The Trans-Carribean Resistance Of Moréna Espiritual’s Music Video “BEBECIT”
On September 4, 2021 musician Moréna Espiritual and their creative team of local Caribbean queer artists premiered the music video for the debut single “Bebecit” at Pública Espacio in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Originally released in September of 2020, “Bebecit” is Moréna Espiritual’s first song and marks a transition into music after an 8-year performance career. […]
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Chromat’s Becca McCharen-Tran Celebrates Confidence in All Forms
Chromat shows are much more than just fashion—they are about comradery, community, and pure fun in bathing suits. As a photographer, I have been documenting their shows for over a decade now, and what sets their shows apart from any other is the level of energy, respect, and affection for each other. This NYFW season, the models […]
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Futuremood: Effortlessly Cool Mood-Altering Sunglasses
The self-care industry offers endless ways to tend to your mind and body. In a market saturated with aesthetic but ineffective remedies, people are scrambling to find coping mechanisms for their stress. Austin Soldner, the co-founder of California-based new-wave sunglasses brand Futuremood, realized this need and sought to make a difference. After several months of […]
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Meet Macy Rodman, Glittering Starlet of the Internet
Macy Rodman is a living legend. You can often find her walking around Brooklyn in ribbons of pink silk and her tallest heels, perhaps humming a light tune beneath her breath. At thirty-one, Rodman is one of the most unique pop stars out there. A hand-drawn star. Her sound is sparkling vomit, vulnerable confessions, and […]
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Jimi’s.World Joins Last Prisoner Project to Free Cannabis Inmates
Typically when we think of activism we think of catchy slogans, fire in the streets, and large yet confusing bills being passed. Though these methods are all important and do perform in a larger function actor, model, and spiritual savant Jimi Samuels has turned his sights towards using everyday essentials to share the messages he […]
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Ballroom Legend Christopher “Afrika” Quarles is Bringing Dreams to Life
Bronx-based ballroom legend, Christopher “Afrika” Quarles (they/them) expands from walking runway to acting in film and launches their own healing crystals company. The multi-talented artist caught up with photographer Hatnim Lee to discuss ballroom, growing up queer in the South, and their role in the iconic film, Port Authority featuring Leyna Bloom, which explores the kiki ballroom […]
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Lazarus Lynch is the Multi-Talented Artist Celebrating Black Queer Expression
As a professional chef, television host, social media influencer, cookbook author, and singer-songwriter, Lazarus Lynch doesn’t cease to amaze people with his multitude of talents. Lynch’s long list of accomplishments doesn’t disappoint either. The New York native is a two-time Chopped Champions winner, host of Chopped U, Snapchat’s first cooking show, and creator of several […]
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Drag Performer Benign Girl Gets Messy for Recycled Artist KRISTA
This delicious shoot was inspired by two things: Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, and Benign Girl’s thirst for GLAMOUR. Benign Girl has a real sweet side and so it felt natural to have her eating a decadent dessert of ice cream, sprinkles, marshmallows, and KRISTA ‘Dress’ rings. To top it all off, photographer Bronte Pleasance […]
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Introducing Dedza Films, A Distributor Highlighting Marginalized Communities and Storytellers
WHO WILL START ANOTHER FIRE created by Dedza Films showcases the works of underrepresented communities from around the world.
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True Colors: The Future of Fashion is Diversity Empowered Through Technology
True Colors explores what the future of fashion technology involves, featuring a range of diverse models, many of whom have a disability.
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