Fun and Colorful Gender-Neutral Fashion That's Not Boring
Euphoria. Exploration. Experimentation. Journey. Vibrancy. These words emerge top of mind when we think about gender expression. Because of socialization and gender performance, our gender expression is often illustrated through our personal and individual styles. It can make a huge difference when we find clothing that not only affirms our gender expression but celebrates our ever-changing and ever-bending nature. By exploring gender, we can often discover new aesthetics, brands, or designers. But the term gender-neutral can feel limiting or bland. To help you stay inspired and excited about your gender-queering journey—and to remind you that your gender expression is anything BUT bland and limited—we made a list of some of our favorite gender-bending brands that don’t sacrifice joy, creativity, and vibrancy to fit into a genderless category. These brands celebrate gender expression in all its diversity, center sustainability, and embrace individuality simultaneously. Slay.
Binders & Packers
Before diving into brands showing up for non-gendered fashion, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite folks making binders and packers. These brands help us find ways to feel more comfortable and empowered in expressing our style.
For.Them - For.Them is a queer-owned brand dedicated to queer wellness. They sell binders in different colors and sizes so you can find one that feels right for you. If you are local to NYC, be sure to follow them for inclusive events, too!
Spectrum Outfitters - UK brand Spectrum Outfitters makes safe, accessible, and affordable binders, packers, and accessories. Spectrum uses recycled materials in their products, and they plant one tree for every order to offset carbon emissions.
Clothing & Accessory Brands
Fashion Brand Company - Fashion Brand Company makes small-batch pieces that are showstopping, mind-bending, and absolutely iconic. These pieces illustrate that fashion is meant to have fun. Each piece is made using materials that are built to last (instead of ending up in our landfills).
Gundi Studios - “Colorful,” “vibrant,” and “celebratory” are all words to describe Gundi Studio’s line of pieces. Using daring colors, innovative styles, and unique metallic detailing, Gundi designs head-turning pieces that meet you outside the box.
Stella McCartney - in 2020, Stella McCartney released a unisex line under her label. You can find accessories, including shoes and bags, basics, and iconic pieces to reflect your style. Stella McCartney uses sustainable materials and packaging and collaborates with climate and environmental organizations for many of their projects.
Abacaxi - This brand is inspired by ancient and Indigenous textile traditions and practices that celebrate vibrancy using a wide range of diverse textures, colors, and patterns. Most recently, Abacaxi released a line of sustainable knitwear pieces that will make the perfect addition to your light weight summer wardrobe.
Official Rebrand - Official Rebrand is an upcycled art and fashion brand breaking the definitions of what fashion should look like. Official Rebrand transforms non-gendered fashion into something totally trend-setting.
Tyler McGillivary - Have you ever wanted to look like a literal walking flower? Or a dangerous poison dart frog? Tyler McGillivary is the place to be when it comes to magical pieces that will make you feel boundless.
Back Beat Co. - Sometimes you need to opt for comfort and ease; Back Beat Co. has you covered. This brand makes comfortable, size-inclusive basics using materials like recycled hemp and cotton. But Back Beat makes sure we know that basic doesn’t have to be boring.
Tunnel Vision - This LA-based, small-batch, and curated vintage brand designs original pieces that incorporate various recycled and sustainably-sourced materials. Their products are Y2K inspired and will bring out the Avril Lavigne punk rocker in all of us.
Mind Blown - Inspired by counter-culture identity, Mind Blown is a New York-based streetwear brand making upcycled pieces. Mind Blown is quite literally what it sounds like: groundbreaking and expressive.
WRAY NYC - Wray is a Brooklyn-based brand that makes pieces inspired by sculpture, painting, and design. You can find styles that break fashion norms and are intentionally diverse in size and fit.