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| The best gender-inclusive clothing you can buy - Business Insider Posted: 02 Oct 2019 01:16 PM PDT
The best gender-inclusive casual wear Toronto-based Muttonhead produces entirely unisex clothing that's comfy enough to live in and rugged enough to camp in.Muttonhead is here for you if you're trying to capture that I-could-totally-chop-down-a-tree look. It's also a truly rugged brand if you actually do chop down trees, camp, hike, or participate in other actually outdoorsy activities. The Muttonhead brand is entirely gender neutral and designed to accommodate a wide variety of body types. Take, for example, their Camping Hoodie (from $96.70), the cornerstone of the Muttonhead brand. It's available in tons of colors in four different fabric options — sherpa, quilted, polar fleece, and classic — and mine has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of fall clothing. One of the main things I look for in clothes is that they minimize my curves while still fitting properly. Most of the hoodies I own are baggy and oversized with sleeves that are too long and shoulders that are too big, which is great for bumming around the house, but not for much else. The Camping Hoodie is properly tailored and looks like a fashionable piece of clothing that, if paired with the right outfit, could work in a wide variety of contexts from a weekend hiking trip to drinks with friends. I've even worn mine to work. What I appreciate most about it is its longer line. It hits me just below my hip, but it doesn't cinch in at the bottom like a typical hoodie, which minimizes curves and allows it to stay tailored closer to my body, eliminating that bulky feeling you often get with hoodies. Of course, it also lives up to its namesake and is perfect for outdoor applications as well. Firstly, it's ridiculously soft. I said something to the effect of "You've got to be kidding," when I first put my arms into it, because I couldn't believe how soft it felt. It's also fantastic at regulating temperature — a bit like a thermos that somehow keeps your soup hot and your ice water cold. I accidentally wore it on a day that was warmer than I realized, and in any other sweatshirt, I would've been sweaty by the time I got to the subway. Plus it's warm enough to withstand the arctic temperatures of my office, so it's fully passed my utility test. Unfortunately, its pockets are less utilitarian. Instead of the central monopocket that most hoodies feature, the Camping Hoodie has two smaller pockets that start at the side seam. While this keeps the long line of the hoodie looking clean and tailored, it limits the practicality of the pockets in a big way. I put my phone in one and was worried it would fall out. But Muttonhead is more than just its cornerstone hoodie. Their plaid button-downs ($126.24) come in classic patterns and are built to withstand frequent wear, and their outdoor gear proves that they walk the walk and aren't just about the aesthetic. They're not currently in season right now, so the options are limited, but during the summer, their shorts selection is also a standout. They offer each of their shorts in a shorter Track Shorts option and a longer Roamer Shorts option, so you can choose how much leg to show off. When you're browsing Muttonhead's site, do beware that though everything in the Muttonhead brand is gender neutral, the other brands they carry do offer gendered clothing that may not be tailored as inclusively. If you want to be sure you're browsing for Muttonhead clothing exclusively, you can sort by brand and eliminate all the gendered items. Pros: Versatile casual basics Cons: Though everything Muttonhead makes is gender-free, not every brand they carry is, so you'll see some gendered clothing on their website Buy on Muttonhead for $102.14 |
| Tmall Unveils Four Trends Shaping Chinese Fashion in... - Alizila Posted: 30 Sep 2019 03:07 AM PDT  Tmall Trend Center, the B2C site's fashion trend-forecasting arm, is bringing predictive science to the art of fashion to give designers – including some who presented Sunday at Paris Fashion Week– the insights they need to meet the demands of Chinese consumers. In a new report generated by Alibaba's artificial-intelligence algorithms and qualitative research from partner firms Promostyl and Youthology, the Tmall Trend Center laid out the styles that China's fashion fans will be buying through mid-2020 (more on those below). The goal was to help designers create more on-trend items to reduce end-of-season markdowns and improve their business performance, while consumers can plan their purchases and "pre-style" for the coming season. "I leveraged the latest trends and consumer insights from Tmall Trend