About Us
We are a movement and we believe fashion should be inclusive for all genders and bodies. We celebrate diversity, visibility, and economic empowerment for the LGBTQIA+ community and we want YOU to join us in inspiring change!
Our Mission
To celebrate and raise support for the LGBTQ+ community through intersecting the art of fashion, beauty, education and entertainment
To showcase LGBTQ+ talent who typically lack visibility, and provide needed access, resources and equitable pay
To build economic empowerment for LGBTQ+ small businesses and local community organizations through our market events
To educate and create a safe space for learning for both our queer siblings and allies
To leverage allyship to create not only opportunity and support, but to inspire unity in community
About Us
We are a movement and we believe fashion should be inclusive for all genders and bodies. We celebrate diversity, visibility, and economic empowerment for the LGBTQIA+ community and we want YOU to join us in inspiring change!
Our Mission
To celebrate and raise support for the LGBTQ+ community through intersecting the art of fashion, beauty, education and entertainment
To showcase LGBTQ+ talent who typically lack visibility, and provide needed access, resources and equitable pay
To build economic empowerment for LGBTQ+ small businesses and local community organizations through our market events
To educate and create a safe space for learning for both our queer siblings and allies
To leverage allyship to create not only opportunity and support, but to inspire unity in community
About Us
We are a movement and we believe fashion should be inclusive for all genders and bodies. We celebrate diversity, visibility, and economic empowerment for the LGBTQIA+ community and we want YOU to join us in inspiring change!
Our Mission
To celebrate and raise support for the LGBTQ+ community through intersecting the art of fashion, beauty, education and entertainment
To showcase LGBTQ+ talent who typically lack visibility, and provide needed access, resources and equitable pay
To build economic empowerment for LGBTQ+ small businesses and local community organizations through our market events
To educate and create a safe space for learning for both our queer siblings and allies
To leverage allyship to create not only opportunity and support, but to inspire unity in community
About NiK Kacy
NiK Kacy is the founder of NiK Kacy Presents, Queer Prom, Equality Fashion Week, as well as, the first genderequal luxury footwear and accessories brand, NiK Kacy Footwear - an LGBTQ- certified business enterprise. As a transmasculine individual who identifies as gender non-binary, Kacy’s designs are inspired by both their personal identity, style and activism. Since their successful Kickstarter campaign in March 2015, NiK Kacy has been featured in numerous publications including, but not limited to, The Advocate, Autostraddle, DapperQ, Diva, FashionTimes, Forbes, Fortune, LA Times, Out, Ozy, PBS NewsHour, Refinery29, Ryot, SheWired, TimeOut, and The Huffington Post.
NiK Kacy is dedicated to the local, national, and global LGBTQ+ community in raising awareness, visibility, education and supporting the community at large through economic and social development. Kacy has spoken on countless panels as an expert on gender identity and the intersectionalities of being a multi-cultural trans/non-binary, person of color, immigrant and queer entrepreneur. NiK also has over 20+ years experience in the Advertising/ Entertainment industry as an Executive Producer, Project Manager, Creative Director and consults on several Board of Directors. They have worked on multi-million dollar projects during their tenure in the corporate and agency world. NiK became an entrepreneur to find solutions for footwear and fashion to evolve into a genderequal space so that all gender identities and expressions can be represented equally. Currently, they sit on the LGBTQ+ Commission for the City of West Hollywood.
Learn more about their fashion brand at NiK Kacy Footwear www.nikkacy.com
About NiK Kacy
NiK Kacy is the founder of NiK Kacy Presents, Queer Prom, Equality Fashion Week, as well as, the first genderequal luxury footwear and accessories brand, NiK Kacy Footwear - an LGBTQ- certified business enterprise. As a transmasculine individual who identifies as gender non-binary, Kacy’s designs are inspired by both their personal identity, style and activism. Since their successful Kickstarter campaign in March 2015, NiK Kacy has been featured in numerous publications including, but not limited to, The Advocate, Autostraddle, DapperQ, Diva, FashionTimes, Forbes, Fortune, LA Times, Out, Ozy, PBS NewsHour, Refinery29, Ryot, SheWired, TimeOut, and The Huffington Post.
