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,(…)

Ask dapperQ: Trendy, “Smart Casual,” Gay Boy Office Attire?

Ask dapperQ: Trendy, “Smart Casual,” Gay Boy Office Attire?

Hey folks! My gal got a new job with a higher salary, more responsibility, and a more prestigious title at a larger organization. So, why is she rolling around all over the floor stressing out? Well, her last position was at a wonderful, smaller organization that had a very, very casual dress code. The dress(…)

Skagway, Alsaska Inspired Street Style with Vick Quezada

Skagway, Alsaska Inspired Street Style with Vick Quezada

Time for some Skagway, Alsaska inspired street style with Vick Quezada, a seasonal Alaskan worker and a fan of dapperQ currently living in California. Vick, a queer chicano artist, is originally from the border town of El Paso, TX. Vick played collegiate sports and graduated from UTEP with a major in Graphic Design.Vick’s a mover(…)

Tell it to a Butch on KVRX

Tell it to a Butch on KVRX

Last Tuesday night, March 26th,  at 7pm CST, dapperQ contributor Joelle Zigman and Qwear founder Sonia Oram did a special one-off edition of the KVRX (student-run radio from the University of Texas at Austin) advice talk show, Tell it to a Girl, called Tell it to a Butch. We answer questions about engagement rings, what to(…)