For some, tomboy isn’t a phase to be outgrown. It is a home to be joyously returned. That’s what radiates from these new photos of Anna Barsan – filmmaker, photographer, visual artist. When asked about the journey to such self-assured style, Anna told me, “I explored all over the fashion and...

Owning It! spotlights everyday dapperQs who rock their own style. I believe that examining ourselves through a holistic, 360 view is what makes us truly attractive. Through in-depth conversation and photographs, I’ll interview a different dapperQ each episode, and share their inner and outer beauty...

Last month, NYC photographer Sophia Wallace was recognized by Photo District News a.k.a. PDN for “outstanding and undiscovered fine art photography in the category portrait/nude” with a well-attended opening at the posh Milk Gallery. Modern Dandy Series by Sophia Wallace Of this series,...

dapperQ is proud to present the fifth installment of He Said/We Said, based on the Spring 2011 line from Marc by Marc Jacobs (inspiration photo below.) HS/WS is the brainchild of its series editor: Anita Dolce Vita. Photos for dapperQ by Maro Hagopian. Skater Boi/Gentleman Name: Ryann Makenzi Holmes Age:...

Last week, I attended a discussion on queer fashion hosted by Columbia University trans student group GendeRevolution. Also in attendance were Crystal González and Ivette Alé, the creative visionaries behind the newly launched masculine-of-center clothing line, Marimacho. I was honored to have a sneak...

Put it in the books: another oh-so-dapper event hit DC this month, and we’ve got the photographic highlights, complete with bottled bow-tie serum, direct to your computer.  Washington DC’s 2011 Capital Queer Prom is an annual ”formal gala that gives hundreds of adult queer men and...

Meet Lilly Alban, AKA “L Boogie”– a 28 year-old Athlete, lover, singer, bartender, model, and no limits dreamer – photographed for our new series: He Said/We Said.  In this second installment, Lilly was one of four dapperQs asked to take their inspiration from an outfit featured...

These photos were snapped at Lace Lounge, DC’s only lesbian-owned women’s club in the DMV (DC, MD,VA) area, and one of only a few women-dedicated spaces in our area.  The event was the ‘Irresistible’ Calendar Release Party held on Feb. 4, 2011 featuring Dom/Butch models. ...

dapperQ is proud to present the first installment of He Said/We Said, based on the Spring 2011 line from Band of Outsiders.  HS/WS is the brainchild of its series editor: Anita Dolce Vita. When I first presented the photo of the ensemble and explained the “He Said/We...

If you have made your way to dapperQ you are, by definition, an explorer.  I’ll bet you were born coloring outside the lines.  You understand at some very essential level that it is both a responsibility and a privilege to express your unique sense of self.  If you don’t do it, who will? Fashion...