Trans and nonbinary people are sick of having to explain to you who they are. They’ve spent their lives doing it—defending their identities from schoolyard bullies and the American government, all within the first fractions of their lifetimes. On the inauguration day of Donald Trump’s second term as president of the United States, the White…
Mags Naylor has heard your “nonbinary barista with colored hair” jokes before. Trust me—they don’t want to hear it. It’s passé in their salon chair, but not for the reason you might think. “Whenever I do dye someone’s hair blue, we always have to make the joke. Oh, you’re a blue-haired they/them now because that’s,…
For many Caribbeans, hair plays a huge role in identity. Many countries have their traditional hairstyles that often feed into gender norms and expectations. While this is not inherently meant to be negative, it can be difficult to navigate, especially for those in the LGBTQ+ community. To dive deeper into the real-life experiences of those…
Every Pride Month serves as a reminder of all the queer icons of the past who have paved the way to allow so many of us to unapologetically celebrate who we are today. In fashion, there’s no shortage of queer icons who have not only designed some of the most important fashion pieces and moments…
