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Why men’s fashion is skimpier and more queer

Life and Art from FT Weekend

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Exploring the Trend of Men's Focus on Physical Appearance and Body Ideals

This chapter examines the growing emphasis on men enhancing their appearance and bodies, discussing the influence of societal standards and social media on their physical ideals. It also explores the impact of drugs like steroids and Ozempic, the male gaze in male aesthetics, and how the quest for a specific physique can be linked to ideas of achievement and societal standing.

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