Androgynous

The androgynous style is a current that deliberately blurs or entirely erases the boundary between 'masculine' and 'feminine' in dress, creating gender-neutral looks. The name comes from the Greek andros (man) and gyne (woman). This style borrows elements of the traditionally male wardrobe for women (and vice versa): suits, shirts, straight silhouettes, a restrained palette, the absence of emphatically 'feminine' or 'masculine' details. Historically important milestones were Yves Saint Laurent's 'Le Smoking' tuxedo for women and the looks of Marlene Dietrich. Androgyny is about freedom of self-expression beyond stereotypes, about an elegance built on cut and character rather than gender codes. Today it is one of the key currents of modern, inclusive fashion.