Part of the 'new wave tomboy movement', it's a very outdoor branding boasting of bringing high quality, well designed, practical clothing. I’d rather shop gender-free every time.Ī nostalgic brand inspired by life in the Canadian West, the founders of Flannel Foxes grew up camping and exploring Canada’s western provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, carrying a deep appreciation for what those lands have to offer. This goes to show just how inclusive many gender-free brands are and the exclusivity of nearly all high street brands. Guess what I’m classed as according to Dapper Boi? A medium.and that’s based on actual measurements rather than vanity sizing. Just take a look at their size chart - it’ll make you feel the most body-confident you’ve felt in a while! This is because they take into account that people can be all sorts of shapes and sizes.įor example, in the men’s department of most shops I would have to get an XXL shirt or pair of trousers. Imagine if retailers started marketing “lesbian jeans” - there would be uproar from middle England! Anyway, the size and cut of Dapper Boi clothing is impressive. Basically I want a certain style of “boyfriend-fit” jeans but without the stupid marketing that goes along with it. I’m always on the lookout for the unicorn of jeans and trousers - a straight-leg almost skinny-fit made from hard-wearing materials but with room for my belly, thighs and hips.
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I can never find a standalone site for Agender, so I had to make do with a link to W Concept (they still use category titles such as “Men” and “Women” but they introduce the public to independent designers - swings and roundabouts.Īpart from the beloved GFW (of course!) I love the styles from Dapper Boi, especially the chinos and jeans. Think slouchy striped jerseys, bright and zany colours, Oxford-cloth long-sleeved polos, bum bags (fanny packs to the Americans) and just the general zeitgeist of a young Generation X in Mad Fer It Manchester and Sub-Pop Records Seattle. Their current collection reminds me of a mix between K-Pop boy bands and Kurt Cobain. What I love about these skirts is they have the amazing ability to look smart for work and equally just as at home on a hiker!Īgender, in my personal opinion, is perfect for grunge style. Skirtcraft has been heavily featured in press around the world, but don’t let the “skirts for men” stories put you off. No matter who you are, these skirts are guaranteed to make you look majestic and nothing short of it! Just look at the models on the website - they’re just living their best life. This indie retailer specialises in practical skirts with big pockets for all genders. Sure, they are very comfy and look cool but they’re just not practical enough for me.until I discovered Skirtcraft. You deserve better.” You do deserve better - head to their website to check out their latest offerings!Īs a woman with a masculine taste in clothes (albeit rather camp!), I tend to shy away from skirts. The website itself says “The company’s mission is to make sure women, trans men, nonbinary people and anybody else with smaller feet never again have to settle for shoes that are only kind of what they want.
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The indie retailer stocks a beautiful collection of smart shoes from Oxfords to wingtip brogues and boots. I am lucky that I have wide feet, so they fit me really well! However, women who are not “blessed” with swimmer’s feet can struggle to find the perfect fit when it comes to masculine footwear. I prefer “men’s” shoes myself because they’re more durable and I prefer the general range of styles available. So where you can shop judgement-free, ethically and responsibly when it comes to gender-free clothes? Here are a few up and coming indie retailers who are readily embracing slow fashion, as well as providing label-free clothing.įor those who prefer a more masculine style, but whose feet are smaller than men's shoe makers smallest size, Tomboy Toes could be the answer.
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But there are also a growing number of indie retailers offering a wide range of gender-neutral clothing which are a good place to shop for androgynous clothes which fit female and male bodies. The high street chains are slowly but surely upping their game when it comes to gender-neutral clothing.