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Gender-neutral fashion is versatile whether you want it for something casual or need it for a fancy event.
Sourced from the AMAKA Marketplace, here is a list of trend-setting gender neutral items, from Black-owned clothing brands.
1. OAK & ACORN’S Painter Utility Overalls
With almost 20 years of wash, product, and brand development, Miko Underwood is considered a denim expert. As the founder and designer of the first sustainable denim brand in Harlem, New York, Underwood tells a more inclusive American denim story by highlighting contributions that have shaped American manufacturing and denim through the work of the indigenous Americans and the enslaved Africans.
Stylishly splattered with bright paint, these worker-inspired overalls feature stylish logo patches and thin pockets on the bib. This classic piece is a neutral staple that can be worn throughout the seasons.
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2. TOVE’S Mio scarf-detailed wool coat (Grey)
For the versatility of the modern person’s wardrobe, Camille Perry and Holly Wright, founders of London-based luxury fashion label, TOVE, add a subtle feminine touch to each piece that exhibits lasting quality that will endure the test of time.
Sustainability is at the centre of the brand’s philosophy. Fabrics, which are natural, organic and recycled, are sourced from mills that share a vision of creating fashion in a low impact way.
The Mio wool coat is topped with an oversized panel that resembles a coordinating scarf, which can be tied around the neck for added warmth, or left to drape loosely. Tailored from naturally insulating wool in a versatile grey, the streamlined silhouette with a dramatic split at the back has a slightly loose fit so you can wear it over chunky winter knitwear.
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3. Trousers by Christopher John Rogers
Known for his voluminous silhouettes, sharp tailoring, and unabashed use of colour, New York City-based designer of the eponymous fashion label, Christopher John Rogers creates emotional and sensitive clothing with a focus on effortful dressing, directed towards an individual with a strong sense of self.
Paneled silk-satin wide-leg pants
Infused with joy, these delightfully wide-legged rainbow panelled pants (pictured below) are made from smooth silk-satin. Softly gathered with an elasticated waistband and stitched with vibrant embroidery cuffs, these pants can be worn with a cute bustier for a night out or a smart shirt for work.
Pleated Silk & Wool-Blend Straight-Leg Pants
These neatly pleated pants are structured by a lustrous cut of a silk and wool blend. Their stature is magnified by their colour, a rich deep-green, that is certain to create a base for a dramatic look.
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4. La Réunion’s One of a Kind Patch Stripe Jacket and Pants
Nigerian American, Sarah Nsikak, is the founder and designer of sustainable fashion brand, La Réunion. Nsikak creates wearable artistic pieces which are designed to empower, embolden, and inspire all while telling the stories of Africa.
Helping to divert textile waste from landfills, cutting-room scraps are carefully curated to create the neutral patchwork stripes of these roomy cropped pants and matching jacket (pictured below). Each piece is one-of-a kind, and can be boldly worn together or separately.
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5. Naborhi’s Ankara Print Tunic
This UK-based high fashion clothing brand, founded by Temisan Neburagho, brings African print fashion and accessories designed and handmade in Nigeria by local artisans to the spotlight.In versatile prints, this tunic is a fantastic neutral addition to any wardrobe. This display of Nigerian heritage is available in plus sizes too.
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6. WALES BONNER’S Orchestre Jacquard Vest
Initially established by Grace Wales Bonner as a menswear brand in the UK, the soulful tailoring expanded to womenswear. Informed by extensive research encompassing critical theory, musical composition, literature and history, WALES BONNER embraces a multiplicity of perspectives, proposing a distinct notion of luxury, via a hybrid of European and Afro-Atlantic approaches.
The Orchestre Jacquard Vest is a neutral piece that carries splendour in its detailed weave of copper, ruby, rust, emerald, ecru and black threads. Retro feels are back in style, so this trendy vest is an elegant addition to any look, regardless of the season.
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7. Brother Vellies Greg Shoe in Brown Cow
Handmade artisanally across the globe, Brother Vellies creates luxury accessories that celebrate cultural histories and timeless design. Founded by Toronto-native Aurora James, the label is dedicated to maintaining traditional African design practices and techniques while creating and sustaining artisanal jobs.
Their best-selling shoe, the Greg Shoe is available in men's and women’s (pictured below) sizes. Made from cow's hair, an animal by-product, it is an irresistible easy-going shoe. With or without socks. With or without pants — this shoe allows you to uniquely express yourself through it.
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8. David Tlale’s Bibi Coat
South African fashion designer, David Tlale brings a standout design elegance to pieces that challenge the cliched and predictable.
The Bibi Coat is made from a blazer printed in a translucent flower bouquet satin, with masterfully constructed shoulder sleeves with an overlay of the same print in mesh. During transitional seasons, this piece will carry you throughout the day with a sophisticated flare.
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