Inside the World of Amanda Lepore: Glamour, Identity & the Power of Community

In this exclusive interview, legendary model, nightlife icon, and trans trailblazer Amanda Lepore opens up about identity, glamour, sisterhood, and the power of community. Known for her unmistakable doll-like aesthetic and decades of influence in queer culture and fashion, Amanda reflects on what it truly means to feel protected, accepted, and empowered—both as a trans woman and as an artist. From transforming childhood pain into … Continue reading Inside the World of Amanda Lepore: Glamour, Identity & the Power of Community

The text is an invitation to read an article in Grazia magazine, issue 40, where the author shares their personal journey and gender transition. They discuss the story of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who was excluded from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to her intersex condition. The article highlights the importance of understanding intersexuality and gender identity as biological realities requiring support and respect. The author recounts their own struggles, including bullying during high school and the challenge of growing up in a conservative household. Their transition journey began in 2005 in London, where they worked on the musical *Billy Elliot* and found a sense of belonging. The text covers the difficulties they faced in both education and career, leading to their graduation from Central Saint Martins and work on major projects like *Phantom of the Opera*. Throughout, the author emphasizes that gender identity is not a choice but a complex condition needing sensitivity. Their story is one of resilience, hope, and living authentically, despite hardships. Readers are invited to learn more about their journey in Grazia.

Gender Identity and Resilience: Embracing Diversity and Hope

Dear friends, This week I invite you to read my story on Grazia, , where I talk about my personal path and my gender transition. I shared my thoughts about the story of the Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, excluded from the Paris 2024 Olympics because of her intersexual condition. Intersexuality is a congenital condition in which a person is born with sexual characteristics that do … Continue reading Gender Identity and Resilience: Embracing Diversity and Hope

Watercolor Tears, the newest makeup trend to mark Pride Month

when using color as a pleasant and unrestricted form of personal expression A series of cafeterias on Christopher Street in Sheridan Square, including the Life Cafeteria, which was not far from where the Stonewall Riots broke out decades later, gave homosexual men in New York a venue to gather in the public throughout the 1930s and 1940s. According to George Chauncey and Rae Nudson in … Continue reading Watercolor Tears, the newest makeup trend to mark Pride Month