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FASHION
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Queer Fashion
Is there a
dress code for the gay community? How is queer fashion
different than fashion in general? Is there a difference
at all? Is queer fashion about the clothes, or about the
person wearing them? Is there a queer way to dress? or a
recognizable queer aesthetic? Do queer designers make
inherently queer clothes? Is rainbow the new black?
What is
meant by queer fashion? In the media and at various public events, we are exposed to edgy clothing
styles by such celebrities as RuPaul, Billy Porter, Lady Gaga,
Harry Styles, Cara Delevingne, Troye Sivan, Ruby Rose, Todrick Hall, Janelle Monae, and others. Are these outfits exclusively
queer?

Fashion, by definition, simply denotes the clothing
styles and trends accepted by the majority of a culture
at any given time. That said, style acceptation and
expression can be different among smaller niche groups,
whether it’s based on geographical location, age groups
or other demographic segments. From a purely marketing
perspective, queer fashion simply denotes fashion styles
accepted and worn by the LGBTQ community at large. And
certainly, within that community are smaller “fashion
tribes” that subscribe to certain looks, or approaches
to dress.
In terms of queer fashion, certain styles have emerged
that have meaning beyond their functionality, or trends
in general. Perhaps the most infamous is the pink
triangle. Originally used by Nazis to identify queer
people for the death camps, the pink triangle has now
been adopted by queer people to represent queer
identity. Additionally, the color pink has continued to
be associated with gay culture, as well as lavender.
After all, the color purple is the merging of blue and
pink (typically associated with male and female), to
suggest a more fluid gender and sexual identity. Other
historical examples include suede shoes, shoelaces
(rather than buckles), red neck ties and bleached hair.
More recently, the idea of a queer haircut has emerged,
especially for queer women.

Because queer people are typically forced to “come out”
in a heteronormative society, part of this “coming out”
process involves externalizing identity and eschewing
clothing styles that previously felt constrictive. In a
sense, queer people are subverting and/or rejecting the
meaning of clothes given by a culture or community and
investing clothes with new meaning. Subversion typically
operates within accepted gender binaries. Examples might
include a cis-female wearing a man’s suit, or a cis-male
wearing makeup. Rejection predictably operates outside
accepted gender binaries. Examples might include cis-males
who keep a beard and wear makeup, or cis-females who
wear a men’s suit and pair it with stiletto heels. These
subversions and rejections can be evaluated in terms of
societal norms on a whole, but can also be considered
within the queer community itself. Certain styles of
clothing, including butch or femme, denote the “tribe” a
person considers themselves to be a part of, providing
symbolic queer meaning that doesn’t exist in the greater
fashion community.

Clearly, queer fashion operates as a subset of the
larger fashion system. While queer style overlays with
fashion trends in general, the queer community has
historically adapted these trends to their own needs.
While not as obvious, queer clothing can also be
utilitarian, providing solutions to problems experienced
primarily by queer people. And finally, clothes are
given meaning by society in general, often with an
intrinsic moral code built in. Queer people often must
subvert or reject these meanings and find their own,
often allowing for greater visibility, within subsets of
the queer community.
[Source: Joshua Williams, Queer Cut, Nov 2018]
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Ashley Biden
Wears a Tuxedo on Inauguration Night
Ashley Biden rocked a tuxedo on inauguration night, and
people on Twitter couldn't get over her bold, chic look.
Inauguration Day was full of wonderful style moments,
from Michelle Obama’s statement belt to Jill Biden’s
ivory coat embroidered with U.S. state flowers. But if
there’s one inauguration look that’s really breaking the
internet, it’s Ashley Biden’s unisex tuxedo.
The 39-year-old daughter of Joe and Jill Biden rocked a
sleek tux on inauguration night, and onlookers were
rightfully obsessed with the chic, unexpected look.
Biden’s tuxedo is by Ralph Lauren, according to Harper’s
Bazaar, and features a cropped cigarette pant and an
open bow tie. The president’s daughter paired the
effortlessly cool look with black stilettos and a high
ponytail. By choosing Ralph Lauren, she subtly
coordinated with her dad, who also wore a Ralph Lauren
suit and overcoat on Inauguration Day.
While she may have had one of the breakout style moments
of the inauguration, Biden generally keeps a low
profile, rarely discussing her family in public. Biden
confirmed that while she will not have a job within her
dad’s administration, she will use her platform as first
daughter to advocate for causes close to her heart,
including social justice, mental health, education, and
community development and revitalization.
[Source: Lindsay Lowe, Today, Jan 2021]

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Genderqueer
Fashion
Genderqueer fashion is fashion among genderqueer people
that goes beyond common style conventions that usually
associate certain colors and shapes with one of the two
binary genders. Genderqueer fashion aims to be perceived
by consumers as a fashion style that focuses on
experimenting garments based on people's different body
shapes instead of following the restrictions given by
gendered clothing categorization. Genderqueer style is
characterized by the choice to not conform to gender
norms assigned at birth. Its purpose is to redefine what
is considered feminine and masculine.

