What a Pride Month it’s been. Things right now feel split between a pre- and post-Orlando world, the last weekend of pride month has never seemed more meaningful. Monday, HBO released ‘Suited,’ a documentary about a tailor for transgendered, nonconforming people. Yesterday, Teen Vogue presented seven young LGTB couples defining love right now. As always, The New Yorker’s cover is newsworthy, paying tribute with an illustration from Frank Viva who explains his inspirations on their site.
But there’s plenty to do off screen. Here in New York, home to the Gramlist, there’s a live event for everyone, but right this moment, at your desk or on your phone, you can tap into it with these eight feeds.
Jeremy and Adrian, two writers and health-minded foodies, make bright, beautiful recipes. Their first book, a contribution to The HUNT series is set for release this summer.
An artist whose canvas is human skin, specialty is a radiant glow mixed with a little theatre, and belief is that “make up is for everyone.” Last weekend, he did his father’s makeup for a charming duo portrait session.
From a Scottish blogger, a unique collage aeshetic: Disney innocence meets shirtless men meets playful pop culture. (His blog tells even deeper stories as he offers commentary on fashion spreads and interviews creatives he loves.)
The transgendered teen’s portrait made the Internet rounds when a photographer posted it on Facebook in protest of the anti-trans bathroom laws in North Carolina asking, “If this was YOUR daughter, would you be comfortable sending her into a men’s bathroom? Neither would I.”
The 29-year-old comedian, cultural lightning rod and actor is now a first-time novelist of the keenly researched new book Drag Teen. We we thankfully discovered through another comedian we love, Cole Escola. And while we’re at it, another to know: John Early and his absurdly witty timing (see his video “Paris“).