# Gender Bending Collections The J.W. Anderson SS 2015 Collection Challenges Expectations By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-ss-2015 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/06/17/jw-anderson-spring-summer-2015-collection/) & [j-w-anderson](http://j-w-anderson.com/) The J.W. Anderson SS 2015 collection continues the brand's commitment to [gender bending](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi). Presented at the London Collection, the line urges fashion consumers to leave their pre-conceived notions about how men and women are supposed to dress at the door. The line is comprised of silk blouses, off-the-shoulder sweaters and cropped knits. Knitwear pops up again the form of a [fisherman's style knit tank top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo), a stand-out piece to say the least. These unconventional silhouettes are offset by more traditional pieces and cuts, such as raw-edged jackets and colored blocked shirts in pastel hues of cornflower blue and blushing rose. Collections such as J.W. Anderson's are very important (and appreciated) as ideas and definitions of gender continue to change and expand. The collection serves as a contribution to the conversation about gender. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gender Bending Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional fashion industry by challenging traditional gender norms in clothing design. - **Unconventional Silhouettes:** Innovative designs that push boundaries and create new possibilities for garments. - **Expanded Definitions of Gender:** Creating awareness and acceptance of diverse gender identities through fashion collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the growing demand for gender neutral and inclusive clothing. - **Textiles:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop new materials and techniques to support unconventional silhouettes. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to cater to a broader range of customers by offering gender neutral clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Fisherman Style Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-x-uniqlo.md) - [Fashion-Forward Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Eclectic Collaboration Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasing-and-jw-anderson.md)