Clothes and fashion do not have any gender. Unisex clothing is rare even in today's world. Even though women have expanded their fashion horizons by tucking their clothes into pants, and there are hardly any items from men's fashion that women aren't capable of pulling off, some gender-based fashion rules still exist for men.
There is a long road to take to make fashion genderless and epicene. But even after all, these men broke some fashion rules and gender-based stereotypes in the styling field. Although it is rare to see men carrying flowy skirts, heels, or bags, some fashion stereotypes that did not accept men now embrace them.
Men's fashion is about breaking free from the conservative norms and experimenting with new, fresh combinations of different clothes and colours. Men don't mind breaking fashion boundaries and taking risks to find joy in celebrating their uniqueness and individuality in the ocean of normality.
The trends can be gender neutral as well as masculine. One can ditch their regular pair of basic trousers and wear wide loose pants, wrap a jacket, or wear printed trousers with corsage and scarves. There are multiple great options to celebrate gender fluidity.
Stereotypes broken by Indian fashion brands
● Pink is women's colour
Back in the day, the men's section in clothing stores looked dull and lacked colour. Men outfit consisted of the primary colour palette having shades of blue, white, brown, grey, and black. However, men are now comfortable trying out different vibrant colours like pink t-shirt, neon, and red. So, the point "pink is for women and blue is for men" is just a ploy.
● Floral prints are not for males
Floral Prints are one of the most trending and perfect fits for summers, beaches, etc., and it is not limited to just one particular gender. Nature shouldn't be associated with one gender. Floral printed shirts, casualwear, and t-shirts have been one of the top trends in the menswear collection for a few years now, and they are embracing the perfect style for summer just like they should. Many Bollywood celebrities are sporting this look, and the stereotypes of men's fashion brands in India have officially broken.
● Pieces of jewellery
Jewellery was a part of men fashion back in the day. They've been wearing jewellery since the stone age. But all of a sudden, it is labelled as "women's style," and men are ridiculed for wearing jewellery like chunky chains, ear studs, or nose rings. However, men are embracing it again and investing in excellent gold chains, rings, earrings, bracelets, and many more products.
● Shimmers and Blings
The only shimmery item men's fashion wear was sherwani which they wore at their wedding. Men’s attire has always been dull. Now, the fashion brands in India have officially broken. Shimmers have appeared back in suits, jackets, and almost in every section of menswear.
Fashion Fluidity or Gender Fluid Fashion
The heteronormative approach to fashion is slowly changing today, and a more inclusive, gender-fluid ideology is taking place. The top renowned brands like Gucci, Telfar, Harris Reed, Nicopanda, and not to mention Indian Fashion Brands, too, are already making non-conservative fashion. Fashion weeks are also catching up, slowly adapting to presenting a gender-fluid format.
The Gender Fluid Fashion Reports says that there has been a considerable improvement in search interests for fashion products that have been spotted on both men and women in the past few years. The interest in these items increased due to pop-culture sensations, including many celebrities.
Gender should no longer be limited to male and female, pink or blue. It should be a spectrum of non-conservative identities, and fashion is the best way to reflect that.
Final Thoughts
Male fashionistas are breaking gender stereotypes and pushing the boundaries of fashion by wearing different clothes like skirts, shorts, nose rings, male rompers, and much more. Fashion reflects an individual's style, sensibilities and the artistic point of view of society. Fashionistas have been breaking gender stereotypes and pushing the extremities of fashion.
While the elegant trends of the unisexual and androgynous nature have a long history in India, these new or acquired fashion trends from historical inspirations are taking courageous steps in breaking down the stereotypical society.
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