LGBTQ

Chika, Rapper and Activist: On Inclusivity

16 October 2019 • By BoF Team

16 October 2019 • By BoF Team

The twenty-two-year-old queer, plus-size, rap phenomenon shares her thoughts on fashion’s attempts at inclusivity — and what the sector needs to do to connect with a woke Generation Z.

Chika, Rapper and Activist: On Inclusivity

The twenty-two-year-old queer, plus-size, rap phenomenon shares her thoughts on fashion’s attempts at inclusivity — and what the sector needs to do to connect with a woke Generation Z.

What Chika Is Teaching Fashion

16 October 2019 • By Imran Amed

The self-described ‘big and black, gay and vocal’ rapper from Montgomery, Alabama, went viral for taking Kanye West to task for supporting Donald Trump. Here, she shares her life story and critiques fashion’s attempts at inclusivity.

What Chika Is Teaching Fashion

The self-described ‘big and black, gay and vocal’ rapper from Montgomery, Alabama, went viral for taking Kanye West to task for supporting Donald Trump. Here, she shares her life story and critiques fashion’s attempts at inclusivity.

Why 'Queer Eye' Is So Good at Shifting Product

18 July 2019 • By Victoria Berezhna

Why 'Queer Eye' Is So Good at Shifting Product

The new iteration of the TV series takes a head-on approach to issues like LGBTQ rights and Black Lives Matter, all while selling millions of dollars in product, from makeup sticks to subscription boxes. BoF spoke with 'Fab Five' member Tan France and series creator David Collins about what makes the show so successful.