This differentiation between gender norms through
clothing became preponderant during the nineteenth
century and it mainly involved different fabrics, trims
and constructions for different genders. Those
distinctions were meant to mirror gender roles in
society as masculine clothing aimed to be practical
while female fashion was perceived as purely aesthetic.
Therefore, there is a historical dimension to the
association between fashion and gender identity.
Nonetheless, gender expression today is recognized by
the LGBTQ community as a very personal and subjective
behavior. Genderqueer style is therefore intrinsically
tied to identity, and as such, it includes a vast range
of aesthetics.
According to contemporary criticism, gender becomes
through fashion a form of body style which is a
fundamental part of self-realization and presentation as
it creates a bridge between individual identity and
society. The genderqueer fashion style tries to recode
this relation, although encountering several
restrictions in the mass production of commonly binary
goods.
There is
an additional layer of risk for humans assigned male at
birth who want to present feminine by wearing dresses
and makeup, since the act itself is likely to attract
unwanted attention. There's a material consequence to a
male presenting feminine, and there's not a material
consequence to a female presenting masculine. When a
male wears lipstick, or puts on earrings, or wears a
skirt, his entire reality shifts.

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Queer Fashion Changing Society
Queer style is systemically rooted in gender
nonconformity and intrinsically tied to our identities.
It dismantles limiting style rules that have been
methodically employed as a means of symbolically and
literally perpetuating restrictive binaries and
oppressing freedom of expression. Queer style is a
fashion revolution, one of the most stylish forms of
protest of our generation. Fashion has historically been
political, particularly for marginalized groups. From
the flapper dress to the Zoot suit to Laverne Cox and
Caitlyn Jenner gracing the covers of mainstream
glossies, how communities and individuals express
themselves through clothing can be a form of visual
activism, even when that may not have been the original
intent.
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The LGBTQ community is at the forefront of
revolutionizing the way in which we look at garments in
relation to our gender performance and expression. Queer
style exemplifies the basic principle that style is a
personal, curated, artistic reflection of who we are on
the inside, and by fearlessly breaking norms, we have
created a social movement that enables every member of
our society to benefit from less restrictive, less
oppressive ways of expressing ourselves.
Of course, the fashion industry is
always looking for new markets and trends from which to
generate profits, so queer style is "in" right now from
an economic perspective. Fashion designers and media are
feverishly trying to capitalize on the “gender neutral”
and “gender ambiguous” trend. As noted in many fashion
articles, “gender lines are blurring.”
This fashion trend features designers with gender-free
labels capitalizing on fashion’s gender blur, the
narrowing of the sexual divide bent on eroding the once
rigid demarcation between conventionally feminine and
masculine clothes. Some fashion experts attribute this
phenomenon to a revival of ’60s and ’70s unisex trends,
and give some credit to the growing visibility and
success, both socio-politically and economically, of
queer style.
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Though androgyny is a hot trend in mainstream fashion,
and though the majority of start-up “queer style” brands
are focusing on producing masculine attire, it must be
noted that androgyny and masculinity do not fully
represent queer style. Feminine queer fashion is radical
and deserves space in the queer style narrative too,
because it challenges the gender, racial, ethnic,
cultural, age, and size beauty norms set forth by the
fashion industry. Feminine queer style is all about
reclaiming and redefining femininity. In some contexts,
feminine queer style is being unapologetically feminine
in response to pressures from queer-normativity and
heteronormativity to present more masculine. In other
contexts, it is about dressing how you feel inside and
walking with pride in spite of potentially experiencing
street harassment or violence.
Irrespective of whether the fashion industry recognizes
queer style as profitable, legitimate, or trendy, queer
style will remain political and will continue to
flourish as a social movement.
[Source: Anita Dolce Vita, Advocate]
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Gender
Fluid Fashion at the Oscars
Gender-fluid fashion was the real winner at the 2019
Academy Awards event. Stars like Billy Porter, Amy
Poehler, Jason Momoa, Elsie Fisher, Awkwafina, Stephen
James, and Sandy Powell were their authentic selves on
the Red Carpet.
For years
we got used to men’s red carpet looks as often boring.
Everyone wears the same black tux. Women, on the other
hand, bring glamour and beauty to award ceremonies but
are often reduced to just those attributes.
These discrepancies bring to light the central problem
of fashion: why are men and women’s clothing choices so
different? Fashion is political. Feminist critiques of
clothes would point out that women’s dresses put
aesthetics above function or mobility, while men’s
clothing is designed with purpose and not ‘prettiness’
in mind. These questions (of gendered clothing, sexual
politics, and the like) have existed in fashion for a
long time.

