Introducing Qwear Fashion’s 3-Look Thrift Challenge

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Written By Ru

Thrifting is so important for queer folk. Especially if you’re trans, because your body is constantly changing. It’s the nexus of affirming your gender and finding its physical expression.  

I love to thrift because it’s like a time capsule and you never know what you’re going to find. Most importantly, it specifically defies trending by including everything. A sort of roll of the dice.

What makes you want to thrift? Let us know with our new 3 look Thrift Challenge:

Go to a thrift store. Create 3 looks with things you find in the store, using items from the outfit you came with if you like. Send us photos and tell us why you love to thrift! Email: submissions@qwearfashion.com

Thanks to Buffalo Exchange and @ApexDyke for style tips!

Hat: RISD
Jacket: Zara

Shirt: Adidas
Jeans: Ralph Lauren mens straight-legged jeans
Shoes: Adidas

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Ru

As Qwear’s Fashion Director, Ru seeks to dismantle preconceived notions of gender expression and explore the identity constructs of queer fashion. Ru’s goal is to provide a platform for the community to share their stories with the aim of demystifying the borders of queer fashion and reinforcing queering fashion as an intimate experience closely related to one’s individuality.

Hailing from Scotland, with Trinidadian roots, this veteran designer and activist has immersed herself in queer theory and fashion for nearly a decade. A graduate of Rhode Island School Of Design, Ru merges their knowledge of queer theory and critical race theory with their passion for fashion. Recently, Ru’s work has been presented at Queer Fashion Week (2015), Rainbow Fashion Week (2015), The Institute Of Contemporary Art, Boston (2016 & 2017), and BU Art Galleries (2018).

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