NiK Kacy is dedicated to the local, national, and global LGBTQ+ community in raising awareness, visibility, education and supporting the community at large through economic and social development. Kacy has spoken on countless panels as an expert on gender identity and the intersectionalities of being a multi-cultural trans/non-binary, person of color, immigrant and queer entrepreneur. NiK also has over 20+ years experience in the Advertising/ Entertainment industry as an Executive Producer, Project Manager, Creative Director and consults on several Board of Directors. They have worked on multi-million dollar projects during their tenure in the corporate and agency world. NiK became an entrepreneur to find solutions for footwear and fashion to evolve into a genderequal space so that all gender identities and expressions can be represented equally. Currently, they sit on the LGBTQ+ Commission for the City of West Hollywood.
Learn more about their fashion brand at NiK Kacy Footwear www.nikkacy.com
About NiK Kacy
NiK Kacy is the founder of NiK Kacy Presents, Queer Prom, Equality Fashion Week, as well as, the first genderequal luxury footwear and accessories brand, NiK Kacy Footwear - an LGBTQ- certified business enterprise. As a transmasculine individual who identifies as gender non-binary, Kacy’s designs are inspired by both their personal identity, style and activism. Since their successful Kickstarter campaign in March 2015, NiK Kacy has been featured in numerous publications including, but not limited to, The Advocate, Autostraddle, DapperQ, Diva, FashionTimes, Forbes, Fortune, LA Times, Out, Ozy, PBS NewsHour, Refinery29, Ryot, SheWired, TimeOut, and The Huffington Post.
NiK Kacy is dedicated to the local, national, and global LGBTQ+ community in raising awareness, visibility, education and supporting the community at large through economic and social development. Kacy has spoken on countless panels as an expert on gender identity and the intersectionalities of being a multi-cultural trans/non-binary, person of color, immigrant and queer entrepreneur. NiK also has over 20+ years experience in the Advertising/ Entertainment industry as an Executive Producer, Project Manager, Creative Director and consults on several Board of Directors. They have worked on multi-million dollar projects during their tenure in the corporate and agency world. NiK became an entrepreneur to find solutions for footwear and fashion to evolve into a genderequal space so that all gender identities and expressions can be represented equally. Currently, they sit on the LGBTQ+ Commission for the City of West Hollywood.
Learn more about their fashion brand at NiK Kacy Footwear www.nikkacy.com
About NiK Kacy
NiK Kacy is the founder of NiK Kacy Presents, Queer Prom, Equality Fashion Week, as well as, the first genderequal luxury footwear and accessories brand, NiK Kacy Footwear - an LGBTQ- certified business enterprise. As a transmasculine individual who identifies as gender non-binary, Kacy’s designs are inspired by both their personal identity, style and activism. Since their successful Kickstarter campaign in March 2015, NiK Kacy has been featured in numerous publications including, but not limited to, The Advocate, Autostraddle, DapperQ, Diva, FashionTimes, Forbes, Fortune, LA Times, Out, Ozy, PBS NewsHour, Refinery29, Ryot, SheWired, TimeOut, and The Huffington Post.
NiK Kacy is dedicated to the local, national, and global LGBTQ+ community in raising awareness, visibility, education and supporting the community at large through economic and social development. Kacy has spoken on countless panels as an expert on gender identity and the intersectionalities of being a multi-cultural trans/non-binary, person of color, immigrant and queer entrepreneur. NiK also has over 20+ years experience in the Advertising/ Entertainment industry as an Executive Producer, Project Manager, Creative Director and consults on several Board of Directors. They have worked on multi-million dollar projects during their tenure in the corporate and agency world. NiK became an entrepreneur to find solutions for footwear and fashion to evolve into a genderequal space so that all gender identities and expressions can be represented equally. Currently, they sit on the LGBTQ+ Commission for the City of West Hollywood.
