features, Lifestyle

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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Fashion & Art

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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Fashion & Art, features

RED AS A CHARACTER STUDY: Femme, Queerness & Power

AN INTROSPECTIVE LOOK AT THE COLOR RED AND ANANYA’S POETRY: An article Collaboration with Ana Teixeira and Ananya Pandya Ana: When Ananya had first entered my mind, I saw her as a hammer smashing against heteronormativity’s guidelines. She was a strong reminder of the importance of defiance and solidarity to the femme. The exchange of […]

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Music & Film, stories

Shamir: The Non-Binary Superstar Who’s Back to Save Alt-Rock

Shamir, the 25-year-old Las Vegas native rockstar/songwriter/self-manager, first hit the public eye with their single, “On The Regular,” from their 2015 album Ratchet. Since then, Shamir has released three more albums, with sounds that range from alt-rock to grunge, to electric dance-pop.  Shamir’s song “Running,” channels the musical sound of late 90s/early 2000s alt-rock and […]

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Fashion & Art, shoots

Deconstructing Masculinity in Queer Violet

In ‘Queer Violet’ Dominican photographer Mabel Rivas explores concepts of intimacy and deconstructing masculinity following an inspiring encounter with a queer friend. “Queer Violet is inspired by my friend César and the visualization of an elevated and fluent being floating in a violet mist. I was drawn to their ethereal masculinity and the way he […]

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Fashion & Art, shoots

Baby’s Day Out: A Queer Eclipse

When baby goes out to play all hell breaks loose. As the sun starts to set what was once a whimsical tea party turns into a celebration of witchy energy and queer spirituality. Indulging in gluttonous desires is celebrated under the soft moonlight as the spirit of past and present manifestations are evoked. Let go […]

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