SOMETHING NEW : BOYS IN PINK

Boys and girls have always been represented by the colours pinks and blues. They are supposed  to indicate femininity and masculinity, dark and light, soft and strong. However, over the years we have seen a shift in this mindset. Some parents have begun embracing both neutral and every colour for their kids, picking outfits for its affordability and fit rather than gender based.

Likewise, men these days have thrown away the rule books and wear shades otherwise deemed feminine. This is because because modern day  fashion has now taken on an anything goes dimension. So, adding colourful accessories to an outfit to make a statement is now a man's thing too. Colour blocking and to match is quite popular with menfolk as it is with women these days.

Boys in pink is giving a nod to the latest go to shade once it is open season for nuptials to take place with families, friends and guests after the lockdown. All hues of pink, from bubblegum, blush, peony, fuchsia, vintage or dusky rose have made a comeback.(Not that it really went away). Wearing it top to toe is very flattering for women, so ladies don't be shy to go all out in this colour. However, this article is a celebration of men dressed in pink "à la"style Afrique.

An African man's outfit couldn't be more masculine than Agbada otherwise known as one thousand five hundred. A dignifying outfit which also indicates wealth and status. I remember the main Guinea brocade colours for men were blue, brown, black, navy and every dark shade you can think of, very different from what we see today.

Seeing celebrities like Ebuka Uchendu, Banky W. and others, wearing agbada in all shades of pink is quite exhilarating. One cannot help but notice a certain air of freshness, freedom and confidence but most of all how effortless men  wear pink and not look out of place whether it is  made as agbada, or worn as a suit. It just goes to show that sometimes, stereotyping or being boxed in, gives no room for freedom of expression, experimenting and showcasing creativity. Here is to expecting even more "barrier-breaking" moments in fashion and every other boundaries that deserves shattering.