Happy Thursday, dolls! 💖

We hope you’ve been having a lovely week and enjoyed our MUBI watch party earlier this week! If ya missed out you can still watch The African Desperate here hehe. There’s so much fab content up on the Dollhouse this week, we hope you love! 

Let’s get into it…..

Other Men: On Socialising While Transmasculine

Elliott Rose’s essay is exploring venturing into masculine spaces as a transmasc person. From pubs to barbershops; they’re discussing the complexities of these spaces and their rituals.

Read the full essay here.

KIDCORE is Melanie Lehmann's Latest Sickly Sweet Editorial (Opens in a new window)

Our fav contributor Melanie Lehmann is back with Polyester showcasing a brand new editorial exploring youth aesthetics in her brilliant bubbly style. Get ready to feel sticky as these pictures encapsulate how it feels to be a young ‘un.

See the full editorial here. (Opens in a new window)

Crowning Glory: How Alopecia Changed People's Perception of Me (Opens in a new window)

Morgan Jones’ essay is exploring their relationship with their alopecia, wigs and people's perceptions of them.

Read the full essay here (Opens in a new window).

Making Space for Glorifying Obesity (Opens in a new window)

Alabama Whirley is chatting to us about her burlesque show, Glorified Cabaret that’s showcasing plus sized performers and celebrating unapologetic in your body.

Read the full piece here. (Opens in a new window)

Deen Atger on @Disturbance, the Importance of Community and Curating Queer Spaces (Opens in a new window)

In 2020 Deen Atger founded @Disturbance, a trans led program that aims to elevate LGBTQIA+ voices in the arts.

Talking with Polyester editor Gina Tonic, Deen breaks down the program, how important holding physical spaces for queer people is and why inclusivity is more important than ever.

Read the full piece here. (Opens in a new window)

Have a gorgeous weekend everyone! It’s basically the weekend innit. Love ya!

XOXO,

The Polyester Team 💟