New York Times' newest fashion trend: 'transsexuals'!
December 9, 2010 - 03:00 PM
By Amanda Hess
http://www.tbd.com/blogs/amanda-hess/2010/12/new-york-times-newest-fashion-trend-transsexuals--5727.htmlThe New York Times' William Van Meter has declared 2010 "the year of the transsexual." That's an odd sentiment, given that "transsexual" is widely considered an outdated term that has fallen out of favor with many gender-nonconforming people. Whatever! Transsexuals are hot, hot, hot this year! And Van Meter has a list of totally not-actually-trans celebrities to prove this thesis.
Van Meter chooses to open his piece on suddenly-fashionable trans identity with the example of film star James Franco, who is not trans, but nevertheless dressed as a woman for the cover of Candy magazine. Once. Van Meter's next two citations: fashion designer Marc Jacobs (not trans) and Lady Gaga (not trans), both of whom have also engaged in a bit of stunt cross-dressing that has nothing to do with their actual gender identity.
