Relay Column: Thinking About the “New Women” of a Century Ago – A History of the Intersection of Women's Gender & Fashion (Ginga Kondo)

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Ginga Kondo

Born in 1992 in Japan. An artist, writer, researcher, pansexual, and wheelchair user. She primarily conducts research on the relationship between female homosexuality and art, presenting her works in this area. Using 3D printers, CG images, and VR, her projects explore the connection between minorities and history. As a writer, she has contributed numerous pieces on subculture from feminist and queer perspectives.

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Before going out, when considering what to wear, one realizes that choosing clothes comes with various constraints. Depending on the type of outing, there are already established codes that necessitate selecting clothing in accordance with them.

Even for occasions where almost anything can be worn, thoughts about whether something suits me, or whether I can convey the self I desire to others, come into play.

Underlying the considerations involved in choosing clothing often lie issues related to gender. When selecting outfits for different occasions, it is required to choose clothes that firmly adhere to gender norms.

There is a notion that some clothes look good while others do not, often based on (one's own gender) or sometimes (the desired gender).

For instance, it is often said that functional aspects differ by gender, with women's clothing generally lacking in practical functionality. However, deciding to wear men's clothing from tomorrow forward may result in discrepancies with one's self-image, making it not so simple. We identify with various genders, and this relates to the dignity of existence.

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