House of Silky’s Basjia Shares the Importance of Chosen Family
It’s gay Christmas, Sydneysisters (also known by many as Mardi Gras), and we’re gearing up for the festivities. This year, Absolut is celebrating queer Chosen Families and has enlisted editorial photographer, Liz Ham, to document a string of portraits by notable queer chosen families. Taking part in the series are QTBIPOC collective, House of Silky, […]
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Jezebel: Exploring the Gender Constructs Placed on Women
Jezebel is a photo series that explores women within the lens of society. It is a study of gender constructs and the countless responsibilities that women are born into and ultimately grow into. It aims to shed light on the unfair expectations assigned to women based on gender, while celebrating the innate or acquired traits […]
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Return to Me: An Ode to Gender Non-Conforming Musicians
“Return to Me” is a call back to the 1920s jazz styling, and a time when segregated gender, race, and sexuality were prominent. Upon beginning this project, photographer Laura Du Vé discussed with Kaiit, a musician and artist from Naarm Melbourne in so-called Australia what she might be interested in creating. Kaiit uses she/he/they pronouns. “The […]
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How to Become a Cam Girl: An Insider’s Scoop
Everybody loves earning extra cash, which is why so many people have started searching online for information on how to become a cam girl. You can do it from the comfort and privacy of your own home, which is particularly ideal during a global pandemic. Plus, you also get to meet new people. What’s not […]
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Spiritual Artist Bruja Prieta Is Uplifting Voices of Trans Children
Bruja Prieta is a revolutionary trans, non-binary spiritual artist and activist based in Mexico City. By channeling her feminine energy, she creates enticing, magical depictions of human gender and sexuality. When she is not expressing herself via her art, she is a dedicated activist in LGBTQIA+ communities within her city, constantly fighting to have the […]
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Wearing Maia: Basics for Basics Collection
Having grown up on a farm in NSW, Australia, Maia Lillford—founder of independent brand Wearing Maia—has a deep concern for sustainable practices, excluding leather from her production line. Launched in 2014, Wearing Maia is aimed at inspiring confidence, inclusion, and empowerment. In a bid for sustainability, all the items are small run and locally made […]
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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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