbaumNov 30, 2022

Ever wonder why we assign ideas about masculinity & femininity to certain colors & styles?

Until the 1940s, pink was considered a strong color most suitable for boys. Ultimately, retailers decided to associate specific colors to gender to sell more stuff... which, in reality, is kind of a scam.

Boys also used to wear dresses until age 6 or 7. They were considered gender neutral until someone dictated how we should perceive them.

This cutie is former president Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1885 ⬇️

Show threadBenjamin DetenberDec 1, 2022
@Sheril We were fortunate to see this fantastic exhibit in London earlier this year, and it addressed the issue of color and gendered clothing. https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/fashioning-masculinities-the-art-of-menswear
Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear - Exhibition at V&A South Kensington · V&A

This exhibition explores how designers, tailors and artists – and their clients and sitters – have constructed masculinity, and unpicked it at the seams.

Victoria and Albert Museum
Show threadKonfetti 🎉🐳Dec 1, 2022
@BDetenber @Sheril
It sounds super interesting. Too bad it's already closed. Did you take any pictures?
Show threadBenjamin DetenberDec 1, 2022
@Konfettispaghetti @Sheril A dress that Harry Stiles wore.
Show threadKonfetti 🎉🐳
@BDetenber @Sheril
Thank you for the insight! I really like the different looks.
Dec 1, 2022 at 7:59amWeb