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International fashion runways are breaking gender stereotypes. Will India follow suit?

Hindustan Times | ByBy Samreen Tungekar
Oct 01, 2016 08:20 PM IST

The idea of androgyny is not new. But the more it appears on the fashion ramps, the greater becomes the discussion about androgyny as cultural evolution rather than a mere fashion trend.

Run like a girl”, “talk like a boy” are ideas that are now being questioned as we blur lines between gender stereotypes and try not to bracket people under old school definitions. Which brings us to androgyny, a style statement that not only removes the ‘for him/ for her’ concept of clothing, but also opens up the whole idea of individuality by giving us the option to choose what we want to be.

Female models sport the androgynous look on the ramp in gender neutral clothing by Ralph Lauren, at the just concluded New York Fashion Week.(Getty Images)
Female models sport the androgynous look on the ramp in gender neutral clothing by Ralph Lauren, at the just concluded New York Fashion Week.(Getty Images)
Actor Ranveer Singh might be able to carry the jacket and skirt look, but not everyone. (Getty Images)
Actor Ranveer Singh might be able to carry the jacket and skirt look, but not everyone. (Getty Images)
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