The Seal's in the Room: Fashion's Latest Outsider Obsession The recent media frenzy surrounding Neil the Seal has sparked a debate about the fashion industry's fascination with outsiders – specifically those with "bristly facial hair.
" This trend appears to be an innocuous example of our collective infatuation with the unusual and unknown, but upon closer examination, it reveals a more complex narrative about the industry's ongoing struggles with identity, inclusivity, and what truly constitutes style.
The proliferation of "outsider" models has been touted as a progressive step forward for fashion.