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A fashionista shows off one of the outfits provided by the Q Center’s Q Boutique.
The Q Center and the Q Boutique have come together to put on their second seasonal fashion show for the Highline community. The Q team hosted the inaugural seasonal event this past fall. These fashion shows spend the evening showcasing the clothing in the Q Boutique.
The Q Boutique, which is located behind the stage of Building 4, room 122, is a donation based program that allows LGBTQIA+ students a way to obtain gender affirming clothing at no expense.
“It’s really about standing up for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and belonging and thriving a Highline,” said Amy Rider, an Academic Success faculty member who opened the show alongside Chino Gonzales.
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Two fashionistas show off their stylish outfits.
Rider and Gonzales started out last Thursday’s event by speaking on the importance of self-expression through clothing and their own sense of style. “Everyone’s on their own journey. You don’t have to wear certain things, and now I’m in this space where I’m wearing clothes I like,” said Gonzales.
The runway portion of the show included volunteering students and faculty members, labeled as “fashionistas”, walking the catwalk showing the many clothing options the Q Boutique has for the colder weather.
The Q team has plans for another fashion show in the spring to showcase their spring fashion donations. The Q Boutique is open on Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Building 4, Room 122.
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Amy Rider and Chino Gonzales modeling their winter wear.