In the 1960s-1970s, as gender relations in the first
world shifted, gender-fluid or androgynous fashion made
its mark on the runway. ‘Modern’ women preferred
practical clothing but the neutral fashion produced
during this era often just put women in masculine
clothes without changing men’s fashion. Now (after many
decades) gender-fluid clothing has made a fierce
comeback in the past few years. Recently, designers at
prominent fashion shows have made clothing that can fit
either sex and both male and female designs have
evolved.
We live in an era with shifting ideas of gender
expression, identity, and equality and fashion are
changing dramatically. And the fashion statements on the
red carpet are no exception.
[Source:
Saira Mahmood, Tempest, March 2019]

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Short
History of Queer Fashion
1700s - Homosexuality was
illegal in Europe, which led to the emergence of small
and secret homosexual subcultures. Its members, known as
mollies, would cross-dress in private to self-identify
and attract partners. In public, though, there were
secret dress codes that allowed gay men and lesbians to
identify each other.
1890s - One of the century’s most influential writers,
Oscar Wilde’s flamboyant sense of style was as much of
an influence as his seminal works. His flowing hair,
floral accessories, loosely tied collars, breeches and
fur-trimmed overcoats spoke of his self-expression of
dandyism, evolving with his personal and public image.
1920s - Women adopted menswear in rebellion against
patriarchy. Movie stars like Marlene Dietrich played a
major role in popularizing androgynous dressing styles.
The Harlem “Drag" Balls also offered a space where
people could privately wear clothing of the opposite
gender.
 

1930s - As closeted gay
couturiers such as Christian Dior, Pierre Balmain and
Cristóbal Balenciaga rose in the fashion industry, they
experimented with both idealized and transgressive
styles. For example, Dior’s 1947 “New Look" was an
exaggerated presentation of the idealized female form.
1950s - Women increasingly began to wear trousers,
traditionally worn by men. Until the 1970s, the trouser
also served as an identifier for lesbians, though not
everyone adopted it. Some women preferred feminine
clothing, playing a role in the emergence of the “butch"
and “femme" identities.
1960s - Queer subcultures became more visible,
especially in London’s Carnaby Street. Mod and hippie
styles gained fame and men became more interested in
fashion. Androgyny became part of the counterculture’s
style language.
 
1970s - The Stonewall
Riots of 1969 paved the way for a change in gay men’s
fashion sensibilities. While the riots were started by
transgender “street queens" such as Marsha P. Johnson,
who opted for feminine styles, men opted for
hypermasculine styles. Feminist politics also saw women
moving towards “anti-fashion".
1980s - The AIDS crisis changed the way gay men consumed
fashion, swapping hypermasculinity for subversive
styles. Lesbians gradually shed their “butch" and
“femme" binaries for new ways of dressing, influenced by
different cultures.
1990s - Queer fashion extended its influence on the
runway, especially when it came to subjects perceived as
social taboos. French designer Jean Paul Gaultier, who
had created his campy cone-bustier dress in 1984, went
on to make skirts for men. Gianni Versace explored BDSM
in his 1992 collection, Miss S&M
2000 Onwards - The new millennium looks beyond gender
binaries. Principles of diversity and inclusivity have
redefined LGBTQ style while also changing the contours
of mainstream fashion. The idea of genderless clothing
has prospered, starting with designers like Rick Owens,
who has implemented it in his brand since 2002.
[Source: Shubham Ladha, Live Mint, Jun 2019]


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Meet Fran
Dunaway and Naomi Gonzalez
From women's boxer briefs
and loungewear, to comfy bras and bikinis, TomboyX is
changing the game for good. Targeting queer, non-binary,
and transgender customers, this lingerie company is
nothing like Victoria's Secret. In fact, TomboyX has
found success by going in the opposite direction. The
queer, female-owned, gender-neutral underwear company
tripled its income after introducing a boxer brief for
women.
Founders Fran Dunaway and Naomi Gonzalez began their
Seattle-based company in 2013 knowing little about the
fashion industry, but wanted to make clothes that suited
them as, well, tomboys. "I just wanted to find a cool
button up shirt that would fit me," Dunaway says. "Store
after store, rack after rack, there just wasn’t anything
for me. At first, it was frustrating. Then it occurred
to me. We had to make clothes for us, and, by extension,
everyone that the fashion industry wasn’t serving."

