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Why Are Straight Christian Modesty Influencers Claiming “Tomboy Femme” Like It’s a New Fashion Trend?

“As quickly as the tomboy femme has risen to the heights of wlw stardom, however, she’s also grabbed the attention…

Atlanta Tsiaoukkas

Jul 14, 2025

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queer fashion

Generation Q Costume Designer Deirdra Govan on Finley’s Cut-Offs, Going Braless, The Joy of Jumpsuits and So Much More

“The first thing you see Finley in is her Wildfang popsicle underwear. That was an intentional and immediate call out to her character.”

Riese —

Feb 28, 2020

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dogs

pets & animals

The Real Stars of New York Fashion Week Were These Dogs and Cats and Pigs

They’re beauty and they’re grace, they’re puppers from outer space!

Heather Hogan —

Feb 13, 2020

basic butch style

butch

queer fashion

Basic Butch Style: The Perfect Coffee Date

I’m a big fan of coffee dates. When I think of my favorite coffee shops, my mind conjures up warmth and texture. Taking inspiration from that feeling, I put together…

Holly —

Feb 11, 2020

interview

kink

queer fashion

Frisky Business: Talking with Independent Queer Harness Designer Emma Alamo

The babe behind the buckles is Emma Alamo — a queer creator, a recovering alcoholic, a proud power bottom and business owner with serious hustle. Emma welcomed me into her studio…

Ro White —

Feb 11, 2020

basic butch style

butch

queer fashion

Basic Butch Style: Eight Hour Layover

By making a few careful swaps, you can stay comfortable in what you’re wearing without sacrificing any style points.

Holly —

Jan 8, 2020

basic butch style

butch

christmas

Basic Butch Style: A Cheat Sheet to Dressing for Every Holiday Party

Deciding how formal an event will be is something more of an art than a science in 2019, here’s how to mix and match to the find right look for…

Holly —

Dec 11, 2019

basic butch style

butch

queer fashion

Basic Butch Style: Game Day!

Those of us with a football loving girlfriend, wife, friend, or coworker, know that from September to January — all conversations lead back to the field. Get yourself in the…

Holly —

Nov 20, 2019

basic butch style

butch

queer fashion

Basic Butch Style: What to Wear on a Fall Brewery Trip

Introducing our new series: Basic Butch Style! Showcasing timeless masculine of center classics for every occasion. First up, how to master that rugged brewery aesthetic without looking like you just…

Holly —

Oct 28, 2019

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Met Gala

Zach Stafford on the Met Gala, Black Dandyism, and André Leon Talley

Ahead of the Met Gala, Zach Stafford reflects on the history of The Black Dandy, the legacy of André Leon Talley, and what it means to cover the Oscars of Fashion.

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greatest hits

Boyshorts and Girltrunks 101: Your Queer Underwear Guide

Boyshorts/Girltrunks 101: Including 78 boyshorts, girltrunks and boxer-brief suggestions for weirdos.

Riese —

Jun 22, 2020

femmes

greatest hits

Now More Than Ever: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy in a Post-Trump World

What I wore on Election Day and Post-Trump.

Erin —

Nov 22, 2016

femmes

greatest hits

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 2

To a casual viewer, this might seem like a down home, girl next door outfit. Oh, just some casual slip-ons, a jersey top, cut-off jean shorts and a baseball hat.…

Erin —

Mar 25, 2016

femmes

greatest hits

What I Wore: Navigating the Heternormative Patriarchy (Part One)

“When I want to go for a drink at a bar where I know the crowd will be overwhelmingly straight, I take great strides to ensure a look that says…

Erin —

Feb 29, 2016

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