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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 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 The Piney Point
In Piney Point Village , the blurring of gender lines in fashion may seem like a distant trend, but it has implications for local businesses and consumers. As the luxury industry continues to push boundaries, it's likely that high-end retailers in the Houston area will start to reflect this shift. Residents of Piney Point Village, with their proximity to Houston's vibrant fashion scene, may soon see more androgynous clothing lines and advertising campaigns in local stores and billboards. This could also influence the way local designers and boutiques approach their own collections, potentially leading to a more diverse and inclusive range of fashion options in the area. As the border between traditional menswear and womenswear continues to erode, it will be interesting to see how Piney Point Village's fashion-conscious residents respond to and embrace this new era of gender-fluid fashion.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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