Learn more about their fashion brand at NiK Kacy Footwear www.nikkacy.com
About Arabella Barkow, Producer
Arabella Barkow has had a passion for producing events from as far back as she can remember. Since watching her parents entertain their friends every week growing up, she knew the lure of event curation and party planning was calling her name. Her story began when she arrived in Los Angeles from Toronto, Canada 7 years ago, and quickly launched of her self-titled company Bella B. Productions.
From her humble beginnings as a door girl in West Hollywood, she witnessed first-hand the draw that nightlife and pop-up events would attract. And of course, as her experience grew so did her tastes. She began managing the LA Pride VIP Sections, giving her an elevated palate for festival life.
Today, Arabella currently sits on the Board of Directors as the logistics and production coordinator for DTLA Proud festival. In addition to her red carpet events, Bella's philanthropic events are just as breathtaking. Arabella feels strongly about helping those in need and has worked hand-in-hand with the Methodist Hospital, The Alliance of Moms, and The Boy Scouts of America (just to name a few).
About Arabella Barkow, Producer
Arabella Barkow has had a passion for producing events from as far back as she can remember. Since watching her parents entertain their friends every week growing up, she knew the lure of event curation and party planning was calling her name. Her story began when she arrived in Los Angeles from Toronto, Canada 7 years ago, and quickly launched of her self-titled company Bella B. Productions.
From her humble beginnings as a door girl in West Hollywood, she witnessed first-hand the draw that nightlife and pop-up events would attract. And of course, as her experience grew so did her tastes. She began managing the LA Pride VIP Sections, giving her an elevated palate for festival life.
Today, Arabella currently sits on the Board of Directors as the logistics and production coordinator for DTLA Proud festival. In addition to her red carpet events, Bella's philanthropic events are just as breathtaking. Arabella feels strongly about helping those in need and has worked hand-in-hand with the Methodist Hospital, The Alliance of Moms, and The Boy Scouts of America (just to name a few).
About Arabella Barkow, Producer
Arabella Barkow has had a passion for producing events from as far back as she can remember. Since watching her parents entertain their friends every week growing up, she knew the lure of event curation and party planning was calling her name. Her story began when she arrived in Los Angeles from Toronto, Canada 7 years ago, and quickly launched of her self-titled company Bella B. Productions.
From her humble beginnings as a door girl in West Hollywood, she witnessed first-hand the draw that nightlife and pop-up events would attract. And of course, as her experience grew so did her tastes. She began managing the LA Pride VIP Sections, giving her an elevated palate for festival life.
Today, Arabella currently sits on the Board of Directors as the logistics and production coordinator for DTLA Proud festival. In addition to her red carpet events, Bella's philanthropic events are just as breathtaking. Arabella feels strongly about helping those in need and has worked hand-in-hand with the Methodist Hospital, The Alliance of Moms, and The Boy Scouts of America (just to name a few).
About Arabella Barkow, Producer
Arabella Barkow has had a passion for producing events from as far back as she can remember. Since watching her parents entertain their friends every week growing up, she knew the lure of event curation and party planning was calling her name. Her story began when she arrived in Los Angeles from Toronto, Canada 7 years ago, and quickly launched of her self-titled company Bella B. Productions.
From her humble beginnings as a door girl in West Hollywood, she witnessed first-hand the draw that nightlife and pop-up events would attract. And of course, as her experience grew so did her tastes. She began managing the LA Pride VIP Sections, giving her an elevated palate for festival life.
Today, Arabella currently sits on the Board of Directors as the logistics and production coordinator for DTLA Proud festival. In addition to her red carpet events, Bella's philanthropic events are just as breathtaking. Arabella feels strongly about helping those in need and has worked hand-in-hand with the Methodist Hospital, The Alliance of Moms, and The Boy Scouts of America (just to name a few).
About Little Dinosaur, Music Director
Hello, I am Little Dinosaur, a professional DJ, music producer, and curator with over a decade of experience in the industry. As a Queer Indigenous Hawaiian and multicultural artist, I'm thrilled to serve as Music Director and Runway DJ for Equality Fashion Week this year. This unique event celebrates Queer Artists, AAPI, and BIPOC designers, highlighting the importance of representation and community celebration, especially in today's world. Being a part of this singular event, the only all-queer fashion show of its kind, fills me with immense pride and gratitude. I’m honored to be part of such a meaningful platform.
