News•Mar 9, 2026
How Looksmaxxing, Clavicular, And Alt-Right Masculinity Went Mainstream
The 21‑year‑old influencer known as Clavicular walked the Elena Valez runway at New York Fashion Week, bringing the looksmaxxing subculture and overt alt‑right masculinity into mainstream fashion coverage. Designers responded by featuring looksmaxxing‑themed T‑shirts, signaling a shift from niche internet forums to high‑profile runway shows. The episode’s hosts dissect how this hyper‑masculine aesthetic, rooted in misogynist online communities, is being monetized by the beauty and apparel industries. The discussion also questions whether deplatforming can curb the influence of such Gen‑Z creators.
