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@article{198755,
        author = {Ms.Pallavi korepu and Ms. Nikhila Rane},
        title = {Gender-Inclusive Fashion Clothing for the LGBTQ+ Community: A Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {11804-11808},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198755},
        abstract = {When it comes to expressing identity and confidence, fashion is crucial. Gender inclusive fashion for the LGBTQ+ population is the main topic of this review article. People with alternative gender identities, such as transgender and in binary people, are not included in traditional fashion which is mostly separated into male and female categories. Many people experience issues including poor fit, discomfort, and a lock of appropriate clothing options as a result.
This paper studies the history and growth of gender inclusive fashion, clothing needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, textile innovation, and issues related to sizing and fit. IT also examines fashion industry issues, market trends, and branding. According to the review inclusive fashion is gradually expanding, but there are still a lot of issues, including scarcity, gender-based sizing systems, and a lack of awareness in fashion education.
Better representation of LGBTQ+ people in fashion, safe shopping environmental, accessible garment designs, ad inclusive size charts are some of the answers recommended by the study.
Overall, gender inclusive fashion is to just a trend but an important step towards equality, comfort, and self-expression for all people.},
        keywords = {Gender inclusive fashion, LGBTQ+ community, clothing design, gender identity, inclusive apparel, sizing ad fit, textile innovation, fashion equality},
        month = {April},
        }