Marilyn Rondon: The Artist Behind the Ink
Upon meeting Marilyn Rondon I instantly get the impression that she is an old soul. She speaks about her art and experiences with such a strong sense of awareness that could only come with lifetimes of having been dragged through hell and back. A multi-disciplinary artist, Marilyn has an impressive repertoire of works to her […]
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House of Mince: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2018
The House of Mince Mardi Gras event for 2018 went off, with wild and hypnotic performances by Miss Blanks, FAKA, Le1f, performance artists Luke Bodley and Stelly G and many more! There was a feeling of excitement and change in the air, as we were celebrating the first Sydney Gay and Mardi Gras since gay […]
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Amanda Queens: Exploring the Divine Witch Within
“The series ‘Amanda Queens’ represents the beautiful witch that is present in all women. I chose designers who can help me express the different stories that I want to tell. I’m very curious and I like searching for new designers and models in the underground of Paris; looking for them in real life and on the […]
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No Sesso x Bephie: The Next Revolution is Here
No better way to close out Black History Month than with a celebration of black excellence. The No Sesso x Bephie collaborative collection was an exciting blend of tribal silhouettes meets 60’s mod alien, proving that the next revolution was in fact, finally here. A colour palette of primarily khaki, monochrome and navy tones met […]
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LBX Studios: Promoting Body Positivity and Minorities
Lbx Studios is a Melbourne based label run by Bronte Ashworth and Lilly Macdonald. The two are close friends, who share a passion for encouraging positive global change (and good threads). Lbx Studios is inclusive, representative and responsive; the queer community, gender politics and feminism can be seen throughout their first line. Using their online […]
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Slay Models: LA’s Leading Trans Agency
Being the ‘first’ in the entrepreneurial world of fashion is a rarity these days, however that’s not all that Slay Models, LA’s first all-trans model agency should be celebrated for. Slay is encouraging transgender models to step into the spotlight, embrace their beautiful selves and dismantle any pre-existing barriers that have been imposed by society […]
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When Modest Meets Mainstream: Bridging the Gap Between Conservative and Couture
The 3 Designers/Boutique Owners that are Making Waves in the Modest Fashion Industry Ayana Ife’s sporty metallic tunics, distressed cropped pants, and long-sleeved tulle and silk ball gowns hit the runway at Project Runway’s finale last year. These beautiful garments were also the first fully modest collection the show has seen, and earned Ife high […]
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Jesswar: Reclaiming Racial and Gender Slurs
Fresh off the trail from the Laneway tour, we caught up with Brisbane based Fijian artist Jesswar, a female powerhouse who is unapologetically reclaiming derogatory gender and racist slurs in her debut single “Savage”. Tapping into a primarily male dominated music sector, Jesswar surrounds herself with equally powerful and talented female forces, making a much […]
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Birds of a Feather: Strong Forces From Women and the Queer Community
Expressing my femmeness and queerness and using costume or fashion in an ethical and creative way has always been an integral process in my life. I grew up doing the strange Australian dance sport calisthenics, as well as being a ballet dancer, so I’ve grown up with the constant process of creating. Styling, modelling, creative […]
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Neon Demon: A Tribe of Gender Fluid Misfits
In a society where being different is not acceptable, where labels are speaking for us before US, where the media is forcing us to settle with the same image as replicants…we are creating our own tribe of demons. What is trash for you, is high fashion for us. What is ugly for you, is beautiful […]
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