Movements
A type of clip, typically on ones belt loop.
What is a carabiner?
Known for wearing masculine clothing, like tight jeans, and being a contributor to the Castro Clone movement. The lead Singer of Queen.
Who is Freddie Mercury?
A hairstyle where you buzz a small section on the side, but leave the top long/mid length. Most worn by lesbians in the 90's.
What is an undercut?
Born out of the punk rock scene, this fashion movement used clothes as a tool for political rebellion. It particularly criticized the growing commercialization of the queer community, with looks characterized by ripped clothing, safety pins, and combat boots.
What is grunge?
A type of leather work-boot brand that has yellow stitching on the sole of the shoes.
What are Dr. Martens?
A musician most known for wearing bright shiny glittery colored glasses and clothes, which have interesting and progressive silhouettes. Recently preformed with Chappell Roan at a concert.
Who is Elton John?
A hairstyle that features short fringe in the front, a medium length layer in the middle, and a long back. Worn by queer celebrities like Barbie Ferreira.
What is a Wolf Cut?
A fashion movement during the 70's to 80's, known for its characteristics masculine blue collar attire. Created in the gay neighborhood of Castro.
What is the Castro Clone Movement?
A blue work wear garment that was heavily worn during the 70's by men and women. Worn due to its androgynous/masculine properties.
What are Jeans?
The poet and writer who was the epitome of Victorian dandyism. He popularized the French trend of wearing a green carnation on the lapel to signify gay identity.
Who is Oscar Wilde?
A hairstyle where you leave the sides shorter then the top and back. Worn by celebrities like Bretman Rock, Miley Cyrus, and Kristen Stewart.
What is a Mullet?
A fashion movement during the mid-19th century, amidst the restricted palette of muted colors for men's clothing, queer people dedicated meticulous attention to the finer details of sartorial refinement (design, cut, and style).
What is Dandyism?
What is a Handkerchief?
An actor, singer, and director, who is known for bold fashion statements. From breathtaking gowns to sky-high heels, they challenge red-carpet expectations and uses his platform to push tolerance and acceptance. Was in movies such as Pose, American Horror Story, The Broken Hearts Club, and Cinderella.
Who is Billy Porter?
A hairstyle when the top is kept long enough to comb back in one long swoop, and typically you use gel.
What is a Slick back?
A style characterized by its boldness and over-the-top flair, which came to define queer aesthetics during the 40's to 60's. Gay men in particular adopted this fashion as a form of coded communication and self-expression, wearing sequined outfits, bold patterns, and oversized accessories as staple elements of their looks. The beginning of the popularization of the drag look.
What is the Camp Revolution?
A garment associated with both lumberjacks and the LGBTQ+ community. A shirt with patterns that are typically in earthy tones.
What is a Flannel?
One of the most prominent figures of the gay rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s in New York City, as she was an important advocate for homeless LGBTQ+ youth, those effected by H.I.V. and AIDS, and gay and transgender rights. Typically wearing shiny dresses, robes, costume jewelry, wigs, artificial fruit, plastic flowers and red high heels.
Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
A hairstyle where you have short hair on the back and sides of the head with a bit more length on the top. Most notably worn my Ellen DeGeneres.
What is a Pixie Cut?