center and spotted some spring color and silhouettes for our collection for Paris Fashion Week," said Olivia Zhu, creative designer of Elfini, which was one of the China Cool brands Tmall brought to Paris. "For example, the mix and match of yellow candy colored suits matched with grassy green puffy skirts shows a strong sign of spring." "Pieces like Alice in Wonderland-themed logomania shirts and poetic ruffle dresses are key pieces inspired by Tmall's trend predictions for 2020. They have been very popular among our brand ambassadors and KOLs," she said. For the months ahead, Tmall said that "poetry," "tech forward," "heritage" and "impact" would be the top themes in China's fashion world. All of the brands that participated in the "Tmall China Cool" fashion show in New York, Milan, and Paris – such as Song Ta, i-am-chen and retail brands Peacebird and Eifini – incorporated insights from this report when designing their collections, including consumer mindset, trending colors and looks. Tmall also created a Trend Index that visualizes how each of the look will perform, using data from social media, traditional media, brand-owned sites, e-commerce platforms and industry research. Here's a look at each theme in detail: Poetry Globally, women in the workplace are no longer afraid to show off their feminine and romantic side. In China, that has translated into a fairytale-like and poetic aesthetic that is trending among young women, as they look to add a bit of dreaminess to the monotony of busy urban life. Case in point: Keyword searches such as "Instagram vacation style" and "fairytale dress" have been trending on the country's internet. Clothes in the poetry style balance soft feminine silhouettes with minimalist cuts. The Poetry Color Palette: Romantic pinks and earthy neutrals Trending Poetry Looks: Extravagant ruffle tops, romantic chiffon dresses, mini totes with tassels, satin kitten-heel mules, men's linen jackets, men's suede lace-ups
Tech Forward Young people in China are increasingly interested in exploring how technology can shape their future, especially as advances in artificial intelligence blur the lines between humans and machines. As an example, climate change and futuristic films are top of mind for consumers, and that has given rise to the future-tech trend. Designers use various industrial-inspired materials, such as metal, reflective cloth and glass, to bring this theme to life through fashion. Tech Forward Color Palette: Metallic purple-blue colors matched with reflective gray and neon greens Tech Forward Looks: Minimalist knots in the back of dresses and trench coats, pleated ruffle dresses, men's tech wear and athleisure mix-and-matches, outdoor backpacks, block-heeled strappy sandals, rubber-soled men's derby shoes  Sample looks and colors from Tech Forward Heritage While globalization has made the world flat, some consumers are paying tribute to their unique cultural heritage as a form of self-expression. But they're doing so with products that combine that heritage with modern design, including in China. "China Cool" is one such trend that uses cultural elements in fashion design, evolving from simple icons such as dragon embroidery to popular Chinese candy, ancient poems and even Chinese philosophy. Heritage Color Palette: Earthy ceramic colors complemented by bright vegetable/fruit colors that show the power of tribal culture Heritage Looks: Logomania t-shirts; minimalist denim-hued dresses; industrial techno jackets in nature-inspired colors; canvas and leather mixed-material women's bags, leather-woven men's messenger bags; sandals with tassels, woven pattern athleisure shoes  Sample looks and color for Heritage Impact Globally, the younger generation has been active in advocating for socio-economic rights for their local communities. Perhaps only naturally, they are looking to leading global companies to assume more social responsibilities as well. And sustainability is central to their lifestyle. China's impact-driven consumers are attracted to internet sub-cultures and even a seemingly throwback rural aesthetic. The sharp contrast of "extremely uncool is cool" amplifies their voices when advocating for socio-economic progress. Recycled materials, sustainable-fashion concepts and vintage candy colors are key to drawing their eye. Impact Color Palette: Urban/industrial colors complemented by highly saturated bright colors Impact Looks: Pastel-colored suits, cropped sweatshirts, men's military vests, women's handbags with geometric prints, "caution sign"-inspired mini bags, suede block heels, chunky platform shoes  Sample Impact looks and colors Additional reporting by Christine Chou and Ivy Yang |
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