Issue No. 34 of MASCULAR Magazine was about FASHION. ​ From expert tailoring to the most artistic haute couture, gay men have played a key role in the fashion industry. From the designers to themselves to the consumers, our fascination for all things fashion has been enduring and impactful. Over time, the “looks” that clothing represent have been deeply influenced by artistic and cultural events. And a plaid shirt has been emblematic of the bear community and suggests down to earth realness - whether or not that follows through in the character of the wearer is a different matter. From suits to sportiness to power to sexual identity, clothing makes the man. In these more gender-fluid times, men are using fashion to express more complex and nuanced messages. A man may choose to present as hyper-masculine physically, but to contrast that with delicate lingerie. For him, this look projects sexiness and makes him feel great.