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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 KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
In Alamo Heights , where fashion trends often trickle down from major style capitals, the blurring of gender lines in menswear may soon be reflected in local boutiques and wardrobes. As Paris Men's Fashion Week showcases a multibillion-dollar luxury industry, San Antonio's own fashion scene, influenced by its cultural diversity and vibrant arts community, may be poised to adopt similar trends. The fact that women are modeling "menswear" looks on Paris runways and that designers are finding freedom within traditional menswear rules could inspire local designers and retailers to experiment with more fluid, androgynous styles. This shift may also resonate with Alamo Heights' younger residents, who are growing up with more flexible notions of gender and identity. As the border between his and hers continues to erode in fashion, it will be interesting to see how local businesses and consumers respond to this new wave of gender-bending style.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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