CHARACTERISTICS OF GENDERLESS FASHION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF EARLY ADULTHOOD USERS

• Main Author: Izza Kamilia, Alya
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/83852
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

The continuous advancement of technology and the ever-growing flow of information have significantly shifted the dynamics of life, including changes in culture, values, and social norms in the current era. This transformation has greatly impacted the fashion industry as an integral part of people’s appearance and lifestyle. One prominent phenomenon is the genderless fashion trend, which reflects a significant change in the contemporary fashion landscape. Genderless fashion broadens the perspective on gender and opens up space for individual expression without rigid gender boundaries. The openness of early adulthood individuals to this concept indicates a more progressive attitude, which in turn drives the adoption and development of this trend. Through a qualitative phenomenological research approach, this study aims to describe how the genderless fashion trend is evolving within the unique cultural context of Indonesia and to examine how early adulthood users understand and express their identities through this fashion. The study analyzes and illustrates the tangible characteristics present in the genderless fashion trend in Indonesia, based on the preferences and understanding of early adulthood users. By employing data triangulation methods that include comparative studies, interviews, and questionnaires, this research provides new insights into the dynamics between personal preferences, cultural values, and social acceptance in the context of genderless fashion among early adulthood individuals in Indonesia. The results of this study also yielded three (3) genderless fashion designs that are responsive and relevant based on the data analysis. These designs specifically reflect the characteristics identified in meeting the needs, preferences, and perceptions of early adulthood users. These findings are expected to serve as valuable guidance for designers, academics, and fashion industry practitioners in creating apparel that aligns with current fashion trends, particularly within the scope of genderless fashion. Additionally, this research is expected to expand understanding and acceptance of the genderless fashion concept in Indonesia, as well as to encourage innovation in fashion design that is relevant to ongoing social and cultural developments.