Gender-Neutral Fashion and Products
Gender-neutral fashion and products continue to be highly discussed topics. Multiple articles continued to discuss Harry Styles’ Vogue photoshoot, naming him the current face of gender-neutral fashion. However, multiple articles also discussed the criticism that came with this photoshoot, specifically with Candance Owens and her call to “bring back manly men”. Nonetheless, articles that mentioned this criticism made note that it is harmful rhetoric and men should be able to participate in gender-neutral fashion.
Meanwhile, Celebrities Ciara and Russell Wilson have created a gender-neutral streetwear line. In an interview Ciara stated, “Whether you want to be a tomboy or soften things up, there are pieces within the collection that allow you to do that. Inclusivity was at the forefront of our design process; we wanted to speak to as many people as possible. I love borrowing Russ’ clothes.” She also added, “We wanted to prioritise comfort right now as we’re all in our houses during this Covid era. The cool thing is you can wear Human Nation while you’re at home and then take it into the streets during your daily walk – having that flexibility was important to us.” A couple articles mentioned the popularity of gender-neutral fashion rising in Pakistan, taking inspiration from celebrities and fashion brands across the globe.
Multiple articles featured an array of gender-neutral beauty lines, such as products from Alo Yoga and LAKA. In an interview the CEO of LAKA stated, “When I decided to create a beauty brand, I thought the message must be responding to what is deemed the ‘most conservative’ now, which led me to thinking that the answer was a gender-neutral concept.”
One article highlighted POPSUGAR and Old Navy’s collaboration on a gender-neutral clothing line for tweens. Meanwhile, several articles mentioned NUNUNU’s gender-neutral line of Star Wars themed clothing for kids. The official Star Wars website states, “the 40-piece collection, featuring everything from clean-lined dresses to standard T-shirts, means you won’t have to shop in clothing sections marked for ‘boys’ or ‘girls.’” The Co-founder and designer of the collection commented, “NUNUNU is considered to be a pioneer in gender neutral clothing for kids. We have always been advocates of the freedom of expression and individuality, with the strong belief that little humans should never shy away from being themselves, which is why we have been offering gender neutral styles since our inception 11 years ago.”
