Pink and blue balloons for the gender reveal. And the range of colours goes missing in between. Similarly when these kids grow up, the girl gets to wear an A-line dress while the boy gets to wear a shirt with trousers. That’s how people have been passing down fashion for ages but not anymore. In a day and age when people across the gender spectrum have raised their voices and claimed their space in the mainstream, why should Indian fashion be bereft of the sense of inclusivity and expression?
Dressing without labels is the new normal, as fashion leans into fluidity, self-expression and a wardrobe defined entirely on your own terms. The gendered label attached to clothing is slowly disappearing. We are living through a massive shift in how we dress, where the walls between ‘his’ and ‘hers’ are not just being painted over but gradually torn down.
What Is Gender-Fluid Fashion
Gender-fluid fashion has taken the world by storm. This enables people to break stereotypes and gender-normative rules of fashion in order to put out authentic renditions of their individual style. Gender-Fluid or unisex fashion involves clothing, accessories and styling cues that do not necessarily conform to gender conventions. This fresh perspective or rather the fashion movement is being headed by young Millennials and Gen-Z consumers.
Several Indian labels are championing this shift, creating collections that blur traditional boundaries and embrace a more inclusive approach to dressing.
Two Point Two
Founded by Anvita Sharma, Two Point Two is among India’s most prominent gender-fluid fashion labels. The brand rejects conventional menswear and womenswear categories, instead focusing on inclusive silhouettes, contemporary tailoring and versatile garments designed to be worn across identities and expressions.
HUEMN
HUEMN has built a reputation for challenging social norms through luxury streetwear Pranav Mishra and Shyma Shetty. Oversized silhouettes, unisex styling and boundary-pushing collections have made the label a leading voice in India’s evolving gender-fluid fashion landscape.
Karu Research
Karu Research by Kartik Kumra, blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design. The label’s relaxed silhouettes and artisanal garments are often presented beyond rigid gender categories, offering a thoughtful approach to luxury fashion rooted in craft and individuality.
11.11/eleven eleven
11.11/eleven eleven specialises in handwoven textiles, natural dyes and timeless craftsmanship. Founded by Shani Himanshu and Mia Morikawa, the label’s collections frequently feature fluid silhouettes and versatile pieces that appeal to consumers interested in gender-neutral, craft-led luxury fashion.
Bloni
Bloni focuses on futuristic aesthetic, experimental silhouettes and gender-neutral design philosophy. The label, founded by Akshat Bansal, unites fashion, technology and sustainability. The label also creates boundary-defying garments that challenge conventional dress codes while appealing to a global luxury audience seeking innovation and self-expression.
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Nowadays, fluid dressing is moving from the margins to the mainstream, providing the real luxury of expressing oneself wholly.
