The LGBTQ+ Not An Issue Summer ’23 PHOTOGRAPHS BY: RICARDO SIMAL, ANDREW WERNER/ ALBERTO VASARI, FRECK BEAUTY WRITTEN BY: TRYSTANNE CUNNIGHAM STORY BEHIND THE COVER:
Rich Mnisi Designs
Phluid project
Choosing the 3 covers for this issue was surprisingly effortless and straightforward. The three founder's brands we favored to grace the 3 covers of our summer 2023 issue share a very simple but powerful intention and objective that we here at TrooRa champion; being allies, not as a performative act limited to a specific time frame but rather a consistent effort to support and uplift marginalized communities. For covers 1 and 2, of course, the imagery from their collections not only resonates with the theme of this issue's symbolism, but their smashing, spectacular, and striking photographs transcend their teams' bold artistry and creative genius. As for cover 3, knowing the struggles founder Remi Brixton faced to achieve the unconventional beauty brand Freck Beauy, it was an absolute cakewalk to choose that stunning image of her as our third cover. Cakewalk or TrooRa could be the perfect name for upcoming Freck Beauty products. We hope you enjoy the covers as we add them to our stellar collection.
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