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Gender-Neutral

On the way to becoming a more “genderless” society

Implications - Androgynous clothing created waves in the fashion industry last year, countering conventional ideals of what constitutes men’s and women’s fashion. This year, the gender-bending aesthetic continues, with more designers entering the “genderless” territory with makeup and jewelry made for both men and women. What is more intriguing, however, is that even schools are beginning to implement gender-neutral teachings, educating children at a young age to be less concerned with traditional masculine and feminine stereotypes and more concerned with individuality.
Trend Themes
1. Gender-neutral Fashion - As fashion designers continue to create gender-neutral clothing and accessories, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry to cater to consumers who do not conform to traditional gender norms.
2. Gender-bending Makeup - Creating makeup looks that blur gender lines presents an opportunity for beauty companies to appeal to a wider range of consumers and challenge traditional beauty standards.
3. Genderless Education - Gender-inclusive education, like that of Egalia Preschool, demonstrates the need for innovative educational techniques that encourage inclusivity and challenge societal norms.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - As designers continue to challenge traditional gender norms in fashion, there is a need for innovative fashion companies to cater to consumers who do not conform to binary gender identities.
2. Beauty - Disruptive innovation in the beauty industry can come from creating gender-bending makeup looks or developing products that cater to a wider range of consumers including those who identify outside traditional gender norms.
3. Education - As society becomes more self-aware of how children are raised, there is an opportunity for innovative educational institutions to provide gender-inclusive environments that encourage individuality and creativity.
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Megatrends
6 Featured, 52 Examples:
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Date Range:
Sep 10 — Jul 11

Featured Examples

Amish-Inspired Fashion
Amish-Inspired Fashion
The 1205 AW11 Collection is Filled With Sparse, Unisex Looks
When I was going through the 1205 AW11 lookbook, I couldn't help but think about Grant Wood’s famous American Gothic painting. You know, the portrait of the old husband-and-wife farmers. That simple, Amish-inspired… MORE
Androgynous Jewelry
Androgynous Jewelry
The HNSDM Jewelry Line by Handsome Clothing Company is Non-Gender Specific
What makes a great piece of jewelry is uniqueness, and the HNSDM jewelry line by Canadian-borne Handsome Clothing Company is definitely that. With the collection's leading feature being non-gender specific,… MORE
Confused Couture
Confused Couture
Commes des Garcon Fall 2011 Was Full of Schizophrenic Fashion
The Commes des Garcon Fall 2011 show didn’t disappoint this week in Paris, with a collection that mixed and matched without following any rules. The ever-eccentric design house produced a collection of… MORE
Gender-Bending Makeup Canvases
Gender-Bending Makeup Canvases
Oriental Spirit in Factice June 2011 Channels Chinese Culture
Models Tobias Brahmst and Valentin Excoiffier are transformed into gender-bending living canvases for Oriental Spirit in Factice June 2011. The beauty editorial features the makeup artistry of Min K, who… MORE
Genderless Toddler Education
Genderless Toddler Education
The Egalia Preschool Encourages Kids to Be What They Want to Be
It looks like more and more people are trying to find ways to level the playing field when it comes to gender bias, and the Egalia Preschool happens to house a few of them. This preschool has made it their… MORE
Gender-Blurring Galleries
Gender-Blurring Galleries
The Snejana Onopka Vogue Nippon Shoot is Both Masculine and Feminine
I love the dramatic quality of the Snejana Onopka Vogue Nippon photoshoot. Dark yet simple, it really makes you focus on the model and the way she is channeling both her masculine and feminine sides. Although… MORE

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