Gay bros would you wear this?
I'm a designer from Alberta and I custom made this leather tank for for a client for Gay Days at the Calgary Stampede. It's inspired by western wear, streetwear, and a bit of fetish styling.
Right now it's a one-off, but I'm trying to figure out if this is something other gay guys would actually wear, or if it's too niche outside of my own head.
If you saw this at Pride, Stampede, a festival, or a leather event, would it interest you? Would you wear it? And if not, what would you change?
I'm debating whether it's worth investing in more leather and making a small run, so I'd genuinely appreciate honest feedback.
edit- I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the overwhelming response. I genuinely wasn't expecting this many people to weigh in, and I've appreciated both the compliments and the thoughtful critiques. The Ren Faire/medieval comparison definitely wasn't lost on me. It was actually something I had contemplated while designing it. Looking back, I think the brown leather and more ornate hardware pushed it further in that direction than I'd intended. The client specifically requested brown, but I'm planning to make another version in black with more minimalist hardware and incorporate a lot of the feedback you've all shared. For everyone asking, yes, there are matching leather chaps that go with the top. They're still in progress, but they're part of the overall look. And to those who mentioned body inclusivity, thank you for bringing that up. It wasn't my intention to make anyone feel excluded, and it's something I'll keep in mind moving forward when photographing and presenting my work. Thanks again for all the kind words, honest feedback, and encouragement. I'm honestly shocked by the response. ❤️