Rebirth Garments - Official Statement from Rebirth Garments about pulling out of Queer Fashion Week, and making the decision to organize our own alternative show in Oakland, CA instead (same date and time, location TBA): We were really excited about participating in Queer Fashion Week (QFW) this year, but as often happens with venues and organizers, we have encountered enthusiasm about including us that doesn't go deeper than simply adding our name to the bill, and we have had to deal with a tremendous amount of difficulty in getting our access needs met. At Rebirth shows we aim to include multiple modes of access - not only wheelchair accessibility, but also a low/no scent space for folks with chemical injuries, a space where we can control the sounds and lights for people with sensory sensitivities, a framework that allows our models to bring personal assistants (PAs) as needed, sliding scale tickets, flexibility to accommodate varying limitations of time and energy, and clearly and consistently communicated expectations and timelines. Over the past weeks as we have been communicating with the organizers of QFW about our needs, we have become increasingly aware that this show is not being planned with us in mind. So with this in mind, we have made the difficult but empowering decision to withdraw from QFW, and to plan our own show! Same date and time, different location. Our new show will center all of the access needs named above, and will be donation based/sliding scale with no one turned away for lack of funds! We have so many amazing artists and activists who have agreed to be our models for this show and we know we will have an amazing turn out, and it will show that our needs cannot be ignored! We will not be brushed off! We will not assimilate! This is what radical visibility is about, and our QueerCrip dress reform movement will change the face of fashion and the world! So keep that same date and time (October 1st at 6pm) on your calendars, and stay tuned for details about the location of this event! More info coming within the new few days. #queerfashion #disabilityfashion #activist #protest #revolution #radicalvisibility #queerstyle #queercrip #oakland

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