Christian Allaire is an Ojibwe writer who grew up on the Nipissing First Nation reserve in Ontario,
Canada. His writing has appeared in Elle, Flare, and of course, Vogue, among other outlets. He is based in New York City.

Introduction

1. Sewing Tradition: Through making (and wearing!) ribbonwork, the Indigenous community is keeping their culture’s unique traditions alive.
2. Level-Up: Today’s cosplayers are disrupting the art form, promoting self-confidence, acceptance, and body positivity along the way.
3. Standing Tall: By rocking high heels, men are walking tall—using footwear to advocate for the acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community.
4. Head-Strong: Muslim women are embracing hijabs—but they’re doing so on their
   own terms. They’re celebrating their culture by embracing modest
   fashion in new, unexpected, and very stylish ways.
5. Mighty Makeup: Makeup can be used as a tool for creativity. But it’s not only about getting
   glam: beauty junkies are channeling their cultures into their looks, using
   their face as a canvas for self-expression and pride.