Gender Fluidity On The Rise Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear

Recently, there has been a surge in popularity for keywords such as diversity, inclusivity, and equity, particularly among Gen Z. They have been embracing gender fluidity. The keywords search rate such as "genderless" and "gender neutral" has gone up 33% in the first half of 2021. Moreover, according to BoF State of Fashion 2023 Report, about 50% of Gen Z globally have shopped for fashion items that are outside of their gender identity, while 70% of them are interested in purchasing gender-fluid fashion items in the future. Gender fluidity is truly a huge opportunity coming ahead. Luxury fashion brands have noticed and presented bold and extravagant approaches to this social phenomenon in their SS24 Menswear Collections.

Dior

Dior demonstrated how men can also embrace heavily embellished and vibrant-colored clothing. The idea of how the mix and matching of signature Cannage patterned cardigan with a bright orange polo shirt gives a modern yet classical outlook. (Image source: WWD.com)

A tone-downed version of gender fluidity idea for men with relaxed fit suit set in soft and neutral color. Adding subtle design details of a bow on the outer pocket of blazer with pleated pants looking like a maxi skirt. Accessorized with a pearl necklace to complete the look. (Image source: WWD.com)

Prada

Who says flowers are good for ladies only? A utility shirt with decorative 3D flowers brings out gender fluidity fashion message. (Image source: Vouge.com)

Extra board shoulder-padded blazer tugged under matching high-waisted shorts creates an hourglass-shaped silhouette for Prada's men's collection. The highlight of the ballerina pink loafers, the outfit clearly expresses the balance between masculinity and femininity. (Image source: Vouge.com)

Louis Vuitton

The first debut of Louis Vuitton directed by Pharrell Williams shows the reinvention of luxury aesthetics by mixing streetwear culture with traditional luxury style for Louis Vuitton menswear. Color-blocked bomber jacket with a pleated knee-length skirt paired with loafers with white socks is indeed an innovative way to dress up in luxury. (Image source: Vouge.com)

A female model was seen in Louis Vuitton show dressing in an oversized polo shirt paired with men's style shorts showcasing a gender-fluid approach to styling. (Image source: Vouge.com)

YSL

Halterneck top, small waist-line and patent leather high-heel shoes are definitely the signatures of femininity. YSL has showcased how men can be feminized to be classic and elegant. (Image source: Hypebeast.com)

Simply a dropped shoulder top with sheer fabric paring with classic men suit pants brings sophistication and feminized style for men. (Image source: Hypebeast.com)

Loewe

Loewe dropped a glitter bomb on the runway for menswear. The use of all-over sparkles has escalated a simple shirt and super high-waited trousers to a higher level of style (Image source: WWD.com)

Men are not only limited to dull and monotone colors anymore, instead, vivid colors can be fun and playful when it applies to menswear. (Image source: WWD.com)