# Genderless Avant-Garde Apparel The Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2022 Range Breach Gender Standards By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-01 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raf-simons-spring References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/raf-simons-spring-summer-2022-collection-paris-fashion-week-info) The Raf Simons [Spring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024)/Summer 2022 designs were recently unveiled down the runway and the designer continues to [challenge gender norms through fashion designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-4). The seasonal range takes on an unconventional approach to what is known to be a business uniform. The range features silhouettes such as A-line dresses, [overcoats, pleated skirts, knitwear, blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall), and button-down tops. The pieces are then elevated with street-infused design language, featuring emblems such as graphic visuals and his notable oversized silhouette. Simons spoke to Vogue Runway about the collection, “At the birth of a baby, nobody is approaching it like male or female. It’s just a baby [...] I wanted to work out a shape that works for both in the same way, even if your perception of the girl or the boy dressed in it is different.” Image Credit: Raf Simons ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gender Neutral Fashion:** Designers are challenging gender norms through their fashion designs, which creates an opportunity for fashion companies to develop genderless lines of clothing. - **Unconventional Office Attire:** Raf Simons' Spring/Summer 2022 collection takes an unconventional approach to business attire and presents an opportunity for business clothing companies to explore new designs and silhouettes. - **Street-inspired Office Wear:** The street-infused design language of the Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2022 range creates an opportunity for companies to blend streetwear designs with traditional office wear to create fashionable yet functional clothing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The genderless clothing trend presents an opportunity for designers and fashion companies to create gender-neutral lines of clothing. - **Office Wear:** The unconventional approach to business attire and street-inspired design in Raf Simons' collection presents an opportunity for companies to create office wear that is more stylish and unique. - **Streetwear:** The street-infused design language of the Raf Simons' Spring/Summer 2022 range presents an opportunity for streetwear companies to expand into office wear fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Genderless Court-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanrace-4.md) - [Inclusive Wardrobe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-second-dawn.md) - [Transitional Wardrobe Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-prefall.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambush-5.md) - [Avant-Garde High Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens.md)