About Little Dinosaur, Music Director
Hello, I am Little Dinosaur, a professional DJ, music producer, and curator with over a decade of experience in the industry. As a Queer Indigenous Hawaiian and multicultural artist, I'm thrilled to serve as Music Director and Runway DJ for Equality Fashion Week this year. This unique event celebrates Queer Artists, AAPI, and BIPOC designers, highlighting the importance of representation and community celebration, especially in today's world. Being a part of this singular event, the only all-queer fashion show of its kind, fills me with immense pride and gratitude. I’m honored to be part of such a meaningful platform.
About Little Dinosaur, Music Director
Hello, I am Little Dinosaur, a professional DJ, music producer, and curator with over a decade of experience in the industry. As a Queer Indigenous Hawaiian and multicultural artist, I'm thrilled to serve as Music Director and Runway DJ for Equality Fashion Week this year. This unique event celebrates Queer Artists, AAPI, and BIPOC designers, highlighting the importance of representation and community celebration, especially in today's world. Being a part of this singular event, the only all-queer fashion show of its kind, fills me with immense pride and gratitude. I’m honored to be part of such a meaningful platform.
About Little Dinosaur, Music Director
Hello, I am Little Dinosaur, a professional DJ, music producer, and curator with over a decade of experience in the industry. As a Queer Indigenous Hawaiian and multicultural artist, I'm thrilled to serve as Music Director and Runway DJ for Equality Fashion Week this year. This unique event celebrates Queer Artists, AAPI, and BIPOC designers, highlighting the importance of representation and community celebration, especially in today's world. Being a part of this singular event, the only all-queer fashion show of its kind, fills me with immense pride and gratitude. I’m honored to be part of such a meaningful platform.
About Daniel Rose, HMUA Director (MakeUp)
Daniel Rose is a professional makeup artist and fx studio artist in Los Angeles. From beauty to monsters, from musicians to superheroes, there is no greater thrill than creating something out of absolutely nothing.
Daniel is the Makeup Department Head for the annual Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade and Equality Fashion Week, stepping off of film sets and out of creature studios to take on live events with a passion.
Working on projects like the documentary "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen" and EFW brought him a sense of renewed purpose, and a calling to be a servant to art that uplifts fellow queer voices whenever possible.
Daniel is also one of NiK Kacy Footwear's campaign models and an all around incredibly talented human.
About Daniel Rose, HMUA Director (MakeUp)
Daniel Rose is a professional makeup artist and fx studio artist in Los Angeles. From beauty to monsters, from musicians to superheroes, there is no greater thrill than creating something out of absolutely nothing.
Daniel is the Makeup Department Head for the annual Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade and Equality Fashion Week, stepping off of film sets and out of creature studios to take on live events with a passion.
Working on projects like the documentary "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen" and EFW brought him a sense of renewed purpose, and a calling to be a servant to art that uplifts fellow queer voices whenever possible.
Daniel is also one of NiK Kacy Footwear's campaign models and an all around incredibly talented human.
About Daniel Rose, HMUA Director (MakeUp)
Daniel Rose is a professional makeup artist and fx studio artist in Los Angeles. From beauty to monsters, from musicians to superheroes, there is no greater thrill than creating something out of absolutely nothing.
Daniel is the Makeup Department Head for the annual Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade and Equality Fashion Week, stepping off of film sets and out of creature studios to take on live events with a passion.
Working on projects like the documentary "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen" and EFW brought him a sense of renewed purpose, and a calling to be a servant to art that uplifts fellow queer voices whenever possible.
Daniel is also one of NiK Kacy Footwear's campaign models and an all around incredibly talented human.
About Daniel Rose, HMUA Director (MakeUp)
Daniel Rose is a professional makeup artist and fx studio artist in Los Angeles. From beauty to monsters, from musicians to superheroes, there is no greater thrill than creating something out of absolutely nothing.
