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Michael

Posted onJune 27, 2018Author

Micheal was born in Northern Ireland during WWII – in circumstances he is still trying to piece together – before being evacuated to Plymouth, where … [Read More]

CategoriesNightlife, The power of clothingTagsBrighton, CfFC, CfFC_UAL, drag, drag queen, Exhibition, gay fashion, HLFfunded, LCF, LGBTQ, LGBTQ fashion, London, London Leathermen, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks, Schwartz, Subline, The Bloc, UAL

David

Posted onJune 27, 2018AuthorLeave a comment

David has recently celebrated his 85th birthday but is still performing as Maisie Trollette, arguably Brighton’s most legendary drag queen. David grew up in and around … [Read More]

CategoriesBrighton & HoveTagsBrighton, CfFC, CfFC_UAL, Cinderella, drag, drag queen, Exhibition, LCF, legend, LGBTQ, LGBTQ fashion, Maisie Trollette, pantomime, performing arts, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks, theatre

Anthony / Alfie

Posted onJune 21, 2018June 26, 2018AuthorLeave a comment

Anthony is 27, lives in Brighton, performs under the name of his alter-ego, Alfie Ordinary, and he identifies best with the ‘Q’ end up of the … [Read More]

CategoriesBrighton & Hove, Coming out, NightlifeTagsAlfie Ordinary, Brighton, CfFC_UAL, drag, drag prince, drag race, fabulous, fashion, LCF, performance, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks, UAL

John

Posted onMay 9, 2018May 9, 2018AuthorLeave a comment

John, 70, was born in Keighley, Yorkshire, before his parents moved to Lancashire partway through his childhood. As a young adult he lived in London … [Read More]

CategoriesThe power of clothingTags1980s, Brighton, Exhibition, fashion, gay, LGBTQ, LGBTQ fashion, Liverpool, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks, tailoring, travel

Ciara

Posted onMay 9, 2018AuthorLeave a comment

One of Ciara’s Queer Looks is a navy sparkly jumpsuit and a set of blue beads to match. This look would have been completed with … [Read More]

CategoriesBrighton & Hove, The power of clothingTagsandrogyny, Boy George, Brighton, David Bowie, Exhibition, fashion, glam rock, lesbian, LGBTQ, LGBTQ fashion, LGSM, Pat Butcher, Peaches Christ, Peggy Mitchell, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks, skinhead, Skunk Anansie

Alexander / Lydia

Posted onMay 2, 2018May 9, 2018AuthorLeave a comment

Alexander was first drawn to drag because it carried a ‘different kind of sexual threat’ that really appealed to him. He’s always been into horror … [Read More]

CategoriesBrighton & Hove, NightlifeTagsBrighton, Casper, CfFC, drag, drag race, dress, fashion, femme fatale, Hairspray, LGBTQ, LGBTQ fashion, Lydia LScabies, queen, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks, RuPaul, The Parent Trap, UAL

Candice

Posted onApril 18, 2018June 12, 2018AuthorLeave a comment

Candice grew up in London but moved to Brighton seven years ago to study and hasn’t left since – they feel at home here more … [Read More]

CategoriesBrighton & Hove, The power of clothingTagsBrighton, Gal Pals, LGBTQ, LGBTQ fashion, QTPOC, queer, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks, Sassy Tees

Leila

Posted onApril 18, 2018July 1, 2018AuthorLeave a comment

‘My queer identity is my identity in general. I am as queer as I am black as I am female.’  Leila’s Queer Look is a … [Read More]

CategoriesBrighton & Hove, The power of clothingTagsBrighton, LGBTQ, LGBTQ fashion, London, QTPOC, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks

Ryan

Posted onApril 18, 2018April 18, 2018AuthorLeave a comment

Ryan grew up in Birmingham and later in life went on to have a successful dance career in London during the ’80s, arriving at the city’s … [Read More]

CategoriesBrighton & Hove, Nightlife, Young Project TeamTagsBrighton, LGBTQ, LGBTQ fashion, London, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks, Stussy

Andrew

Posted onApril 11, 2018April 18, 2018AuthorLeave a comment

Andrew’s always been keen on dressing up and standing out from those around him. As a child he despised having to wear a school uniform. Sixth form … [Read More]

CategoriesThe power of clothingTagsBrighton, CfFC, LGBTQ, LGBTQ fashion, London, New Romantics, Queer Fashion, Queer Looks

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