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Gender-bending is now part of menswear. Paris runways show how mainstream it has become
By Thomas Adamson And Emma Carmichael, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 29, 2026
· 5 min read
This was men’s fashion season. The women were everywhere.They walked the coed Paris runways at Amiri and Ami. At Vetements, women modeled many of the “menswear” looks, and Sharon Stone closed the show in thigh-high boots.Inside fashion, none of this was eyebrow-raising.The gender blur was not hap...
Key takeaway At Vetements, women modeled many of the “menswear” looks, and Sharon Stone closed the show in thigh-high boots.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
As Sugar Land residents take note of the evolving menswear trends on Paris runways, they may wonder how these styles will translate to the local fashion scene. With the city's growing diversity and thriving retail landscape, it's likely that Sugar Land's boutiques and department stores will soon reflect the blurring of gender lines in fashion. The fact that luxury brands like Louis Vuitton are already incorporating gender-bending elements into their advertising campaigns suggests that this trend is poised to go mainstream. As a result, Sugar Land's fashion-conscious consumers can expect to see more androgynous and fluid styles on store racks and in local fashion events. The city's younger population, in particular, may be eager to embrace these new styles, reflecting the changing attitudes towards gender and fashion that are already evident in the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? This was men’s fashion season. The women were everywhere.They walked the coed Paris runways at Amiri and Ami. At Vetements, women modeled many of the “menswear” looks, and Sharon Stone closed the show in thigh-high boots.Inside fashion, none of this was eyebrow-raising.The gender blur was not hap...
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