Hair transcends gender norms; it is a canvas for personal expression, free from societal constraints.

Masks, personas, alter-egos — they allow us to shapeshift. To survive. To stand a little taller when we feel small. To say the thing we might otherwise swallow. To be bold when boldness feels dangerous. In many ways, this is ancient magic. Ritualistic. Human.

The person in the cage is me. At my core, I know I’m an artist, I know I was born to express and perform. But the anxiety and fear in my head often trap me, silencing my voice and stifling my creativity.

Since being queer was, and still is, partially seen as outside of the norm, queer communities have had to look for other ways to keep the culture alive. A huge part of this is the cult classic movies.

This style is often associated with an air of innocence, privilege, and discipline.

The word “camp” is thought to have originated from a French-derived word that means "to pose in an exaggerated fashion."

We spoke with those on the up and up, finding the gems of this year's NYFW.

To many, New York Fashion Week is the best week of the year…unless you live in New York and don’t work in fashion—that is.

The Black man is “forced” to adhere to a strict code of masculinity and is not allowed to show an ounce of femininity.

From the boardroom to the football field, Black women are redefining what success looks like. And honestly? I’m not even surprised.