Desirable Futures

My fashion is a self-portrait, through it I create a world to prosper in. As this actual world has left me and so many like me feeling alienated. As queer people, especially trans and gender non-conforming people, we create ourselves. We unlearn what society told us and we eventually find our authentic identities. Every breath we take is a political act, to which we had no choice. Every so often it feels like no one ever wanted us here, but we are here. We are flourishing, asking questions, and we are celebrating our lives as we slowly let go of the shame that is so deeply engraved in us. For so long I did not see a future for myself, at least not a desirable one. Sometimes I still do not. But sometimes when I am able to express with fashion what I can not with words, I do see it, a desirable future for myself and for my community

05.09.2022-20.08.2023

A side-by-side comparison of two similar photos of a woman with sunglasses in a dark setting, illuminated by purple and blue lights, with a crowd of people in the background.
Two women in a messy room handling a long, shiny object, surrounded by various clutter and fabrics.
Three side-by-side portraits of a person wearing an elaborate white lace outfit adorned with pearls, in different poses, including lying down, sitting, and bending forward.
Collage of a white fringed dress on a mannequin, various photographs of women, clothing items, and notes on paper, alongside a cluttered desk with sewing supplies and fabrics.
Three photos of a woman with platinum blonde hair, lounging on a bed with white sheets, wearing a lace white dress and pearls, with jewelry and a fluffy white pillow nearby.
Three images showing people preparing and performing in a costume or theatrical setting, and a topless person with arms raised; quote reads 'Every breath we take is a political act, to which we had no choice.'
A woman with platinum blonde hair looking at her reflection in a mirror, seen through a glass door, in a bathroom or dressing room with beige tiled walls.
A collage of various fashion and photo project materials, including a magazine cover, a mannequin with an intricate orange dress, two dress forms with layered clothing, a bouquet of dried flowers wrapped in paper, and printed photos and notes on pape
A woman with platinum blonde hair styled in a bun, wearing an orange floral dress, sits on a toilet in a bathroom. She looks at herself in a mirror, with a thoughtful expression. There is a roll of toilet paper on the wall, and her reflection is visi
A collage of three photos of a woman with platinum blonde hair, dressed in a revealing pink and red top and black pants, dancing against a plain wall. The photos are arranged with two on the top row and one on the bottom. To the right of the bottom p
A collage of four photos showing a woman with platinum blonde hair in a light pink, flowing dress posing against a plain white wall.
Collage of fashion design process including fabric swatches, sketches, photographs, and a model in progress
A triptych of photos featuring a woman with pink hair, dressed in a pink top, white pants, and pink heels, posing outdoors on grass with trees, buildings, and a cloudy sky in the background.
Left side shows a memorial on a city sidewalk with candles, flowers, and a sign that says 'Rest in Peace Brianna Ghey' under a bridge or building structure; right side is a blurry, dark indoor scene with a person and a large earring, illuminated by a
A series of photos featuring two women dressed in vintage-style clothing and makeup, captured outdoors at night in an urban setting with city lights in the background; one image shows a woman sitting alone at a table outside a storefront, others show
Collage of fashion design process, including fitting a peach-colored gown on a mannequin, sketches, fabric swatches, and photos of models wearing dresses.
Three nighttime scenes featuring a woman in a long, glittery peach-colored gown. In the first scene, she stands on a balcony overlooking a cityscape. In the second scene, she is leaning on a stone ledge, looking downward. In the third scene, she is w
A collage of three photos featuring a woman in a black and gold dress, standing on a grey concrete surface, and a quote about walking through alleys. The woman is wearing silver shoes, black tights, and is captured in motion, with the second photo sh
A woman with curly blonde hair styled in rollers, wearing a sparkly black dress, is sitting and looking to her left in a dimly lit setting. In the center, another woman with styled hair and a sparkly dress faces the camera with a serious expression i
A collage of photographs of a person modeling various outfits, along with handwritten notes and printed photographs of a performance, and a quote about trans people by Charlie Craggis.
Individual in a gold sequin dress walking down a staircase, another person in a gold and black outfit on stairs, two people dancing in a club, and a woman in a gold sequined dress walking away in a hallway.
An art display featuring a sketch of a person in a crouched, squatting pose, two photographs of a woman with blonde hair wearing a patterned dress, sitting and standing in front of plain white cabinets, and a poem about exhaustion and youth.
Three photos of a person with platinum blonde hair lying on a bed with white sheets, wearing a patterned dress. The first has arm raised and eyes closed, the second shows legs and partial body, and the third shows the person lying on the bed with arm
Collage of fashion design sketches, fabric draped mannequins, and model photographs on presentation boards, illustrating a fashion collection and runway show.
Multiple images of a woman with platinum blonde curly hair lying on a bed, dressed in a patterned dress, in various relaxed poses.
Three separate images: The first shows a white sculpture of a human body with legs and arms crossed, positioned on a white shelf. The second image displays a person’s legs wearing high heels with flowers on the toes, shot from below. The third image
Four images of two women in a modern living room, one with short blonde hair and one with blonde hair in a bun. The women are wearing black tights and light-colored tops, and engaging in artistic activities with paint and brushes, with a white couch,
A person with platinum blonde hair in a messy style, wearing a sleeveless, tie-dye pink and yellow top and black underwear, posed against a plain light gray wall, with one hand resting on the wall and the other near their face.
Three models in fashionable clothing and hairstyles sitting and talking backstage at a fashion show.
A woman with platinum blonde hair in a pink and white dress walking on city streets, with buildings, cars, and a cloudy sky in the background.
Group of people celebrating and smiling, some raising their hands, in a brightly lit room with artwork projected on the wall.