Is gender-neutral clothing the future of fashion?
7 years, 5 months ago

Is gender-neutral clothing the future of fashion?

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fashion designers are combining men’s and women’s collections on the runway, John Lewis have abolished “girls” and “boys” labels on children’s clothes, and more fashion brands are launching gender-neutral collections, one of these is streetwear-inspired label: Wildfang. Initiatives like John Lewis’ “allow children to express themselves fully and be all they can be - irrespective of sex,” she said, However, gender therapist Dr Christella Antoni, stresses the importance of not replacing one with the other. “There is advantage to having clothes available that our more gender-neutral but this doesn't mean they should totally replace clothes for girls and clothes for boys,” she told The Independent. “In an ideal world gender-neutral clothes should exist alongside clothes for girls and clothes for boys,” she said, adding that it would be wrong to force a child to wear clothes that they feel don’t match their identity, whether that is strictly gendered or not.

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Prada asks what it means to be feminine at Milan Fashion Week
1 month ago

Prada asks what it means to be feminine at Milan Fashion Week

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Are gender-neutral clothes the next big fashion trend?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Are gender-neutral clothes the next big fashion trend?

Live Mint  

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Why I’ve stopped wearing women’s clothes – and you should try it, too
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Why I’ve stopped wearing women’s clothes – and you should try it, too

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Gender fluidity is no trend, It is a timeless truth
4 months ago

Gender fluidity is no trend, It is a timeless truth

New Indian Express  

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Chloé brings back bloomers, blousons and baby blue at Paris Fashion Week
6 months ago

Chloé brings back bloomers, blousons and baby blue at Paris Fashion Week

The Independent  

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Designer Ashish Soni predicts gender-neutral fashion in the future
1 year, 1 month ago

Designer Ashish Soni predicts gender-neutral fashion in the future

The Hindu  

Designer Ashish Soni says as a designer, he is all for inclusivity and sustainable talk if designers and consumers actually walk the talk. As a curator-in-chief of Blenders Pride Glassware Fashion NXT he says, “All of us as individuals should do our own little things to bring a change. Fashion NXT Festival has been crafted keeping in mind the pulse …

Is genderfluid fashion the next big trend in 2024? Experts share insights
1 year, 3 months ago

Is genderfluid fashion the next big trend in 2024? Experts share insights

Hindustan Times  

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Sustainable Fashion Week ‘a massive success’ with events across the country
1 year, 5 months ago

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Menswear has made women feel confident for centuries, but will the gendered separation ever cease to exist?
1 year, 7 months ago

Menswear has made women feel confident for centuries, but will the gendered separation ever cease to exist?

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Levi's CEO says it's growing a gender neutral line
1 year, 10 months ago

Levi's CEO says it's growing a gender neutral line

Daily Mail  

The CEO of Levi Strauss & Co has said there is 'definitely consumer appetite' for a gender neutral clothing line - which the company is currently trying to build out. Speaking in the context of Bud Light's disastrous marketing campaign with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, he said that there is an assured appetite for gender neutral clothing - based on …

The best white trousers for women from Asos, M&S, Warehouse and more
2 years, 6 months ago

The best white trousers for women from Asos, M&S, Warehouse and more

The Independent  

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‘Fashioning Masculinities:’ Tracing the history of gender-fluid menswear
3 years ago

‘Fashioning Masculinities:’ Tracing the history of gender-fluid menswear

CNN  

London CNN — A long cape in a light-catching dusty pink; a floral brocaded silk robe with a cinched waist; a military buff coat decorated with dainty ribbon fastenings – these are some of the most subversive items featured in the new exhibition “Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear,” at London’s Victoria and Albert museum. “We really want to show …

Primark accused of selling ‘sexist messaging’ on children’s clothing
3 years ago

Primark accused of selling ‘sexist messaging’ on children’s clothing

The Independent  

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Gender-Neutral Clothing Brands For Babies, Toddlers And Young Kids
3 years, 1 month ago

Gender-Neutral Clothing Brands For Babies, Toddlers And Young Kids

Huff Post  

There’s a lot to be said for encouraging young kids to express themselves in whatever ways feels right to them and dismantling gender stereotypes in early childhood. Buying gender-neutral clothes for your little ones guarantees a universal wardrobe that can be passed between siblings, cousins or friends — regardless of anyone’s gender. In fact, most of the stores listed don’t …

The story of denim: Is it going through an identity crisis?
3 years, 4 months ago

The story of denim: Is it going through an identity crisis?

