dapperQ proudly presents // "(un)Heeled: A Fashion Show for the Unconventionally Masculine" at the Brooklyn Museum. The event is one of the largest celebrations of style for masculine presenting women and transmasculine individuals, offering an alternative narrative to the museum's current "Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe" exhibition.
*FREE ADMISSION*
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
BEAUX ARTS COURT, BROOKLYN MUSEUM
*FASHION, MUSIC, ART, EAT, DRINK*
7PM
Mini Pop-Up Shops ft:
► Goorin Bros.
► Jag & Co.
► Saint Harridan
► Sir New York
Dapper Academy ft:
► How-To Tie Bow-Ties & Neckties
► How-To Style with Statement Socks
► How-To Measure for Masculine Attire
► Ambiance Couture Bow-Ties *LIVE* Design
► And more...
☆ DJ: Trinidad native and Brooklyn resident Mursi Layne will be throwin' down beats for the runway. Mursi's career highlights include Afro Punk Festival, F1 Grand Prix + Private event at The King's Palace in The Kingdom of Bahrain (Middle East), Lee's Palace (Toronto), Ozio Lounge in Washington DC, The MET Museum, ACE Hotel, American Cancer Society, Top Shop, Madewell, Adidas, Public Assembly, Knitting Factory and more. She has also performed at shows featuring artists such as Rye Rye, TheeSatisfaction, Mykki Blanco and BadBadNotGood.
8:30pm
Runway show ft:
► Angie Chuang
Angie Chuang is a fashion designer who defies convention by breaking boundaries and blurring gender lines with her androgynous aesthetic. Her inspiration draws from the arts and fixates on the future. Angie Chuang is clothing that empowers and dares all who wear to be bold.
► Bindle & Keep
Recently featured in The New York Times, Bindle & Keep is a bespoke tailoring company for all genders and is currently the subject of a documentary that is being produced by Lena Dunham, the writer, creator, and star of the hit HBO series Girls. The documentary, titled "Three Suits," will "follow several of Bindle & Keep’s transgender clients as they go through the process of having custom suits made, examining the significance of the process for a set of customers with complex gender identities." - Vanity Fair
► Goorin Brothers
The legacy of Goorin Brothers is one that follows a timeless approach to the art of hat making. In its fourth generation of leadership, Goorin Brothers continues the tradition of authentic family craftsmanship and is supported by a team of individuals who share the same passion for the cultural, artistic and hands on approach to this century old brand.
► Jag AndCo
Jag & Co. is a QPOC owned bespoke clothier that has dressed celebrity clientele such as Denver Bronco’s player Alvin “Ace” Bowen; award winning Director Michael “Boogie” Pinckney; Luis Antonio Ramos, the star of Steven Spielberg’s ABC show "Lucky 7;" stylist Eric “E Stylz” Santiago; hip-hop artists Smiff n’ Wesson; The Coke Boyz artist “Lil Trigg;" and underground hip-hop promoter and radio show host AD the General for the reality show "NY’s Women to Women."
► Saint Harridan
Saint Harridan designs impeccable masculine formal and business attire and accessories for women and transmen. Saint Harridan has been worn by celebrities such as Orange Is the New Black star Lea DeLaria, who donned a Saint Harridan suit to the 66th Emmy Awards.
► Sharpe Suiting
Sharpe Suiting is an L.A. based queer-centric suit company that constructs clothing for ALL body types and identities. Combined, the Sharpe team has 22 years of tailoring experience, 30 years of marketing expertise, and 15+ years of formal fashion education.
► Sir New York
Receiving acclaim from major menswear media like GQ, Complex, and Hypebeast, Sir New York is hailed as being at the epicenter of a momentous shift in menswear, playing with mix goth, streetwear, and sportswear looks simultaneously. Celebrity hip-hop artists such as the crew from the A$AP Mob have rocked the brand at notable fashion industry events.
Food & Drink:
Michelin-starred Saul restaurant and bar is open all evening. The Counter café serves sandwiches, salads, and sweets, as well as wine and local beer.
(un)Heeled is part of Brooklyn Museum's wildly popular monthly First Saturdays series. All galleries are free and open to the public starting at 5pm to 11pm!!! Come early, stay late!
www.dapperQ.com is the leading style website for masculine presenting women and transmasculine individuals.
Runway Coordinators: Colette Lee Productions
www.coletteleeproductions.com
Flyer by Stephanie Welsh Gagnon
Photo by Sophie Spinelle
Model: Nic Rathert