“I am now only going through my queer puberty and that is to say realising that the skin that I am in is beautiful, it’s worthy, and I don’t have to conform to societal norms to live my life to be who I am,” said drag queen Opera Tang in a feature by Rye—a local womenswear label founded by designer Bessie Ye—as part of their Pride Month campaign.
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This year’s theme, Come Together, unites all individuals that are involved in the LGBTQ+ community and tells their stories through the lens of fashion. Enter: a limited-edition capsule collection of Love+ scarves in various colours, patterns and sizes that mirror the diversity in the community.
“With this campaign, [we] continue to celebrate the profound significance of LGBTQIA+ visibility in Singapore, with an uplifting lens and through fashion,” the brand said in a statement.
The styling possibilities are endless with the Love+ scarves, encouraging self-expression and creativity. Wear it tied around the neck or draped around the shoulders, or make a sartorial statement by sporting it as a top or a dress. The design can also be knotted into a catchall or a crossbody depending on its size, making it a staple for the fashion-forward utilitarian.
And there’s more: the label will be donating all profits from the collection to The T Project—Singapore’s first shelter for the homeless transgender community—to contribute to the establishment of a family counselling centre.
Explore Rye’s Come Together campaign stories featuring personalities such as Tang and non-binary DJ Zenon, and shop the Love+ scarves—which retail at $39, $59 and $89 depending on the size—online and in stores.
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