The Met: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”

The Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition presents a cultural and historical examination of Black style over three hundred years through the concept of dandyism. In the 18th-century Atlantic world, a new culture of consumption, fueled by the slave trade, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothing and goods that indicated wealth, distinction, and taste. Black […]

Ladyfag’s “Battle Hymn”

FRIDAYS

Battle Hymn, the monthly Sunday night, house-music driven party, is now EVERY FRIDAY…a new chapter…and the kiddies are carrying ’til the sun comes up!!! Created and produced by nightlife impresario Ladyfag, Battle Hymn revives the holy age of nightlife, with more focus on dancing than taking selfies. Rotating DJs include Michael Magnan, Josh Steers, Kim […]

Watch: Onya Nurve “In & Out” feat. Kardi Redd Diamond

“Very B.A.P.S. energy, and our own lil extra take on the classic. Just pure main character from start to finish. Such a joy to work with…You know why Ru chose me.’ “- Onya Nurve (image by Paige Margulies)

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Crystal Envy (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17)

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Kahanna Montrese (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 & All Stars 8)

image by Hígor Almeida