Breaking Gender Norms with Fashion
Mark Brayan, a 61-year-old father of three, has been wearing skirts and heels to work for four years to challenge traditional gender norms. As a robotics engineer manager living in Germany, Mark has impressed social media, gaining over 73k followers. His message? Straight, cisgender men can embrace “masculinity” while wearing clothes often seen as feminine.
Fashion and Comfort
On Instagram, Mark shared, “I’m just a straight, happily married guy who loves Porsches, beautiful women, and incorporating high heels and skirts into my daily wardrobe.” For him, his fashion choices are about comfort and style, not a statement on sexuality.
Embracing Style and Family
Mark told Metro.co.uk that fashion and comfort drive his choices. “I want to be different. I’m still the manly husband and father. My daughter even borrows my shoes sometimes.” His colleagues were supportive, as he had already worn heels with pants before introducing skirts into his wardrobe.
Work-from-Home Confidence
Even during the pandemic, when working from home, Mark hasn’t let go of his heels. He continues to confidently challenge norms, rocking matching work outfits and shoes.