Daniel is the Makeup Department Head for the annual Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade and Equality Fashion Week, stepping off of film sets and out of creature studios to take on live events with a passion.
Working on projects like the documentary "Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen" and EFW brought him a sense of renewed purpose, and a calling to be a servant to art that uplifts fellow queer voices whenever possible.
Daniel is also one of NiK Kacy Footwear's campaign models and an all around incredibly talented human.
About Kristin Rankin, HMUA Director (Hair)
Kristin Rankin is a queer trans/enby hairstylist from Toronto Canada living in NYC and has been cutting hair for over 15 years. They opened their first salon in 2008 with a rainbow sticker in the window welcoming all folks. Kristin is a partner in the Fox and Jane group salons in NY.
In 2016 Kristin started what is now a global movement in the pro beauty industry called @thedresscodeproject. The dress code project helps train and educate hairstylists and hair salon owners to create gender affirming hair spaces so folks who identify within the queer communities can get haircuts that make them look the way they feel. To date there are over 550 gender affirming DCP salons around the world.
Kristin has been featured in the Today show, teen vogue, Vogue Italia, the today show , WWD, Vanity Fair, Dazed, Chatelaine, DapperQ.
After creating the Dresscode Project Kristin started what they call the DCP’s side hustle, the Gender Free Haircut Club (GFHC) . GFHC is an event where hairstylists and hair salons provide their talent & space to give gender affirming haircuts to marginalized queer folks at no cost . Kristin alone has provided over 1000 queer clients with gender affirming haircuts and responsible for creating a global movement that is changing the way the hair world does hair.
About Kristin Rankin, HMUA Director (Hair)
Kristin Rankin is a queer trans/enby hairstylist from Toronto Canada living in NYC and has been cutting hair for over 15 years. They opened their first salon in 2008 with a rainbow sticker in the window welcoming all folks. Kristin is a partner in the Fox and Jane group salons in NY.
In 2016 Kristin started what is now a global movement in the pro beauty industry called @thedresscodeproject. The dress code project helps train and educate hairstylists and hair salon owners to create gender affirming hair spaces so folks who identify within the queer communities can get haircuts that make them look the way they feel. To date there are over 550 gender affirming DCP salons around the world.
Kristin has been featured in the Today show, teen vogue, Vogue Italia, the today show , WWD, Vanity Fair, Dazed, Chatelaine, DapperQ.
After creating the Dresscode Project Kristin started what they call the DCP’s side hustle, the Gender Free Haircut Club (GFHC) . GFHC is an event where hairstylists and hair salons provide their talent & space to give gender affirming haircuts to marginalized queer folks at no cost . Kristin alone has provided over 1000 queer clients with gender affirming haircuts and responsible for creating a global movement that is changing the way the hair world does hair.
About Kristin Rankin, HMUA Director (Hair)
Kristin Rankin is a queer trans/enby hairstylist from Toronto Canada living in NYC and has been cutting hair for over 15 years. They opened their first salon in 2008 with a rainbow sticker in the window welcoming all folks. Kristin is a partner in the Fox and Jane group salons in NY.
In 2016 Kristin started what is now a global movement in the pro beauty industry called @thedresscodeproject. The dress code project helps train and educate hairstylists and hair salon owners to create gender affirming hair spaces so folks who identify within the queer communities can get haircuts that make them look the way they feel. To date there are over 550 gender affirming DCP salons around the world.
Kristin has been featured in the Today show, teen vogue, Vogue Italia, the today show , WWD, Vanity Fair, Dazed, Chatelaine, DapperQ.
After creating the Dresscode Project Kristin started what they call the DCP’s side hustle, the Gender Free Haircut Club (GFHC) . GFHC is an event where hairstylists and hair salons provide their talent & space to give gender affirming haircuts to marginalized queer folks at no cost . Kristin alone has provided over 1000 queer clients with gender affirming haircuts and responsible for creating a global movement that is changing the way the hair world does hair.
