The DapperQ New York Fashion Week 2018 Show Is Breaking Barriers
On its 5th-year anniversary, dapperQ continued its reign as the largest New York Fashion Week showcase of queer designers, proving that LGBTQ fashion is here to stay. And it also has the distinction of being one of the most inclusive fashion shows this Spring 2019 season. For this season's show titled Dress Code, the dapperQ team cast people of all different races, genders, sexualities, and body types, breaking fashion barriers and showing the absurdity of narrow standards of beauty. I had the pleasure to both witness and participate in the evening's events. Check out designs from SALT, Stuzo, A/C Space, Kris Harring, and other brands that slayed the runway, below.
Doreen Pierre1/34Models hit the runway in under garments and sportswear for all body types — and bold accessories to match. TomboyX and Squirrel Vs Coyote
Doreen Pierre2/34TomboyX collaborated with Squirrel Vs Coyote this season to produce modern intimates earmarked for the queer community. TomboyX and Squirrel Vs Coyote
Doreen Pierre3/34If Janet Jackson performed Rhythm Nation in gender-neutral underwear, she'd wear this. The Phluid Project
Debbie-Jean Lemonte4/34This bold garment had one overlying message: Equality isn't equality if it isn't for everyone. The Phluid Project
Emily Chan5/34The Phuture is Phluid, just like this cool activewear suggests. The Phluid Project
Emily Chan6/34The dapperQ show was a study in inclusivity as people of all sizes, races and abilities were represented on the runway. The Phluid Project
Doreen Pierre7/34Say Cheese. This spiked vest and skirt ensemble is perfect for any outing where you want to command attention. The Phluid Project
Debbie-Jean Lemonte8/34Bringing back overalls, but with a twist. The Phluid Project
Emily Chan9/34Turning heads in a stylish three-piece suit paired imaginatively with sneakers. Jag & Co.
Emily Chan10/34Radiating pure elegance in a ball-gown with a colorful, printed bodice. Jag & Co.
Emily Chan11/34Models of all ages hit the runway, including a younger fashion enthusiast in a mixed print blazer, biker shorts and Nike sneakers. Jag & Co.
Debbie-Jean Lemonte12/34In a vest, bowtie, plaid shorts and argyle socks, there's nothing left to do but Strut! Jag & Co.
Debbie-Jean Lemonte13/34Bold suit. Big 'fro. Big Woman Energy. Jag & Co.
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Emily Chan14/34Proving Wakanda is forever in a billowing tulle skirt, a bright patterned top and towering hat. Jag & Co.
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Emily Chan15/34Lights. Camera. Pose. What's not to love about this collared shirt dress, electric red corset belt, and killer attitude? Audio Helkuik
Debbie-Jean Lemonte16/34Leather leg accessories are a subtle yet unforgettable addition to an outfit. Audio Helkuik
Debbie Jean17/34Layer a metallic bomber over a fit-and-flare dress for a fresh, playful look. Audio Helkuik
Debbie Jean18/34Reimagined Cosplay in a striped, short-sleeve jacket and neck collar. A/C Space
Kim Geronimo19/34A reminder that people of color also enjoy cosplay, including myself. It was exhilarating to walk the dapperQ runway for the 4th time. A/C Space
Kim Geronimo20/34Give me Dragonball Z but make it couture. We love the printed top, the matching patcwork pants, and bright high heels. A/C Space
Kim Geronimo21/34When Super Saiyan Blue meets fashion: the mixed-print and two-tone denim trends were all over the Spring 2019 runways. A/C Space
Kim Geronimo22/34Fabrics repurposed for gender-neutral fashion — and note to self: metallic is here to stay. A/C Space
Debbie-Jean Lemonte23/34B. Hawk Snipes serves face while modeling an open shirt dress and towering high heels. Kris Harring
Tadzio24/34Sir Knight slays this genderless ensemble, designed for more formal affairs. Kris Harring
Emily Chan25/34Skirts are for all genders, and this look is proof. Kris Harring
Emily Chan26/34Streetwear that's custom-designed with an artistic flair. Stuzo
Debbie-Jean Lemonte27/34Black Magic: this brand is owned and designed by two queer black women. Stuzo
Emily Chan28/34Royalty in our DNA: this cape jacket — with matching pants and headwear — is the definition of regal. Stuzo
Emily Chan29/34Uplifting the ubiquitous power suit with a fierce red color. THÚY Custom Clothier
Debbie-Jean Lemonte30/34Dripping in Finesse in tailored, metallic suiting. THÚY Custom Clothier
Emily Chan31/34Concrete Rose: this floral mask and plunging jumpsuit look was the talk of the runway. SALT
Emily Chan32/34And like a flower, we blossom. A floral face mask looked all the more powerful juxtaposed with structured separates. SALT
Emily Chan33/34Salt's innovative pairing of neutral colors and floral headdresses wowed the audience. SALT
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