Ask dapperQ: Affordable, Masculine Work Bags?

Ask dapperQ: Affordable, Masculine Work Bags?

A reader asks: “Any recommendations for work bags that won’t empty out my bank account and don’t look like a purse?” My favorite places to find great work/school/messenger bags: thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales. I especially like hitting them up when I visit my hometown (Albuquerque, NM) because, in general, people in smaller(…)

Obsessing: Harmony Boucher & Polly Spencer

Obsessing: Harmony Boucher & Polly Spencer

I’ve noticed that this 2011 photo shoot featuring Harmony Boucher and Polly Spencer has gone viral on Tumblr and I’m officially OBSESSED! All sorts of gender anarchy and fun fashion going on here:   ‘SKIN {Gimme Some}’ Shoot, MissFit Magazine Issue 2, 2011 Photography: Vic Lentaigne Models: Harmony Boucher & Polly Spencer Styling: Amber Upton

Ask dapperQ: Affordable, Versatile Pieces that Fit?

Ask dapperQ: Affordable, Versatile Pieces that Fit?

Reader writes: “This is @KitPaige on Twitter. Nice to meet you (actually been following for awhile). Problem: I’m genderqueer masculine, naturally a big bust (and short: to the tune of 38GGs that I bind and 5’2″) and have trichotillomania so I wear wigs. Plus, I’m unemployed, so I’m trying to get things that have a(…)

Interview with Grit Gear: Wearable Leather Art

Interview with Grit Gear: Wearable Leather Art

“Menswear” sometimes has the undeserved reputation of being “boring.” But, masculine attire doesn’t have to be mundane, especially if you know how to incorporate head-turning signature pieces. I’m always on the hunt for unique items that add wow-factor to outfits, such as Grit Gear wearable leather art. YK Hong, Grit Gear founder What makes Grit(…)

Lucas Silveira of The Cliks; genre, gender, and fashion

Lucas Silveira of The Cliks; genre, gender, and fashion

Lucas Silveira is the charismatic frontman and founder of The Cliks, who had major success as a rock band in the US and Canada with their two major releases, Snakehouse and Dirty King. In 2009, the pressure of Lucas being the first “out” male transgender artist signed to a major record label took a toll,(…)