Fashion designers seem to be in dire straits when it comes to men’s formal wear. It’s a tough gig, you see. After centuries of refining the good old American tuxedo and the classic Filipino barong, they’ve hit a creative brick wall. What else can one possibly add to these riveting ensembles?

Well, it appears the only way out of this sartorial conundrum is for designers to cross over to the side of women’s fashion. 

From the glitzy Met Gala in New York (Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner) to the extravagant ABS-CBN Gala in the Philippines (Kapuso singer Erik Santos), male celebrities are strutting their stuff in outfits that could put Lady Gaga to shame. It seems men have discovered the secret to shaking up the fashion world: just borrow a few ruffles, add a train to your tuxedo, and voila, you’re avant-garde!

So, ladies, watch out, your turf is under threat from backless tuxedos and floral getups. The battle for the fashion crown is on, and men are ready to show that they can strut, too!