About Kristin Rankin, HMUA Director (Hair)
Kristin Rankin is a queer trans/enby hairstylist from Toronto Canada living in NYC and has been cutting hair for over 15 years. They opened their first salon in 2008 with a rainbow sticker in the window welcoming all folks. Kristin is a partner in the Fox and Jane group salons in NY.
In 2016 Kristin started what is now a global movement in the pro beauty industry called @thedresscodeproject. The dress code project helps train and educate hairstylists and hair salon owners to create gender affirming hair spaces so folks who identify within the queer communities can get haircuts that make them look the way they feel. To date there are over 550 gender affirming DCP salons around the world.
Kristin has been featured in the Today show, teen vogue, Vogue Italia, the today show , WWD, Vanity Fair, Dazed, Chatelaine, DapperQ.
After creating the Dresscode Project Kristin started what they call the DCP’s side hustle, the Gender Free Haircut Club (GFHC) . GFHC is an event where hairstylists and hair salons provide their talent & space to give gender affirming haircuts to marginalized queer folks at no cost . Kristin alone has provided over 1000 queer clients with gender affirming haircuts and responsible for creating a global movement that is changing the way the hair world does hair.
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Can't make it to one of our events but want to support our mission of creating equality and equity for our most under-represented LGBTQ+ communities? Sign up for our mailing list below, contact us to volunteer and donate to organizations that are fighting for social, racial and financial equality each and every day. You can send a tax-deductible donation to us via Translatin@ Coalition and be sure to note "for NiK Kacy Presents" or you can donate via PayPal or Venmo by scanning the QR codes below or clicking the Donate button. Thank you!
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SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
Can't make it to one of our events but want to support our mission of creating equality and equity for our most under-represented LGBTQ+ communities? Sign up for our mailing list below, contact us to volunteer and donate to organizations that are fighting for social, racial and financial equality each and every day. You can send a tax-deductible donation to us via Translatin@ Coalition and be sure to note "for NiK Kacy Presents" or you can donate via PayPal or Venmo by scanning the QR codes below or clicking the Donate button. Thank you!
@nikkacy
SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
Can't make it to one of our events but want to support our mission of creating equality and equity for our most under-represented LGBTQ+ communities? Sign up for our mailing list below, contact us to volunteer and donate to organizations that are fighting for social, racial and financial equality each and every day. You can send a tax-deductible donation to us via Translatin@ Coalition and be sure to note "for NiK Kacy Presents" or you can donate via PayPal or Venmo by scanning the QR codes below or clicking the Donate button. Thank you!
@nikkacy
SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
Can't make it to one of our events but want to support our mission of creating equality and equity for our most under-represented LGBTQ+ communities? Sign up for our mailing list below, contact us to volunteer and donate to organizations that are fighting for social, racial and financial equality each and every day. You can send a tax-deductible donation to us via Translatin@ Coalition and be sure to note "for NiK Kacy Presents" or you can donate via PayPal or Venmo by scanning the QR codes below or clicking the Donate button. Thank you!
@nikkacy
Testimonials
"What a wonderful show and organization ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 I'll def be back for the next one (and if u need models... I'm always open!) 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈"
"Way to rock it and thanks for creating an awesome safe space for fabulousness!"
"Such an amazing event. History made! 💯"
"Thank you so much for putting this together and uniting the community! I was so grateful to be a part of it 💕🙏🏻 and I hope to participate next time too!!"
"CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL DESERVED... The Quality, The Talent , The venue, The set up, The crew, The team, The organization of it all, The definition of EFW..."
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Testimonials
"What a wonderful show and organization ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 I'll def be back for the next one (and if u need models... I'm always open!) 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈"
"Way to rock it and thanks for creating an awesome safe space for fabulousness!"
"Such an amazing event. History made! 💯"
"Thank you so much for putting this together and uniting the community! I was so grateful to be a part of it 💕🙏🏻 and I hope to participate next time too!!"
"CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL DESERVED... The Quality, The Talent , The venue, The set up, The crew, The team, The organization of it all, The definition of EFW..."
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