Since queer people walked the earth, we’ve used accessories to express ourselves and set ourselves apart from the straights. For example, the hanky code is a color-coded system in which a queer person - traditionally a cis gay man - wears a specific colored handkerchief in their back pocket(s) to inform others of their sexual interests and roles. I asked a number of queer folk to send me photos of outfits featuring their favorite accessories for fall, or year round! If you are new to accessorizing for fall, you can start with shoes like these womens loafers (which conveniently fit feet of all ..read more

Many trans and gender nonconforming youth are losing access to healthcare across the US, making gender affirming fashion more important than ever. Both &, the fastest growing brand serving the transmasculine, non binary and gender queer communities, is creating clothing that can ease dysphoria for youth ages 13-18. Founded by Finnegan Shepard, the company has perfected a new fit system for AFAB people who want a masculine silhouette. “We started with t-shirts, but then the community kept requesting more–more sizes, more styles, more categories. We added on pants, swimwear, denim and hoodie ..read more

Lambda Legal, the national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV, celebrated their 50th Anniversary at The Lot at Formosa in Los Angeles, Calif. and Moonlight Studios in New York on Wednesday, October 18. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has been a pivotal in the fight against HIV discrimination, anti-gay bullying, marriage equality, social security for queer couples, identity documents for transgender people, employment discrimination, and more. “No matter what effort has been launched ..read more

My latest crush and spiritual muse has just released her epic new EP, “God, Again”. The 9-track albums blends poetry with hip-hop, rap, rock, opera, jazz, and R&B, and contemporary sounds with artists Zakiyyah, Jelani "Axestrumentals" Haynes, and Yac Marvelous. Amanda is the voice of a generation saddled by trauma, but not broken. Her voice speaks for all of us in some way. Exploring themes of suffering and redemption, Amanda’s EP takes the listener on a journey through addiction, sexual assault, loss, generational trauma and into joy as she reclaims her personhood and liberates herself th ..read more

The LGBTQIA+ community is facing many struggles, from discrimination, to economic hardship, to mental health issues. If you are reading this, you’ve probably had some struggles of your own. We are part of a targeted demographic and it’s only natural. This is a particularly hard time with so many laws targeting us here in the US. I’ve always struggled with depression and anxiety. I’ve also developed a number of coping mechanisms that I hope may help you dear readers, if you are also struggling. I hope one of these ideas help you if you are having a rough day. Remind yourself: This moment is no ..read more

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for sticking with us while we haven’t been publishing regularly. I got Covid and it lasted 3 months. I fell behind on Qwear and other obligations and have been slowly catching up. I’m excited to start publishing again. If you would like to share your voice on Qwear, please submit here! We would love to hear from you. Thank you for your dedication and support! Please also support us on Patreon if you can — every dollar counts. More funds means more fashion shows and the ability to pay our contributors for their work — something that is very important to us. Tod ..read more

Toni Branson, CEO/Creative Director of luxury streetwear brand Style is Freedom, launched her first cut-and-sew collection that features originally constructed pieces.  “This is a big step for me and the company as a whole to be able to put my blueprint on the chosen silhouette of our garments,” Branson told Qwear. The collection features a tee shirt and shorts set made of 100% cotton. Qwear chatted with founder Toni Branson on her inspiration behind the brand. Watch the video to learn more about how Toni is expanding the world of fashion for masculine women and people who don’t fit the b ..read more

Dear Qwear readers, Your family at Qwear is sending love and hugs during the aftermath of the violence against our community. The tragic news of the deadly shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs will affect us all differently. Whether you are mourning the loss of a loved one(s), are in shock from having been a witness to the shootings, or find yourself too afraid to visit queer spaces/clubs, we at Qwear want you to know that you’re not alone. Before the shooting on Saturday night, Club Q was planning to hold a brunch event on Sunday for those who lost their lives to anti-transgender violence ..read more

Today’s Trans Resistance March and Festival was as warm and welcoming as it was fashionable! Trans Resistance was formed in June 2020 by Athena Vaughn, Chastity Bowick, and a collective of trans and queer activists in the Boston area who built upon years of contention with the Boston Pride board for being trans-exclusionary in their process, vision, and work and failing to equitably represent the magical TQBIPOC community in Boston. The March went from Cedar Square Park to Franklin Park Playstead, where a festival with performers, booths, and food trucks welcomed marchers. Of course, the ..read more

Gender Dysphoria — the sense of disconnection from your physical gendered body, occurs in many different ways and intensities. For some it’s a distinct knowledge that a certain body part should or shouldn’t be there; for others it’s a more general feeling of disconnection. Your gender dysphoria can also change over time depending on your situation and surroundings. It can range from mild discomfort to all-encompassing agony. There is no right or wrong way to experience gender dysphoria. Fashion can provide immediate relief from gender dysphoria. People may have surgery or take hormones, or the ..read more