Loudson Smith Stereotypes

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The son of William Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith says he only wears skirts and dresses so future generations will not get bullied. Jaden Smith wears skirts as a sign of not conforming to gender stereotypes.

Jaden Smith says he will continue to fight gender stereotypes in the hopes that one day, children of all ages can wear anything that they want without the threat of bullying. That is his sole purpose in wearing skirts and dresses.

Jaden was featured in a womenswear campaign for Lous Vuitton. He was featured wearing a skirt. His break-out fashion statement has challenged gender norms and brought his gender fluid style to the mainstream. At one point, he wore a dress to his own high-school prom. According to reports, the famous 17-year-old

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