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The Muxes of Juchitan: Unapologetically Being Who They Want To Be

Meet the Muxes of Juchitan. Not woman, nor man, but considered a gender of it’s own. Muxes (pronounced moo-shays) is a term is derived from ancient Zapotec dialect to define the vast community of gay men. The story of the Muxes of Juchitan is a story of reaffirmation. While the “machismo” social construct continues to […]

About Jaden Smith As The New Face Of Louis Vuitton And Gender-Bending Fashion

In a piece of topsy-turvy fashion news, the new face of Louis Vuitton’s womenswear line is not a woman. This turn of events speaks to the legendary designer’s forward-looking fashion sense as much as the androgynous charm of Vuitton’s new model, Jaden Smith. The photographs from iconic fashion photographer Bruce Weber debuted last week on […]

Certainty is an Illusion — fashion editorial by photographer Raffaele Grosso

“Certainty is an illusion, nothing exists beyond this very moment, the self is the only reality.” Photographer Raffaele Grosso, stylist Nicoletta Cianci, model Heni Udvarias at Monster MGMT Milan, makeup and hair Selica Laneselli using MAC Cosmetics and Aveda. Silver leather jacket by Christian Blanken Flower dress LIZ BLACK Dress LIZ BLACK Leather dress and […]