Androgyny in Fashion Androgyny in fashion—the idea of dressing by how one feels comfortable rather than by society’s gender stereotypes—is a constantly recurring theme. The evolution of androgyny in 20th-century fashion spans Chanel’s and Poiret’s early masculine silhouettes for women, the 1930s’ and 40s’ independent women Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn donning suits and pants, Yves St. Laurent’s Le Smoking collection and the emancipated women of the 1960s and 70s. Dandy men of the 1960s, following their 18th, 19th, and early 20th century brethren, transformed from drab to debonair in makeup, long hair and gender-neutral silhouettes. David Bowie’s profound impact on androgyny pushed boundaries then and continues to influence modern fashion. In the 1980s, notable pop icons Prince and Boy George boldly embraced effeminacy, while Grace Jones and Annie Lennox ‘power dressed’ in sharp structured suits and close-cropped hair. Avant-garde designers Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garçons’ Rei Kawakubo celebrated androgyny as a design aesthetic. The 90s brought Kurt Cobain frequently wearing tulle prom dresses and a tiara onstage, flouting the macho norm. This week we are gender-bending our vintage parade: Dietrich’s tuxedos and top hats, David Bowie-worthy maxi dresses, feathers and furs à la Hendrix, Kate Hepburn’s favorite trousers and collared shirts, Annie Hall-style vests, ties and floppy hats, non-binary suits, poet blouses, gender-fluid spandex and stiletto heels from Prince’s closet, kilts and cloaks, and even the everyman’s/woman’s uniform of a simple T-shirt and jeans!
Mid-1990s unstructured sheer jacket by Comme des Garcons 1960s/70s women's bowling shirt with "Maybelline" on the back, by Nat Nast Creations Circa 1970s velvet appliqued vest, made in Pakistan 1970s CB radio-themed bandana 1970s cotton dress by Marimekko/Design Research - I can see Jared Leto in this
Mollie Parnis 2 piece set with feathers Rock star gold leather thigh high boots 1960s Harley Davidson leather riding pants Kate Hepburn style 40s pants Arpeja velvet suit
Tilt Hat - 1930s Hollywood Marlene Dietrich Style - 30s 40s Black Stovepipe Hat with Paillettes - New York Label Size 12 1940s Workwear Uniform - Large Authentic 40s Khaki Cotton Short Sleeve Top & Wide Leg Pant Outfit - Unworn Deadstock - Waist 31.5 Small Orange Linen Style Suit - Early 1970s Three Piece Pantsuit & Skirt Set - Spring Summer 60s 70s Jackfin NY Label - Waist 26 Petite Fedora Hat - Italian Velour - Chocolate Brown - 1960s Hipster Chic - Ladies Hat
1940s pajama pattern Advance 3091 1970s pattern Simplicity 5204 with wide-legged pants, waistcoat... and skirt 1970s tunic and pants pattern Butterick 6478 1960s blazer jacket pattern Patron Modèle 89117
1950s Newsboy Cap Orange and Grey Corduroy Snap Brim Vintage Hat Brown Feather Derby by Betmar 1950s Vintage Sporting Cap Blue and White Baseball Style, The Ermee Cruiser 1950s Vintage Workwear Grunge Cap (this was a hard one for me)
Henri Bendel 90s suit black pantsuit double-breasted ladies size S Thierry Mugler 80s tuxedo pant pleated front high waist ladies size XS cranberry red Purple tuxedo jacket 80s Pendleton wool XS S Late 1930s tilt hat top hat style black felt gold trim 70s does 1930s high waist cord trousers unisex pant wide leg bellbottoms 36 inch waist
1980s Silver Glam Rock Jumpsuit 1939 Custom Made Double Breasted Black Wool Tuxedo Size 40 R Silk Crepe Showa Era Kimono 1960s Psychedelic Bark Cloth Caftan - Deadstock w/Bullocks Wilshire Store Tag 1980s Black Leather Moto Jacket Size 40
1990s Jean-Paul Gaultier Suit - Maroon Jacket & Pants - 8 M 1960s Mod Plaid Pants w Elephant Leg Extreme Width Size Medium 1970s Orange Quilted Palazzo Jumpsuit and Matching Vest - Genie - Medium 1990s Black Silk Tuxedo Styled Jacket - Ladies - S - Tristano Onofri 1960s Hippie Coat Purple Velvet Gold Metallic Embroidery - Small
Mens Vintage Sweater Vest Vintage Knicker Pants 80s Oversized Rayon Shirt Plus Size Black Formal Bell Bottoms Plus Size Kimono Style Jacket