A Kickstarter campaign brought in $76,000, allowing the
women to start producing fitted polos and button up
shirts. But it wasn't until the women’s boxer briefs
blew up the following year that Dunaway and Gonzalez
knew they found an untapped market. They soon shifted
exclusively to underwear, loungewear, and sleepwear,
producing super-comfy bras, bikinis, thongs, boy briefs,
boxer briefs, hoodies, and pajamas. The clothing is for
women, men, and those who identify as neither.
"Our customers are the reason we are here," Dunaway
says. "Everything we do is with them in mind. From them,
we hear how we’ve changed people’s lives, how they feel
more confident and comfortable in their own skin than
they ever have. We hear from teens who are trans and we
hear from 70-year-old women."

With its growing success, which includes nearly
three-dozen employees and $25 million in funding,
Dunaway and Gonzalez hope to expand on TomboyX's
inclusive credo. TomboyX is currently available in a
huge variety of sizes, from XS to 4X. Dunaway and
Gonzalez are working to expand that, and make their
products available in 5X to 6X. The boxers and briefs
work for both those with penises and those without. The
company is also planning “packer” underwear specifically
for trans guys.
The most important thing about the company, says
Dunaway, is that its items are for everybody, or to be
exact, every BODY: big, small, those with breasts, those
without, boy, girl, or somewhere in between. This belief
system is ingrained in the founders. “To be honest,
we’ve never thought of ourselves as so-called 'women
entrepreneurs,’” Dunaway adds. “We just happen to be
entrepreneurs who are women, and it’s up to us to show
the world that there is so much more to gender than say,
pink and black, or belonging in this box or that.”
[Source: Neal Broverman, Advocate Magazine, May 2020]
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Standards
Femme One Day, Stud the Next Day
The more queer women recover from the femme/stud
dichotomy, we are discovering a love for more fluid
presentations in fashion.
A lot of lesbians and bi women have been categorized as
“lipstick lesbians,” “femmes,” “studs,” or “stems” based
largely on their fashion choices. Some people take pride
in their labels, while others believe labels should be
left for clothes. Either way, style isn’t necessarily
always about dressing girly or butch. You can be girly
or butch if you want to, but you don’t have to be. Some
people find comfort in switching back and forth between
traditionally masculine and feminine clothing. It can be
a freeing and fun way to experiment with your wardrobe.
A dash of dapper. Buttoned shirt and tapered
pants/shorts. This is a classic tomboy outfit that’s
perfect for any time of year, especially in the summer
with short sleeved cotton shirts. If you’re feeling a
bit bolder, definitely go for vibrant prints in your
buttoned shirts. Buttoning the shirt up all the way up
(top-button swag) can also help elevate your look. White
chucks or any other sneakers pair perfectly with this
outfit too.

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Colorful/Patterned suits. Fitted suits are already a
popular dapper trend, but reaching for a brighter color
like red can definitely make you stand out. Different
patterns like tartan or plaid can help you change up
your style too. Bralettes and suits both match really
well and are a different way to dress up. Three-piece
suits are another classic.
A Touch of Femme. Midi-dresses and oversized shirts are
comfortable in length and have a certain street style
look when worn with sneakers. These outfits are simple,
because the dress or shirt is the whole look. There’s
also a large variety in the kinds of prints, patterns,
and colors you can choose. If you have white sneakers
especially, any dress can easily match with them.
Comfy Rompers or Jumpsuits. A summertime favorite for a
reason, rompers and jumpsuits are also cohesive outfits
that don’t require a lot of effort. If you stick to
cotton or linen fabrics, you’ll be both stylish and
comfortable. Feel free to play around with textures and
patterns like chambray or stripes to fit your specific
look too. These outfits can be paired with sneakers or
sandals.


