The battle of the sexes for equality is a
continuous one. There are places and cases where men take the lead and there
are the other situations where women are given preference. Stereotypical
notions still exist, but there are a few fields where the gender bias is gradually
blurring - one such field is the fashion industry.
The fashion industry has a major influence on
the masses all around the world. It provides equal opportunities to men and
women, be it in terms of livelihood or styling options. Men in Scotland have
been wearing kilts for a long time now, and women have now started to wear
pantsuits and brogues. Clog sandals are a favorite among both the genders and are
no longer limited to a specific section of society.
Footwear and clothing fashion both have experienced
similar changes over a period of time as clothes, shoes and accessories are defying
boundaries and finding a place for themselves in the wardrobes of both men and
women.
Below, we have listed a few options in footwear
that are making it big among both the sexes.
Clog
Sandals:
The heeled clog sandals have a history of being
worn by the humble workers of the 16th century for their comfort and
durability. Surprisingly, they were worn by both the sexes then, and today too,
clog sandals are a fashion statement for women and men.
Brogues:
Unlike clog sandals, these were worn only by
men for outdoor activities like hunting, shooting and fishing owing to their sturdiness.
With time and changes in perception for fashion, women too have started wearing
brogues for their classy yet edgy looks.
Oxfords:
Oxfords evolved from boots with side slits.
These boots were shortened and jazzed up with laces to make them look more
suave and formal. At first, they were part of men’s common formal dress code,
but now, oxfords are worn by women as well, both formally and casually.
