Metrosexuals: Not dead yet

Simon Doonan, attending fashion week, is alarmed by the trend.

After dining, I returned to the fray for John Bartlett’s show. Taking inventory of the unguent-packed goodie bag alongside Cargo magazine editor in chief Ariel Foxman, I became privy to some shocking insights into the exploding world of men’s products. “Our focus groups show that men, straight men, are now totally fascinated by grooming and skin-care unguents,” said the good-looking, young Mr. Foxman, adding: “Even more than electronics.” The depressing idea that heterosexual men were now obsessing about the merits of Clarins “fatigue fighter” instead of doing what they’re supposed to do—watching videotapes of Paris Hilton, drinking beer, being lap-danced upon and punching each other—precipitated another huge mood swing.