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Up here in the northern hemisphere, Spring is upon us. And we only have one question: Do you have a bright jumpsuit? Pattern Nation, the eclectic queer fashion brand based in Vancouver Canada and South Africa, is solving our winter woes with their new Jumpsuit collection , handmade and locally-sourced, priced at $175 per piece, shipped internationally. They come in 3 sizes: Medium, Large, and XL,…
By Guest Writer, Mia Barnes, Editor-in-Chief at Body+Mind I used to walk into the gym with a mask of confidence. Each day, I’d pretend I knew what to do on the machines and that nobody was staring at me. However, the fake-it-till-you-make-it strategy was more exhausting than the exercise. For too long, I secretly lived in fear about being discovered as someone who didn’t belong. I felt as if I was…
Generally speaking, I tend to stay away from white gay shit. I don’t listen to Gaga. I don’t watch any Housewives franchise that isn’t Potomac or Atlanta, and I’ve never seen Queer as Folk. This isn’t a rule, of course. I watched and enjoyed Netflix’s Special quite a lot. I got through all 3 seasons of Heartstopper in one sitting, and Showtime’s Fellow Travellers was a favorite for me the year it…
It was an honor for Qwear to contribute to Queer and Trans Fashion Brands: Resistance and Revolution in the 21st Century by Kelly L. Reddy-Best , (Bloomsbury Press) and to be included alongside other fashion publications and projects that shaped queer self-expression, including Rebirth Garments, gc2b, TomboyX, Strapping Sacramento, Dapper Boi, FLAVNT Streetwear, TransGuy Supply, Beefcake Swimwear…
Dear Trans Youth, Your brain has wings that will let you fly Dress in your favorite outfit and dance to your favorite song. YOU are a miracle. YOU are extraordinary. YOU are a survivor. We love you. Even the parts of yourself that you haven’t learned how to love yet. We believe you. That you are the gender you say you are, that you need the care you need. We see you As the way you see yourself,…
By Guest Writer, Mia Barnes, Editor-in-Chief at Body+Mind Binding can be both life-affirming and tough on your body. I’ve seen how much of a difference it makes to give your body a little extra support on the tough days. My friend used to beg me to help guide them through a yoga sequence to find relief. Long hours in a binder may leave your shoulders hunched, your back aching and your posture…
Last week, Qwear had the honor to sponsor GLAD Law’s 26th Annual Spirit of Justice Award Dinner, where we celebrated GLAD Law’s precedent-setting victories on behalf of LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV. While we certainly didn’t get to photograph EVERY amazing outfit there, we did capture some beautiful ones. There’s still time to donate! Support Glad Law’s life-saving work. Adrianna Boulin…
In 2024, at Ground Zero —the most magical café and artist lounge tucked in the heart of Observatory, Cape Town—my partner and I found ourselves sharing a table with a radiant creative spirit. Dressed head-to-toe in a fabulous purple outfit and lost in her sketchbook, Katharyna immediately stood out. What began as casual conversation over coffee quickly unfolded into a deep and spontaneous…
Yeah, I said it. If you believe that trans women don’t belong in women’s sports, you are transphobic, full stop. Women’s sports are for all women: Short women Tall women BIPOC women White women Cis women Trans women Everyone has their own advantages and disadvantages. Excluding trans women because of perceived advantages over cisgender athletes is just targeting them because they are trans. Can…
Get your favorite lipstick and your sharpest button-ups — Qwear Pride cover model Amanda Shea is bringing art, power, and community to The Rose Tapas in Boston, October 5! Qwear is proud to sponsor this powerful pathway to healing through rhythm and storytelling, raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. DETAILS Noir Notes: A Live Jazz and Spoken Word Experience Address: The Rose…
