Fragile Masculinity Handle With Care

Fragile Masculinity: Handle With Care is an exploration of masculine identity, focussing on the inhibition of self-expression within male dominated environments due to societal pressures and expectations of men to assume the role of the archetypal man. ‘Handle With Care’ observes the effects and limitations of hegemonic masculinity, stemming from a fascination with blokes. Using workwear influences, juxtaposed with sensitive fabrications and symbolism, HWC aims to encourage conversations surrounding masculinity and class. Hoping to allow men who embody masculinity through their work, to break away from conventional and often constrictive expectations surrounding what it means to be a ‘Man’.