What Do You Mean By Genderless?:By Kunsquad

In a world of categories, binaries, and boxes, Kunsquad has always chosen to blur lines and mix opposites - street and tradition, modern and old, soft and raw. The one question we always come back to is how do we tell our stories without excluding people?

At Kunsquad, we see genderless fashion as a liberation, and way for us to connect with our community without labels in the way.

So, what is genderless fashion at Kunsquad?

“For us, gender is never the starting point of the design process. It always begins with the inspiration, what story we want to tell. And we’ve always asked why limit it by defining who it’s "meant" for from the start?” Pallabi explains.

That narrative could be anything: a word, a photograph, a mood, or a memory. The design takes shape from there through fabric, silhouettes, prints, and collaborations. There’s no conflict between wearing your heritage and your individuality; they’re both part of who we are. That’s why you’ll see acid washes next to kantha threads (hint hint). It’s intentional chaos. It’s us.

Was there a moment that made you turn away from binary fashion altogether?

For Abhishek, it was always personal, “The idea that clothes had to be ‘his’ or ‘hers’ just felt limiting. Fashion, for me, is about energy. About wearing what you feel. We’ve never liked being told how things should be. And we hope people feel that freedom when they wear Kunsquad.”

Is designing genderless harder?

The complexity of genderless fashion extends to our production process, too, especially when working with master tailors. “They’re used to working within a very defined system: menswear looks like this, womenswear like that,” Miki said. “So when we came in and said, ‘this isn’t made for any one gender,’ there was confusion. It took time, but slowly they began to see it. Now, they get excited about it, they bring in suggestions, help us crack patterns, and fully trust the process.”

What does a genderless fit feel like?

“Kunsquad pieces do fit differently - but intentionally,” says Pallabi. “We’re not pushing a ‘universal’ fit. We design with flexibility, comfort, and personal expression in mind.” Miki adds, “Our garments are built around fluid silhouettes, adjustable shapes, and convertible elements. Prioritising comfort doesn’t mean sacrificing character.”

Have people understood this vision? How does the community respond?

“Absolutely!”, Abhishek says with a growing smile on his face, “One moment that stayed with us was seeing a relative in his 70s rocking our Karma’s Child tee. While others were still trying to understand our aesthetic, he simply said, “It’s something new, I might as well try it.” He styled it with denim and total confidence. That’s the kind of open spirit that reminds us why we make what we make, because style doesn’t come with rules or age.”