Through sexual selection, male ornaments have evolved over many generations because the female of each species developed a preference for a particular plume or colour. The male’s primary function is to perfect their dance and plume displays to attract their mate(s).

The ubiquitous interconnectedness between heterosexuality and masculinity is the doxa Jesse Gusek intends to challenge in the hopes of freeing everyone from the confines of an institutionalized gender binary, and toppling the patriarchy. Therefore, this collection is for those male bodies who wish to explore gender freely regardless of their sexual orientation.