In this essay by TaLynn Kel for #BodyPositivityInColor, she discusses the politics of cosplay, how she navigates it as a fat, Black woman and why it is a liberatory form of self-expression for non-normative bodies. By TaLynn Kel My name is TaLynn Kel and I enjoy being visible. I wasn’t always able to say that....
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Rhapsody Artajo’s Plus-Size Cosplay is Major
The incredible Rhapsody Artajo is getting a lot of shine right now, and rightfully so. The gorgeous plus-size model is an avid cosplayer, showing the world what it could look like to actually have plus-size characters in film, television, books and beyond. While being plus-size and a paid cosplayeer may not sound like a big...
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With Geek Junky, Chanique Quinones Combines Whimsy, Nerd Culture and Coutoure
This week at Queer Fashion Week, you can get to know New York’s Geek Junky, custom looks designed by Chanique Quinones. You can check out Quinones and her awesome geek chic Thursday at the Unconventional Fashion Show. In the meantime, read on to learn more about what has inspired Geek Junky and what to expect on the runway. Wear...