Gender Diversion & Queer Bodies in ‘Darkness of the Fantasies’
‘Darkness of the Fantasies’ was created and conceptualized in collaboration with Latinx nonbinary queer designer Mateo Suarez, who focuses primarily on queer/trans/POC bodies. Evoking heaven on earth and inspired by dark fantasy manga, Final Fantasy, and early 2000s internet, the editorial explores themes of subversion and genderfuck through the depiction of the fantasies, wearing garments […]
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Pidgeon Pagonis: The Intersex Activist Spreading Awareness
Intersex activist and filmmaker Pidgeon Pagonis is incredibly tenacious. The inspiring Chicagoan has been an active voice for the intersex community for the past five years since publicly launching the intersex justice movement #intersexstories on Twitter in 2015. After coming across their work online I was fortunate enough to have met up with last year […]
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Non-Binary Upcycled Fashion in ‘Earthly Identities’
In her collection, Melisa Minca takes upcycled clothing to transform bodies and make bold statements about our desires through non-binary fashion. These characteristics find their origin in the Garden of Eden where the binary roles for sex, gender and power became defined. Here, in this series, the Garden of Eden has been rediscovered and in […]
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Play Out: Challenging Binaries in Underwear Design
Entrepreneurs Abby Sugar & Liz Leifer of Play Out Apparel are pushing boundaries and sparking conversations on gender norms through fashion. For PLAY OUT, queer fashion and gender-equal clothing is not a trend – it is who they are. In their experience, owners Abby Sugar and Liz Leifer have both come to realize that being […]
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Meet Ashnikko, The Badass Viral Music Sensation
Ashnikko is blowing up. Having just wrapped up her first US tour with Danny Brown the London based blue-haired rapper has had a hell of a year. Her contagious track “Stupid” has become a viral sensation on Tik Tok, Spotify and Youtube – being shared by celebs such as Miley Cyrus – and she is […]
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Adult Swim Festival: Dive In The Deep End
Diving into an adults-only playground, we attended the highly-anticipated second Adult Swim Festival over the weekend, a sensory wonderland of delights. With a range of attractions to appeal to your every mood, the Adult Swim network propelled punters above and beyond its broadcasting offerings, merging genres through adult cartoons, music & live performances. Upon walking […]
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Ethereal Matrimony: A Transcendent Genderless Bond
A merging of two souls, bound by the heavens to dance through dimensions and time. Bypassing any physical boundaries of gender and sex, this is a union of spirits simultaneously intertwined as individual entities and one being. Credits Photographer: Sahar @theyshootthem Models: Bryce @brycejxn & Elodie @elogoldberg Stylist: Branden Ruiz @branden.ruiz Makeup: Devi @i_am_devi_ Hair: […]
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Death Becomes Them: Evolution of the Spirit
A play on the camp classic ‘Death Becomes Her’, this Halloween themed editorial explores the evolution of the spirit on the night of All Hallows’ Eve. Once a year, when the harvest season is complete, a rare process of transformation occurs, allowing for the rebirth of the soul into a new entity. What may seem […]
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CAMGIRL: Isa Mazzei Unveils the Enigma
In an industry still so unknown to many, Isa Mazzei opens the door and lets us in for a peek, providing a raw insight into the world of camming. In her memoir ‘Camgirl’, former sex worker Isa takes the reader on a compelling ride that explores the highs and lows of the sex industry. Be […]
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‘Klub Kween’ Revives The 90s Club Kid Movement
The ‘Klub Kween’ editorial was inspired by the film Party Monster about the Club Kid movement in the 90s. With extravagant headpieces and outfits, the team wanted to capture the blend of party life amalgamated with the autumnal suburban surroundings. Photographer: Jeanie Jean Photography @jeaniejeanphotos Model: Ami Benton @amibenton_ Makeup, Hair, Styling and Headpieces: […]
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