#it doesnt all have to be loud and flashy to be groundbreaking

[springloveswinter]

I’ve seen some people complaining that Harry’s outfit was “disappointing” and “underwhelming” or whatever, and it is really sad to see that, cause his outfit was actually really on-theme - camp is not meant to be something specific or expected, it relies on being unexpected and in-your-face enough to make other people look twice but also representing the identity of whoever’s wearing the piece in a way that person feels comfortable with. 

If you compare Harry’s look to Billy Porter or Ezra Miller it will obviously look understated since their outfits are very dramatic and over-the-top and even theatrical, and I’m not complaining cause they look fabulous!

However, if you take a look at (to give an example of a straight man who actually followed the theme) Darren Criss’ outfit... it looks a lot like what we’ve seen Harry wear on stage. And it fits the theme, cause stage!Harry is very very camp and flamboyant, loudly enough that people see that as his default, the masculine pieces with bright details and strong lines. So, that’s what was expected from him.

As co-chair he needed to surprise, but stay inside the overall theme - and going for the glitter, the sequins, the drama was the obvious option. But as his stylist says in the interview they gave, that was not Harry, that was not inside his off-stage comfort zone and wouldn’t have represented him in a way that felt... him. So, they went with the not so obvious choice, and focused on the details. I’m not sure who else could’ve pulled that whole outfit off, and that’s the point! This is Harry experimenting with his style to fit his personality and identity - going from his previous very masculine style with a few feminine details to this very genderfluid, almost feminine look. With it he is showcasing a very delicate and elegant side of camp in contrast to the other host’s neons and feathers and ruffles. It is supposed to make you challenge your conception of what camp is, that’s the whole point. 

PS; if you are honestly grouping this look with the horde of cishet men that dared to go to the fucking MET GALA in black suits with the tiniest detail and called it “camp”, I hope you get new glasses cause you are not seeing right.