Understanding Homophobia in Fashion | From Rick Owens to J.Crew's Pink Sweater Controversy

I think it's time for a conversation about homophobia in men's fashion. I've wanted to make this video for a while, but it's a very sensitive topic. The latest J Crew pink sweater controversy pushed me over the edge. If you haven't heard about it, I'll post the article below, but the online reaction to a seemingly innocuous pink sweater seems like a bridge too far. I wanted to approach the topic from an understanding perspective, but when seeing homophobic or Satanic panic-style comments in Rick Owens social media posts, I have to ask how people are coming to these fandoms in the first place. I dive into the art forms roots in queerness, and what it means to be a fan of fashion as a straight man. J Crew sweater controversy: https://wwd.com/eye/lifestyle/j-crew-pink-sweater-men-debate-1238357530/ Rick Owens fundraiser: https://www.out.com/fashion/designer-rick-owens-selling-feet-pics-transgender-charity #fashionnews #fashiontrends #rickowens #jcrew