Christian Cowan and Lil Nas X's Unisex Collection

Christian on the Future of Fashion

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"I think this break in the usual cycle of releasing content is pushing creatives to work in new ways; I've loved the challenge! It's made us create the most innovative collection and release we've done to date!"

Lil Nas X, Jari Jones, and Sean Bankhead

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Christian on Pushing Innovation

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"We've pulled together a high-fashion collection campaign while I've been in London, my brand is in NYC, and Lil Nas X is in LA. Tech has been at the heart of making this happen. We didn't just hold a casting and get models; we got artists, activists, singers, models, writers, club kids, mothers, and so much more. This is a collection celebrating acceptance and giving 100 percent of its profits to a cause that we care about."

Lil Nas X and Amanda Lepore

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Christian on the Vision Behind the Collection

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"We wanted to reflect society now whilst still bringing escapism to fashion. We looked for a point in time like ours, when youth were fed up with how the country was working and demanded change. The punk movement in the 1970s was just that, with such an identifiable style. Furthermore, mainstream venues wouldn't allow punk or queer events, so they were often made to share club nights in underground venues. It's this fusion of worlds which inspired the collection. And then we chose an amazing cast together who we felt represented that cause and the times."

Lil Nas X and Christian Cowan

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Christian on What Message He Wants the Brand to Send

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"The message is to celebrate life, lift others up as you do so, and let's keep fashion as more than just clothes; it's art."

Helena Christensen

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Christian on His Customers

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"I want customers to use fashion as therapy for the stress of this world they're in. I want them to make a statement every time they walk out their door. To tell the world that we care deeply about the trans members of our community and they must be heard."

Marc Jacobs

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Christian on the Upcoming Election

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"Hugely, we have to speak up for what we believe in. If we want this world to be better, we have to make it better. To be passive right now is to allow injustice to happen in front of you."

Ava Max and Gus Kenworthy

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Christian on Who He's Designing For

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"They are the people who love to express themselves, who love to make the world brighter, they are change makers."

Aweng Chuol

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Christian on What It Means to Have Style Right Now

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"Style to me is dressing up for your own pleasure, that's true style. I dress up to go get coffee, and it feels great."

Chella Man and Jade Thirlwall

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Khadijha Red Thunder and Parker Kit Hill

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Rachel Cargle and Trey Trey

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Teddy Quinlivan and Hanne Gaby Odiele

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Violet Chachki

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