These 5 Genderless Fashion Pieces Were Made For Everyone
How we present ourselves to the world is both intimate and dynamic — it may change with our mood and with our whims. Today, you might have the feels for a frilly Victorian frock, and tomorrow might be a glam-punk vibe. Even your daily inspiration might be different — your mood, the weather, your gender identity, the day's agenda, or any other thing, quite frankly. The point is that gender-fluid fashion is not reserved for elite celebrities.
Sure, Harry Styles is a verdant force in gender-fluid fashion, but it's not just a red carpet stunt. In an interview with L'Officiel, the artist discussed dissolving the constraints of gender in everyday life.
Fashion and style choices are born from both functionality and self-expression. And it is at this intersection we find the roots of gender-neutral fashion, which Vogue deems more than a trend.
Dr. Dawnn Karen, a Fashion Institute of Technology professor, told LA Times that "gender-neutral fashion is the future." Along those lines, the bean counters of the fashion biz are tallying up the numbers, and sure enough consumer demand for fashion — especially by millennials and zoomers — echoes gender-fluidity is shifting retail clothing.
In a celebration of all things fashion, function, and expression, here are five genderless fashion pieces that were made for everyone.
Free People x Museum of Peace & Quiet
Maybe recently you wondered if you have too many sweatshirts, but the answer is a robust 'no.' There's always room for one more, and this genderless Free People x Museum of Quiet collaboration is a whole mood because Museum of Peace & Quiet feels like a chill romp through a peaceful desert, according to HYPEBEAST.
Embrace the aesthetic of muted green hues of sunbaked cactus and relaxing neutral tones. The drop shoulder design, oversized cut, and crave-worthy cream color make the Museum Of Peace & Quiet Crewneck an easy addition to any wardrobe.
These gender-inclusive shoes are more than fierce
Colombian designer Daniela Uribe is unapologetically fierce and channels that into her gender-inclusive shoe designs. Whether you're a fashionista cis-Queen, stiletto-loving Kween, or anything in between, styles are available in a size-inclusive range from 5 to 12. The versatile collection offers pumps, sandals, mules, slingbacks, sneakers, and boots. Every shoe is a work of art, dripping with enviable detail.
The vampy Love Yourself Pumps are an obvious choice for a night out, or follow Mindy Kaling's Instagram-inspo and pair them with day-casual gingham.
These unisex pants are better than leggings
WILDFANG gets bonus points for its cool name (obviously) and its steadfast belief that everyone deserves comfortable fashion — and pockets. So can we get an 'amen' for pockets? Yas, honey!
The folks behind WILDFANG cashed in their 401ks to create fashion for all, and outlets like InStyle noticed. The Essential Work Pant is proof that they understood the assignment. The workwear-inspired pants come in five colors, including this teal color, which is basically a gift from the Aegean Sea.
This gender-fluid clothing is made with surplus fabric from NYC's fashion scene
Daniel Silverstein is the force behind Zero Waste Daniel. The brand is dedicated to reducing waste within the fashion industry by creating genderless fashion with New York City-sourced fashion remnants. The designer's pink "all-over reroll'" sweatshirt is a stunning example of the pure magic he makes from other designers' leftover fabrics, according to Forbes.
People often ask if he uses discarded clothing, which is one way to reduce fashion waste. He addresses this on the FAQ page of his website. "NO, we don't!" he answers, using a smiley emoji for effect. "We always work with fabric that was discarded BEFORE it was ever turned into finished garments or worn."
These gender-neutral overalls have a not-so-secret climate agenda
Where to start? There are so many good things to say about this brand. We could go on For Days. Silly play on words? Admittedly, yes, but the brand's dedication to making a positive impact on this world is no joke. First, the brand is well-known for its "Take Back Bag," a program featured in Vogue that gives you store credit for your used clothing.
But, in addition to their environmental dedication, they offer men's, women's, and unisex clothing, like this Relaxing Romper. Select the website's "For All" page, and you'll have your pick of gender-neutral rompers, sweats, knits, and more.
There's plenty of fashion for everyone. So, toss the lame, outdated rules and create your signature style.