SYDNEY, May 9, 2001/ FW/ --- According to popular urban myth, Australian men are either surfers or Crocodile Dundee.

Somehow, we forget that one of Hollywood's greatest hunks, Mel Gibson is Australian and he if far from both stereotypes.

But whether an Aussie man fits the stereotype or can be the next Mel Gibson, it does not matter.

Because in the end, their interest in fashion is like their male counterpart north of the equator - still in development.

In the U.S., menswear is one of the fastest growing market in terms of apparel.

And though Todd Robinson's show is the only runway featuring menswear, let us think of it as a good start.

Robinson sent easy-to-wear pieces that can go from the beach to the country club, to a dinner out in town.

So ladies, let's hear from the boys, the Aussie boys, that is...