Welcome to Archer’s Queer Fashion Files! Each month, we’ll interview trendsetters and tastemakers, showcasing the diversity and talent of the fashion world. You can check out all episodes of our Queer Fashion Files here.

In Episode 18, Hailey Moroney chats to Allie Daisy King about size inclusivity, asexuality in fashion, and her YouTube channel EXTRA VIRGIN.

Allie Daisy King is an Australian writer, social producer, and content creator known for her commentary on asexuality, pop culture, feminism, and fashion. She has contributed to various publications, including Refinery29, Fashion Journal, and Missing Perspectives, where she explores themes of identity, representation, and belonging within the queer community.​ She is also a queer ambassador for asexuality awareness, using her platform to champion inclusivity and diversity.

Hailey Moroney: Allie, hiiiiiiii! I wanted to interview you when I saw you post: “Dear fashion brands: Don’t invite me to your events if I can’t fit your clothes.” It’s such a good point – the performative nature that big business has towards size and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity is maddening, and feeling the rage through that quote made me feel seen and validated. How did it feel making that statement online?

Allie Daisy King: Oh my goodness, hello angel! I am a lover of Archer, so this feels like a dream! I was really nervous to put out that post, and the accompanying piece I wrote for Fashion Journal. I had written it three or four months before it was released, and it was really nerve-wracking more or less speaking out against a lot of popular brands.

However, it got such a good reception, which was incredibly validating, but also made me even more frustrated by the lack of inclusivity in the industry when so many people are dealing with these issues.

HM: Going back to basics with my second question: Can you tell our readers a little bit about yourself? Can you speak to how your career path has looked? I always want to show our readers that there’s no right or wrong way into this industry as long as you’re consistent and treat everybody with kindness.

ADK: I am Allie Daisy King (she/her), a 25-year-old social producer and media girlie based in Melbourne. I’m chronically online by trade! I’m an asexual shopaholic, recovering theatre kid and Miffy lover.

I never intended to work in media. I originally intended to perform for a living, but realised that I didn’t love performing as much as I loved storytelling. I then undertook a Master of Early Childhood Education, and was doing freelance content creator work mainly as a fun creative outlet. Then I wrote one article for Refinery29 Australia after Heartbreak High came out, discussing the character Ca$h and the show’s portrayal of asexuality.

From there, I kept writing articles, and almost a year later I got asked to become the social producer for Refinery29 Australia. And the rest (including the remaining three credits of my Master degree) is history!

HM: Let’s talk about a-sex, baby! What is the influence of asexuality on your personal style and fashion choices (if any)?

ADK: Asexuality has such an impact on the way I present myself, and it often fluctuates. I have been both blessed and cursed with very large boobs, and having a body part that is traditionally hypersexualised can lead to a lot of discomfort for me as a girl who would rather die than be viewed as a sexual being.

I’m very hesitant to wear clothing that shows off my cleavage too much, but in recent times, I’ve been trying to push myself to wear more cleavage-baring pieces because I don’t like the idea that men still have any control over what I do with my life.

I also love a cheeky asexual graphic tee, with my faves being ones that say “SEX DRIVE? I DON’T HAVE A LICENSE” or “EXTRA VIRGIN” (the latter being the inspiration for my YouTube channel and Substack).

HM: We didn’t have many fashion inspirations to look up to growing up in the toxic 2000s. Who are your style go-tos for inspo? (Disclosure: you’re regularly on my mood boards, hehe!)

ADK: Oh stop it, that is very kind! My main inspirations would have to be Buffy Summers, the girlies in Clueless, Francesca Perks, Dahana, Sandy Liang, Jazmine Brown, and Lindsay Vrčkovnik. From my television screen, to my phone, these girlies have me sat daily!

HM: What words of advice do you have for young queers who look up to you online? As we know, social media is a highlight reel of our best moments. You explore many creative mediums – writing, content creation, fashion, and more. What are some tips you have for people navigating a role like yours?

ADK: I think that my best advice for people wanting to wear many different hats in the media industry is simply to be authentic. I hate saying that because it sounds so cliche, but it really is true.

I also think surrounding yourself with people who inspire and enrich you is also really beautiful. When I look at the work of my friends like Maggie Zhou or Simran Pasricha, I am endlessly inspired and proud of how they are creating their own paths by being wholly themselves.

HM: What are you most excited about coming up? Where can our readers follow along with your next projects?

ADK: Ooooh, well, Australian Fashion Week is around the corner (see you there!) and I’ll be working with some really amazing publications and brands.

I have started a YouTube commentary channel, so if you want to see me talk too fast about pop culture, please check out EXTRA VIRGIN. This YouTube channel is a longtime dream of mine, and I can’t wait to keep on making sick videos!

You can stay up to date with Allie Daisy King on Instagram.

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