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 (Abre numa nova janela)

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. (Abre numa nova janela)

Crowning Glory: How Alopecia Changed People's Perception of Me (Abre numa nova janela)

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

Read the full essay here (Abre numa nova janela).

Making Space for Glorifying Obesity (Abre numa nova janela)

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. (Abre numa nova janela)

Deen Atger on @Disturbance, the Importance of Community and Curating Queer Spaces (Abre numa nova janela)

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. (Abre numa nova janela)

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

XOXO,

The Polyester Team 💟