Gender

Sustainable fashion has become a buzzword, and it seems like certain brands are leaning heavily on this trend. That is a great thing because many of us would love to see sustainability become the norm instead of remaining as a small niche in the fashion industry. One way that sustainability has seen a boost is due to brands that sell non-gendered clothing designs.

The topic of discussion today revolves around the common misconception that all male fashion designers are gay. As you know, there are a number of gay men who play a part in the fashion industry, but there are plenty of other prominent men designers who are straight.

Have you ever wondered why there is such an imbalance between genders? The idea of sexual inequality is very apparent, especially in this day and age. To delve deeper into this topic, we will be discussing the male gaze and its role in sexual inequality in our society.

A hot topic that has been brought up in the fashion industry has to do with the androgynous style. Today, we will discuss what that means and give you a beginner’s guide to help guide you towards assembling your own androgynous outfits. 

In today’s world, gender identity can be a difficult topic to discuss, especially with teenagers. Regardless of how you identify yourself, your child needs your utmost respect, love, and support to guide them through whatever struggles they may face regarding their gender identity. It is not easy for anyone to admit that they identify as a different gender, so it is crucial to be a confidant for your children.

It seems that now more than ever, men’s and women’s fashion does not have a defined line separating the two. Amid our ever-changing world, fashion and style are things that each individual can always decide for themselves.

Fashion has always been a way that people can express themselves. It is an outlet that can help you show the world who you are. Confidence in your sexuality and fashion have a strong correlation; however, we wanted to delve deeper into this topic to gain better insight.

Gender fluidity has drastically increased in popularity since 2016 when Jaden Smith decided to wear a Luis Vuitton skirt out in public. The concept of gender fluidity in fashion certainly didn’t start with him, but it did spark several conversations. We look a t a number of brands that are challenging norms just like Cross Sword.

Have you ever seen a clothing item that you loved but chose not to buy because it was in the women’s section of the store? You shouldn’t feel ashamed or embarrassed by wearing what you want.

Many countries have their own view when it comes to the acceptance of homosexuality. People’s views on the matter have evolved over time, but today there are...

Eric Larner writes about his experience of being genderqueer and how it relates to self expression. Eric is a guest writer that supports Cross Sword and our concepts as well as our stance on gender in fashion.