“As people, we are more than what certain systems and powers wanted to label us'
. This came with a lot of weight. “I’m super grateful for it, but it’s somewhat daunting to me having been othered [for being nonbinary], and now I’m being celebrated for it,” says Clemons-Hopkins. “I’m hoping and praying that this will be something that encourages people—and the industry—[to realize] that actors are humans, and humans are more than two genders. How a human identifies has nothing to do with if they can play the part.
To that end, Clemons-Hopkins used their red carpet look to celebrate and acknowledge fellow nonbinary folks. “A lot of the lies we’ve been told about gender binaries are really just about fashion,” says Clemons-Hopkins. “It goes back to ‘only girls wear dresses.’ Well, that’s not true.” To do so, the star worked withon a custom look that paid tribute to the nonbinary pride flag, which features yellow, white, purple, and black.
Clemons-Hopkins says Siriano was the perfect designer with whom to work on this impactful moment. “I love that he is inventive, creative, and daring,” says the star. “For a while, he was the designer for people who other designers rejected. He dresses different body types and sizes. He’s helped expand the public consciousness of what fashion can be.” Jyotisha Bridges styled the striking look, which was finished off with a Love Lola Knits purse, Del Toro loafers, and David Yurman jewels..
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