In the past year, we started the Queer Fashion Files, brainchild of Hailey Moroney, Archer’s beloved image specialist, Instagram curator, photographer, entrepreneur, and coolest person in any room.

The Queer Fashion Files aim to spotlight queer designers, artists, photographers, trendsetters and style icons. We chat about things like arts practice and ethos, queer and body inclusivity, and wisdom for up-and-coming queer artists.

So, let’s look back on the queer fashion and artistry of 2023!

Chi Montmorency: Made in Heaven

Image by: Camila. Fashion by: Chi Montmorency.

“I want to foster another extension of non-conformity against the boring old binary we’re used to when it comes to clothes. I want people to feel powerful above anything else: regal, risqué and sacred are the key words that come to mind.” – Chi Montmorency

Read Chi Montmorency’s Queer Fashion File here.

Liz Ham: Absolutely Queer

Portrait of Rene Rivas. Image by: Liz Ham (courtesy of Powerhouse).

“When I consider the core values of punk, I think of community, resistance and non-conformity. Both punk and queer are built on these foundations; they embrace intersectionality and a non-normative stance.” – Liz Ham

Read Liz Ham’s Queer Fashion File here.

Nathaniel Youkhana: Braided Pleasure

Image by: Lexi Laphor. Fashion by: Nathaniel Youkhana.

“I really came to enjoy the practice of using my hands to create the body of each garment, and not relying on a sewing machine. From there, I began practising and experimenting with shapes, structures, fabrics and textures to construct different silhouettes on various body types.” – Nathaniel Youkhana

Read Nathaniel Youkhana’s Queer Fashion File here.

Jordan Greig: Spitsubishi

Image by: Brontë Godden. Fashion by: Jordan Greig.

“I have a massive box of literal atrocities that I’ve made, but you learn more from all the fuck-ups along the way than what you learn from the successes.” – Jordan Greig

Read Jordan Greig’s Queer Fashion File here.

The Huxleys: Bloodlines

Leigh, 2022 (Inspired by Leigh Bowery). Image by: The Huxleys (Will & Garrett).

“Our queer history is about people lighting torches for each other and opening doors, casting beautiful sparkling lights towards a future of a queer utopia, which we are always reaching for. We are not one, we are many.” – The Huxleys

Read The Huxleys’ Queer Fashion File here.

James Dobson: Jimmy D

Image by: Marlborough Lights. Fashion by: James Dobson. Styling by: prettydreyned.

“I design for the misfits and outsiders, and I never want anyone to feel excluded. Fashion can be so empowering and expressive, and no one should be left behind!” – James Dobson

Read James Dobson’s Queer Fashion File here.

Jacinta Oaten: The Lavender Haze

Image by: Jacinta Oaten.

“For me, photography isn’t just about capturing images; it’s about telling the unique stories of individuals, couples and communities, and making every moment I document a special and memorable one.” – Jacinta Oaten

Read Jacinta Oaten’s Queer Fashion File here.

Jade Florence: Shifting

Image by: Jade Florence. Hair and Makeup: Nisal Atapattu. Stylist: Tanya Mudariki. Model: Mary Kakinda. Clothing: MinmingZhou. Location: Got Next Studios.

“When more of the industry leaders are femme, queer, Indigenous and people of colour, then we will have a safer industry for everyone to work in and feel supported.” – Jade Florence

Read Jade Florence’s Queer Fashion File here.

If you want to pitch an idea for Archer’s Queer Fashion Files, email pitch@archermagazine.com.au with ‘QUEER FASHION FILES’ in the subject line.

You can check out all of our Queer Fashion Files in full here.