19. TrooRa The LGBTQ+ Not an Issue Summer ’23

RICH MNISI DESIGNS Rich Mnisi is a South African fashion designer whose eponymous gender-fluid label has taken the fashion world by storm. Mnisi is a multi-talented artist who has made waves with his bold, genderless designs and his dedication to representing the LGBTQ+ community in his work. He has also become known for his unique approach to fashion and furniture design, drawing inspiration from his

upbringing and the spaces that have shaped him. View their feature and discover the full story from page 228, written by Stella Polizoidou

PHLUID PROJECT ROB SMITH A former marketing executive, Rob Smith was inspired to create The Phluid Project after decades of the public's view of gender expectations. The Phluid Project is not just a store; it's a gender-free fashion brand grounded in community, activism, and education. A social space where people can come together, connect, and feel seen and heard. In a world that can often feel hostile and unwelcoming to those who don't fit into traditional gender roles, The Phluid Project is a beacon of hope. View their feature and discover the full story from page 246, written by Stella Polizoidou FRECK BEAUTY REMI BRIXTON In a world where using makeup to cover up "irregularities" like freckles on the face is the norm, Remi Brixton, inspired by her love for freckles and daring attitude, takes an eccentric pivot to make them even more pronounced. Debuting her beauty mark on an industry traditionally inclined to cover them up, Remi fought—and still fights—to go against the seemingly natural flow of things in the beauty industry. Her rebellious nature resulted in creating a cosmetic line that changed the game with its bold line of beauty products while redefining the meaning of beauty. Born from a single offbeat idea for a freckle cosmetic, Freck Beauty is a cosmetic manufacturer with a wide assortment of makeup products designed to help you stand out and embrace your true self. View their feature and discover the full story from page 280, written by Jesse Aduma.

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