What Makes A Metrosexual?

Metrosexual is a neologism derived from metropolitan and heterosexual coined in 1994 describing a man (especially one living in an urban, post-industrial, capitalist culture) who spends a lot of time and money on shopping for his appearance. Debate surrounds the term's use as a theoretical signifier of sex deconstruction and its associations with consumerism. (wikipedia)

Who coined the term?

Mark Simpson, a British and outspokenly gay social "commentarist," first published the term in a 1994 article called "Here Come The Mirror Men," which ran in Britain's Independent . The concept was developed thanks to Simpson's book on masculine identity in a media-driven world, called Male Impersonators: Men Performing Masculinity .

There are a number of areas in which the metrosexual man will focus his attention: fashion trends, hairstyle trends, hair and skin care, physical fitness, nutrition, popular culture and home dÈcor as well as technology. In many occasions these areas will have cross-over. For example, the most popular new restaurant in town would be a crossover of the areas of food and popular culture, or the gym a man joins may offer spa services which would combine physical fitness needs with hair and skin care ect'.

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The new "buzzword" seems to mean different things to different people, but in general, a "metrosexual" is:

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A modern, usually single male connected to his feelings and his feminine side;

Grooms and buffs his head and body, will use fashionable clothing both at work or before hitting a night club has discretionary income to stay up to date with the latest hairstyles, the newest threads, and the right shaped shoes;

Usually confuses some guys when it comes to his sexual orientation.

makes these same guys jealous of his success with the ladies -- for many metros, to interact with women is to flirt;

impresses the women who enjoy his company with the details that make the man, among them:

His appreciation for literature, cinema, or other arts

His interest in cooking

His savoir faire in choosing the perfect wine and music

His eye for interior design

Is a city boy or, if living a commute away from downtown, is still urbane, if not rightly urban;

Enjoys reading men's magazines...

The bottom line is that while the metrosexual man does place emphasis and attention on all these areas of his life, he may not be expert in these subjects. The point is that he tries. He cares about his appearance and lifestyle, and although he may fall short of the ideals and goals he sets for himself, he makes the effort and that in and of itself makes him more appealing to many women.