Why Is Gender-Neutral Clothing So…Boring?

Gender-neutral fashion is having a moment. Urban Outfitters has a ‘unisex’ clothing line, in 2016 Zara launched a gender-neutral collection called Ungendered and in 2017 H&M debuted a collection of gender-neutral denim basics called Denim United. Luxury brands are following suit: Gucci now has a line named Gucci Mx, described as “a hand-picked selection of clothing and accessories with a gender-fluid approach”. For those who can’t afford Gucci, though, gender-neutral clothing is falling short. Girlfriend Collective’s recent launch of Everyone, a range which the brand describes as “everyday comforts for our friends of all genders”, was met with ire on Twitter. The collection is oversized loungewear in various shades of brown, including joggers, sweatshirts, and hoodies. Read more at Refinery29.