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Documentary Film: Paris is Burning

Gay in the 80s Posted on February 3, 2017 by Colin ClewsFebruary 3, 2017

Technically this film is outside the remit of this blog as it was released in 1990. But I have included it for two reasons. Firstly, the people and events therein were all filmed in the late 80s. And, secondly, those … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Film, Gay Scene USA, LGBT History | Tagged drag balls, house of dupree, house of extravaganza, house of labeija, voguing | Leave a reply

1986. HIV/AIDS: Terrence Higgins Trust. Night of a Thousand Frocks

Gay in the 80s Posted on June 30, 2014 by Colin ClewsFebruary 13, 2023

I have posted previously about the politics of drag and how my views changed immensely during the 80s. One of the factors in changing my opinion was the huge amount of support by drag performers for HIV/AIDS organisations and people … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Gay politics, Gay Scene, Gay Scene UK, HIV/AIDS, LGBT History | Tagged aids benefits, drag, hippodrome club, men in drag, terrence higgins trust | 4 Replies

1980s. Gay Scene: Signalling Sexual Tastes

Gay in the 80s Posted on April 3, 2014 by Colin ClewsApril 3, 2014

For as long as I can remember – and long before I even thought of myself as gay – I’ve heard tales about how people signal their sexual preferences. In my ‘pre-gay’ life these were very mild; for example, wearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Gay Scene, Gay Scene Australia, Gay Scene UK, Gay Scene USA, HIV/AIDS, LGBT History | Tagged hanky code, safe sex, safety pin as safe sex symbol | 1 Reply

1984. Books: ‘Men in Frocks’

Gay in the 80s Posted on March 13, 2014 by Colin ClewsMarch 13, 2014

“Men in Frocks is the book on modern drag. Its stunning photo studies show the amazing variety of styles that parade themselves today. In a collage of interviews, the drag queens speak for themselves, from unknown street people through to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Coming Out, Fashion, Gay politics, Gay Scene, Gay Scene Australia, Gay Scene UK, Gay Scene USA, LGBT History | Tagged drag, ed heath, gay mens press, gender fuck, history of cross-dressing, history of drag, kris kirk, transsexualism, transvestism | 9 Replies

1983. Music: Eurhythmics. Who’s That Girl?

Gay in the 80s Posted on October 10, 2013 by Colin ClewsOctober 10, 2013

Gender-bending rules in this music video! Annie Lennox, best known for her short-haired, suited-up androgyny, goes all girly in this one. But not to worry folks; careful observation will reveal that all is not what it seems! For starters, ‘womaniser’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, LGBT History, Music | Tagged annie lennox, dave stewart, marilyn | Leave a reply

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