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Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

Yes, I Made It: Slow Fashion and Making My Own Clothes Changed My Life

Sewing began as a creative outlet for me, an activity that married my love for theatre with my love for DIY, but it has since progressed into a more nuanced understanding of my body, my style, and the consequences that my personal choices have on the world.

Jasika Nicole October 21, 2015 55 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

Not Just A Canadian Tuxedo: Denim Shirts Show You What They’re Made Of

Even if you don’t believe in going all denim all the time, you need a solid denim shirt. Let’s find one for you!

Lydia O October 21, 2015 2 Comments
Queer Fashion

He Said/We Said: Vermont Redux

He Said/We Said brings you masculine-of-center interpretations of the last Band of Outsiders collection at a gorgeous old-time paper mill in Vermont.

dapperq October 20, 2015 3 Comments
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Here’s Which Pieces to Mix for Binx Walton’s Tomboy-Off-Duty Style

Binx Walton, a current catwalk star, is a reoccurring figure in the street style circles. When blending insouciant cool with fresh-off-the-runway finds; athletic elements are key.

Lydia O October 15, 2015 2 Comments
Beauty

How To Look Like You Weren’t Just Crying

“I mean, not to brag, but I’ve probably cried more tears in the past year than some people manage to eke out in their entire lives.”

Laura Mandanas October 9, 2015 18 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

Step Up Your Sock Drawer This Fall with a Fashion Field Guide to Socks

Don’t let your socks be a sartorial afterthought to your cozy layered fall looks — find your perfect gamechanging socks here!

Lydia O September 30, 2015 19 Comments
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Journey To The Center: Casual Looks Inspired By My Favorite Boys

“I will never be as cool as Willie Nelson, but I’m willing to die trying.”

Adrian September 28, 2015 50 Comments
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Jean Jackets Will Save You From The Shivers This Fall

After the initial shock of realizing that the months to come might be a little chilly, I just remember that denim jackets are perfect in times like these.

Lydia O September 23, 2015 18 Comments
Queer Fashion

Queer New York Fashion Week: A Parade of Bold Ideas and Fresh Faces

With the stunning Beaux-Arts Court at the Brooklyn Museum as its backdrop, eight queer designers donned their queer, trans, fat, brown and disabled models in an exclusive first look at this season’s boldest, brightest, queerest and most dapper Spring/Summer collections.

Hannah Hodson September 21, 2015 5 Comments
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Style Thief: Get Nicolette Mason’s Bold Femme Style

Love Nicolette Mason’s sweet yet poised style? Here’s how to get it for yourself.

Lydia O September 21, 2015 3 Comments
Beauty

5 Rad Makeup Looks For Hooded Eyes and Monolids

I’ve been spending some time collecting up my favorite looks on how to embrace my beautiful lil eyelids for all of you. Hopefully this will be helpful for all my hooded/monolid sisters out there.

Tayler Smith September 14, 2015 21 Comments
Queer Fashion

Badass Babes: Wildfang’s New Lookbook is Brimmin’ With Them!

Wildfang’s most recent lookbook stars five kickass “retirement age” folks lookin’ so fine in suits and tees!

Lydia O September 9, 2015 15 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

Ari Fitz Just Wore Your Perfect First Day Of School Outfit; Here’s How to Get It

It’s 8 AM on the first day back to class and you’re hit with a conundrum: what to wear. Summertime dressing is easy; tanks with shorts, snapback and sundresses, it’s all laid back. But the days are a little cooler now, and so are you. So how does one get ready in the five minutes before the snooze?

Lydia O September 7, 2015 7 Comments
Queer Fashion

Ellen DeGeneres’ GapKids Line Is Smart, Subversive, Will Delight Both Children and Tiny Butch Lesbians

Ellen DeGeneres’ GapKids x ED Collection is smart, cute, and full of subtly subversive messaging against prescriptive gender roles. Basically, the best girl’s clothing line I’ve ever seen.

Laura Mandanas September 1, 2015 67 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

This Time Around: ’90s Chokers Are Here Again

In fashion, what once was will resurrect itself, time and time again. The Nineties ressurgence is still hangin’ on, and a multitude of next-gen chokers have come back into favour. This statement necklace is an easy way to make that tee and jeans combo look fresh!

Lydia O August 25, 2015 21 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

Style Thief: Look As Bold and Stylish as St. Vincent

Annie Clark aka St. Vincent possesses some of the most visually arresting personal style even far as rockers go. The Grammy winner, multi-instrumentalist and gal pal always looks damn good.

Lydia O August 20, 2015 9 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

Hey Chuck! Here’s Proof That Converse All-Stars Go With Everything in Your Closet

Chuck Taylor All Stars go with everything. Perhaps not an Oscar dress, but anything short of an extremely formal gown looks wonderfully laid back with a pair. Even a suit looks great with them! In a myriad of colors and a wide range of sizes, I’d go so far as to say they’re a wardrobe classic.

Lydia O August 19, 2015 21 Comments
Queer Fashion

Journey To The Center: The Clothes Coming Out of My Closet

“It was more like breaking off a cast than ripping off a Band Aid. In a mound of gauze and drape, I buried the certain kind of girl I could no longer relate to.”

Adrian August 17, 2015 54 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

10 All-White Monochromatic Looks To Snag Before (and After) Labour Day!

Ten outfits (+ a bonus from Jenna Lyons) to make you want to wear all white before Labour Day, and long after.

Lydia O August 14, 2015 14 Comments
Queer Fashion

He Said/We Said Goes to Canada!

In this edition of He Said/ We Said, dapperQ features the masculine gender queer style of some amazing queers in Toronto!

dapperq August 10, 2015 10 Comments
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