What Is A Metrosexual?
Miscellanea / / July 04, 2021
Metrosexuals, they are men who care too much about their appearance, they consume fashionable clothes and even cosmetics.
In 1994, the term Metrosexual was coined, in England by Mark Simpson, derived from "metro" (Metropolis) and "sexual" (sex). He wanted to define the man of the 21st century.
He can be gay, straight, or bisexual. But it is clear that the emphasis of this is your appearance and the need to be observed by others.
It is not required to be wealthy, but it spends much of his salary on his grooming. It is also the effect of marketing that has promoted it as a new branch of products to increase profits, spreading it by all means.
This is not new in man, in fact it has always existed, classifying them as Dandys, fop, Rotos, or Casanovas.
There are those who do not look favorably on these types of men and classify them in a disparaging and unpleasant way.
We are all potential consumers of cosmetics, regardless of age, gender, race or culture. From medical issues to aesthetics, for fashion or work, for conquering the desired person or simply for ego and pleasure. Either way brands will use this to their advantage.
Dressing well and having the appearance of good health and condition are also incentives to stagger at work, and like many They say, the first thing they see is your face, it's your cover letter, reflecting this much of your personality and good looks.
For neatness and hygiene, it is convenient to take extra care, but for the man, it is essential to be clear about what he wants. Baldness and skin cancer are some of the problems that have forced him to use body creams.
He has also become a frequent customer of gyms, spas, and beauty centers, where he is served without much effort on his part, although at an extra cost.