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To Bedazzle or Not to Bedazzle? Why Black Social Media Is Divided Over this Latest Men’s Fashion Trend
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Bedazzled menswear has become one of the most polarizing trends on social media, with creators debating whether rhinestones belong on men at all.
Well, aside from some folks thinking the fashion trend is ugly, some women on TikTok feel it is very feminine and that rhinestones should be reserved for women’s clothing.
Many Black male pop culture icons have rocked gorgeous, bedazzled fits for decades.
Luther VandrossAmerican R&B & Soul singer Luther Vandross (1951 – 2005) performs onstage at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, October 2, 1991.
Women-Approved Bedazzled ClothesTikTok creator @shereesenreneee compiled examples of tasteful bedazzled fits for men seeking a more balanced look.