Who was it that decided pink was for girls and blue was for boys?
Thankfully, most people have come to understand that this notion is about as relevant as whether your preference is for tea or coffee.
“Applying gender preferences to colours, garment shapes or even shoe styles is a thing of the past,” says artist/designer Ari Jensen. “These ideas are outdated - fashion has moved on. We’re a long way from crinoline petticoats, top hats and men in black. With some styling there might be an element of ‘fit’ that pertains to gender but even that is rare these days. Fashion now is very much a case of self-expression and individual style”.
Denim jeans were probably the forerunner in terms of non-binary garments, but now genderless fashion is serious business. Many of the major fashion houses including Stella Mcartney, Chanel, and Gucci (now producing ‘Gucci MX’) offer androgenous clothing collections. New genderless labels are also incorporating eco fabrics, and fair-trade production as a part of their ethics, putting sustainability, design, and quality above gender conformity.
“Fashion is always evolving. In practical terms both sexes now have very similar lifestyles which is reflected in the clothes we choose to wear. People wear what they feel comfortable in and express their own personal style. Fashion is becoming more personal and definitely more gender neutral,” said Ari.
Gender bending celebrities have been paving the way for non-binary fashion for decades. Artists such as David Bowie and Prince were legendary for rejecting gender boundaries and now non-binary fashion choices are the domain of not just celebrities but mainstream daily life. Regardless of whether you are Harry Styles or Billie Eillish, fashion is something that can be enjoyed by all people, regardless of gender.
We applaud all those who openly question gender stereotypes and fly the flag for Gender Neutral Fashion.
Check out the article in Vogue where Ezra Miller discusses his take on gender expression:-
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