Blue is for boys, pink is for
girls; suits are for men, gowns
are for women (Billy Porter
might object to that). Several
designers today are blurring
the lines between identities
and making garments that
are viable for everyone.
Termed agender,
genderless, or gender-
neutral fashion,
it is a one-piece-can-fit-
all options.
A believer in equality, Akshat Bansal of Bloni
is seen advocating androgyny in his lines time and
again. His collection Neutrois (LFW A/W 2018),
symbolised the discrimination faced by people due
to biological, cultural, and aesthetic differences. He
said, “We aim to reinterpret gender norms and create an
identity that is neither male nor female, but neutral.”
Bloni, known for capturing unique identities,
was created with the aim to enable people to express
themselves better. “Fashion should transcend
functionality and creativity to define new perspectives.
At Bloni, we encourage the unconventional approach,
and believe in developing and nurturing ideas. Our process
allows our clients to understand and create their innovative
self-image, which would empower them to bring out their
quirks,” Bansal reiterates.
Designer Sumiran Kabir Sharma of Anaam, was among
the first to showcase gender-neutral clothing at his LFW
debut—Sonagachi (red light area). He had models walk
in unisex separates wearing shoes that read—bigotry, hunger,
poverty, homophobia—to highlight the cause of equality for
trafficked women and abused children.“Apart from no-gender clothing, we were also
among the first to talk about the queer movement. It was
tough, and the process was slow, but we stood strong. We
started working with unconventional muses in 2014; one of
our shows was done underground in a garage when there was
no Instagram,” said Kabir-Sharma.
Due to such advocates of change in the industry, people
are opening up to new definitions of beauty. It is, however,
a gradual journey to absolute acceptance.FASHION conversation
Models showcasing
designer Sumiran
Kabir Sharma’s (in
circle) designs(From top) A model wearing
Bansal’s design from the
collection, Neutrois, at the LFW
A/W 2018; designer Akshat
Bansal; Bansal’s sketchesr
ral
ng
sss(Fr
collect
A/
BBlue is for boys, pink is for
girls; suits are for men,gowns
are for women (Billy Porter
might object to that).Seve
designers today are blurrin
the lines between identitie
and making garments that
are viable for everyone.
Termed agender,
genderless, or gender-
neutral fashion,
it is a one-piece-can-fit-
all options.
A believer in equality, Akshat Bansal of Bloni
is seen advocating androgyny in his lines time and
again. His collection Neutrois (LFW A/W 2018),
symbolised the discrimination faced by people due
to biological, cultural, and aesthetic differences. He
said, “We aim to reinterpret gender norms and create an
identity that is neither male nor female, but neutral.”
Bloni, known for capturing unique identities,
was created with the aim to enable people to express
themselves better. “Fashion should transcend
functionality and creativity to define new perspectives.
At Bloni, we encourage the unconventional approach,
and believe in developing and nurturing ideas. Our proce
allows our clients to understand and create their innovative
self-image, which would empower them to bring out their
quirks,” Bansal reiterates.
Designer Sumiran Kabir Sharma of Anaam, was among
the first to showcase gender-neutral clothing at his LFW
debut—Sonagachi (red light area). He had models walk
in unisex separates wearing shoes that read—bigotry, hunger,
poverty, homophobia—to highlight the cause of equality for
trafficked women and abused children.“Apart from no-gender clothing,wewerealso
among the first to talk about the queer movement. It was
tough, and the process was slow, but we stood strong. We
started working with unconventional muses in 2014; one of
our shows was done underground in a garage when there was
no Instagram,” said Kabir-Sharma.
Due to such advocates of change in the industry, people
are opening up to new definitions of beauty. It is, however,
a gradual journey to absolute acceptance.FASHION conversation
Models showcasing
designer Sumiran
Kabir Sharma’s (in
circle) designsromtop) A model wearing
Bansal’s design from the
tion,Neutrois, at the LFW
/W2018; designer Akshat
Bansal; Bansal’s sketchesr
ral
ng
sss(Fr
collect
A/
B