Keeping it Casual. Ripped Jeans and T-shirt. When it
comes to casual outfits, ripped jeans and a T-shirt are
a staple. Not only are they comfortable, but they’re
also edgy in a subtle way. They’re super versatile too.
You can dress them up with a formal top or formal shoes
like oxfords, or you can keep it more casual with a
baseball tee or simple colors. Any kind of shoes work
with this outfit, but if you’re looking for a style
upgrade, go for boat shoes or patterned slip-ons
Athleisure. When all else fails and you’re staring at
your closet like you have nothing to wear, athleisure is
the perfect go-to. Not only is it a popular trend, but
you can wear this kind of clothing in any way you want.
You can make it your own by choosing bright or neutral
color schemes. Aside from color, you can mix patterns
and go for a baggier or looser fit too. It’s a really
stylish way to be comfortable.
[Source: Qwear, DNA Co.]
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Gender Fluid
Fashion Trends
If two of the planet's biggest pop stars sign up for a
fashion trend, you know there must be something going
on. Rihanna posted a photo of herself on Instagram
wearing a T-shirt by London-based fashion label Art
School to her 76.8 million followers. Harry Styles
released his video for Lights Up in which he wears a
blue silk moire suit designed by Harris Reed, a
long-time collaborator.
Art School and Harris Reed all classify as non-binary
tags. Art School describes itself as "a non-binary queer
luxury brand," while Harris Reed is "fighting for
fluidity elegance." While there's a long tradition of
trendy LGBTQ designers (McQueen and Lagerfeld among the
most famous), they've been cis-identifying white men in
particular. The fashion label of "non-binary" is new and
relevant to a younger generation where more than one in
ten millennials identifies as transgender or
gender nonconforming. There is a handful of new fashion
brands, ranging from One DNA to Riley Studio, offering
everyone the same clothing, and where it feels out of
date to split the style into gendered lines.
"Fashion used to be very linear. It was men's or
women's, and you could never cross between the two,"
Preston Souza, chief of staff and buyer at The Phluid
Project, the first gender-free clothing shop in New
York, explained. "And what's nice is that these brands
are being dismissed by Generation Z. Sixty percent of
Generation Z will shop across gendered areas, evidence
that these patriarchal constructs are slowly phasing
out. "Younger stars like Billie Eilish, Yungblud and Lil
Uzi Vert dress androgynously and talk openly about
shopping between genders." "The women's section is way
better than the men's section," Lil Uzi Vert said in an
interview with GQ.
Mainstream fashion is a catch-up game. New York fashion
week included 36 models identifying as transgender or
gender nonconforming, while Pose actress Indya Moore was
the first non-binary individual to be the Louis Vuitton
campaign's head.

"It's not about a girl wearing a suit or a guy wearing a
shoe, it's about feeling yourself and experiencing the
vision and look," said Fader designer Christopher John
Rogers, who dressed Michelle Obama, Lizzo and whose
label won the coveted CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund award.
"It's about queerness when you completely reflect your
unique complexities when you dress up."
"The next move is to avoid seeing gender fluidity as a
phenomenon," says fashion and lifestyle blogger Ben
Pechey, "but to see us as real people and to ensure more
equality, protection and respect for the queer
community."
[Source: Industry Global News, Nov 2019]
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Androgynous looks are being embraced by the mainstream
fashion world, from male-inspired clothing for women to
gender-bending models on the runway. But queer fashion
isn’t just for looks. It’s a much larger social
movement.
Anita Dolce Vita (DapperQ’s editor-in-chief) said that,
while queer fashion is undefinable because it is
specific to the individual, it is “systemically rooted
in gender non-conformity. It is all about breaking
gender binaries and redefining femininity, masculinity
and everything in between and outside of."

Leon Wu (founder and CEO of Sharpe Suiting) also joined
the conversation and said queer fashion is not a niche
market. “In being queer designers, we have a specific
look or a specific way we want our clothes to fit,” Wu
said. “But I’m hearing also from cisgender folks as well
as heteronormative folks that they like our clothes and
they want to be able to embody masculinity and
femininity on their own terms as well.”
Vita also pinpointed a subcategory of queer fashion for
femme-identifying women who are “reclaiming and
redefining femininity” in an attempt to challenge
society’s constricting praise of masculinity.
“Femme fashion to me is just unapologetically femme in
its response to pressures from queer-normativity and
heteronormativity to present more masculine and more
androgynous,” Vita said.
While androgynous styles have been embraced by
mainstream culture in the past, Vita hopes this time
around it’s also reflecting people’s changing attitudes
about gender identity and expression. “Queer fashion is
not just a trend, but it is a lasting social movement
and it’s a social movement that benefits everyone,” she
said.
[Source: Kira Brekke, Huffington Post, Feb 2016]

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