For a long time, clothing has been designed and chosen based or gender(性别). However, in recent years,these gender differences have become less clear.
According to a May report by Bilibili, views of videos about non-gendered fashion went up by 270 percent in 2023. Most of the viewers were born in or after 1995-also known as Generation Z.
Eric Liu, a fashion blogger in Shanghai, is a fan of non-gendered fashion. He told Jing Daily that he often buys from the women's bag section because men don't have many choices for bags."As a straight man, I don't feel embarrassed about carrying a bag designed for women because no one has pointed that out,"Liu said.
As society has become more open, people can choose from a greater number of styles. Women and men share more similar lifestyles these days, which means they need clothing that goes with their lifestyle.
"The wearer and the clothes together tell people who you are."Jerry Zhang, founder of a Beijing lifestyle marketing company, told CGTN. It's not your gender that makes you different, but your personality(性格). Zhang added.
Clothing can be a good way to show your personality. Yao Qing, a 24-year-old in Hangzhou, is a big fan of sports like skateboarding and skiing. She often wears shirts and jeans."I feel more myself that way,"Yao told China Daily.
Still, fashion expert Shang Tao said we shouldn't follow others blindly."The key is to learn about yourself well and the environment around you to choose clothes that make you feel more confident,"he told China Daily.
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