The Independent  

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Shoppers heap praise on M&S for ‘powerful’ photograph of ‘real’ models in new inclusive underwear range
3 years, 9 months ago

Shoppers heap praise on M&S for ‘powerful’ photograph of ‘real’ models in new inclusive underwear range

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Gender neutral clothes are the next big thing in fashion
3 years, 9 months ago

Gender neutral clothes are the next big thing in fashion

CNN  

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How gender fluidity is revolutionising London Fashion Week
4 years, 1 month ago

How gender fluidity is revolutionising London Fashion Week

The Independent  

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The millennials redefining sexy
4 years, 11 months ago

The millennials redefining sexy

BBC  

The millennials redefining sexy Getty Images Low-key, wearable and inclusive lingerie is reflecting a shift in attitude. Where Agent Provocateur was known for creating vampy luxury lingerie and high-octane glamour for women, Rees’s most recent venture, the underwear-meets-streetwear label Les Girls Les Boys, takes a different tack. “If anything, we’ve gone too far the other way, with social media creating …

The Problematic Politics Of Style And Gender Identity In The Workplace
5 years, 6 months ago

The Problematic Politics Of Style And Gender Identity In The Workplace

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Queer. “I’d never felt like my gender identity and expression were truly respected or empowered in any workplace.” Prior to my current role as a consultant with Awaken, I’d never felt like my gender identity and expression were truly respected or empowered in any workplace. One male-bodied person has asked me, “So are you wearing that for …

LFWM: Five key trends for SS20 from the men's fashion shows
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LFWM: Five key trends for SS20 from the men's fashion shows

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International Men’s Day 2018: Men are now wearing make-up, sequin jackets
6 years, 4 months ago

International Men’s Day 2018: Men are now wearing make-up, sequin jackets

Hindustan Times  

There is indeed an International Men’s Day -- and it falls on November 19 every year -- to highlight issues that affect masculinity the world over. On International Men’s Day 2018, keep reading to learn more about gender-fluid fashion and beauty trends. As the rules of gender presentation become more and more flexible, make-up continues to slowly infiltrate some men’s …

Museum forced to rebrand event after outrage at use of ‘womxn’
6 years, 5 months ago

Museum forced to rebrand event after outrage at use of ‘womxn’

The Independent  

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Woman criticises online shops’ limited gender options in viral tweet: ‘I shop on both sides’
6 years, 8 months ago

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The Independent  

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This is why we no longer need gendered magazines
6 years, 8 months ago

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The Independent  

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River Island unveils gender-neutral children's clothes
7 years, 3 months ago

River Island unveils gender-neutral children's clothes

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John Lewis gender neutral clothing labels faces public backlash
7 years, 6 months ago

John Lewis gender neutral clothing labels faces public backlash

The Independent  

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Blurring the lines of his, her clothes[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
7 years, 6 months ago

Blurring the lines of his, her clothes[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

The idea of being genderless is raging in the fashion world, as is seen in a show in Paris for H&M. For his spring/summer 2018 men's collection, Browne re-envisioned the traditional men's suit with high and low skirts. Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has infused his collections with pieces for men and women that are a hodgepodge of colors, textures, …

Rain Dove: Meet the firefighter turned model who’s defying gender norms in the fashion industry
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The Independent  

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Par femme: The coolest women's sex shop on the internet
8 years ago

Par femme: The coolest women's sex shop on the internet

The Independent  

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Clothes don’t define gender: Eshan Hilal, India’s first male belly dancer
8 years ago

Clothes don’t define gender: Eshan Hilal, India’s first male belly dancer

Hindustan Times  

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Comfortable and flattering: Woman discusses wearing men's clothing for a month
8 years, 2 months ago

Comfortable and flattering: Woman discusses wearing men's clothing for a month

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How women reclaimed their place in fashion's spotlight in 2016
8 years, 2 months ago

How women reclaimed their place in fashion's spotlight in 2016

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Jaden Smith: People don't 'get' gender norms
9 years ago

Jaden Smith: People don't 'get' gender norms

The Independent  

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Zara joins the gender fluid movement with new unisex clothing line
9 years ago

Zara joins the gender fluid movement with new unisex clothing line

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Paris Fashion Week 2015: Gender lines were blurred as designers explored sex, meaning and dress codes
9 years, 5 months ago

Paris Fashion Week 2015: Gender lines were blurred as designers explored sex, meaning and dress codes

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Fed up moms create their own clothing for girls
9 years, 7 months ago

Fed up moms create their own clothing for girls

CNN  

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NYFW Men's Is Diverse, So Why Can't NYFW Women's Get It Together?
9 years, 8 months ago

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Huff Post  

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10 years, 1 month ago

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Daily Mail  

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10 years, 2 months ago

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