Channel: Chella Man

Category: Nonprofits & Activism

Description: BUY: openingceremony.com/search.html?q=chella+man SECRET’S OUT! I am utterly EUPHORIC to announce my collection with @OpeningCeremony today. My first collection is an open invitation to strive towards a future where all individuals can tell their own story, a privilege in our world today: Each piece traces back to revelations connected to Man’s identity as a queer, disabled, person of color. From written messages on the fabric about his experiences as a Deaf individual to drawings he has created throughout his transition on testosterone, the collection defies the limitations of who someone can look like and be. Allow these pieces to provoke this question: What constructs in your life must you unlearn to uphold inclusivity and respect for all? _ My goal was to make this collection as inclusive as possible. From hiring an all queer team in front of and behind the camera, finding wheelchair accessible locations, and ensuring all assets be captioned: There was much to consider for my very first collection, but I would not have it any other way. This is the mindset I believe all organizations should revolve around. On the line-up for the collection campaign are a series of my closest friends: Photographer: @quillemons Creative director: @maryvbenoit Models: @aaron___philip @alokvmenon @pfpicardi @adameli @kumari_seshasai @doctor.darien @yaknowme_hitomi @maryvbenoit Check out the link in my bio for the full interview with @dazed on the launch! And, stay tuned at @chellamanart for the release of all campaign photos / information on the models and collection! To my team full of friends and family, Opening Ceremony, and Carol Lim and Humberto Leon: Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all of the effort and love you have poured into this project. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you. This is a dream come true and only the beginning.