Max Papendieck

The binary concept of clothing feels outdated within the confines of an otherwise groundbreaking industry like fashion. Queer and trans people of color have been subverting gender norms for decades, and the mainstream is finally catching up—high-profile celebs like Harry Styles wearing a gown or Billie Eilish sporting oversized streetwear is a sign of progress and gives others the confidence to throw away gender norms. Nonbinary runway model Indya Moore was the firsttrans person of color to cover ELLE Magazine last year and represent a community that has been flouting gender rules all along. It’s been a long time coming, but the fashion industry is finally taking a hint.