Closet Clues

Clue 1: The Look

Welcome to episode 1 of Closet Clues! For their first case, Shelby Steele (she/they) and Gretchen Shull (they/them) look into why different clothing trends and accessories are seen as queer. They explore the history of fashion in the LGBTQ+ community as a whole and examine they gayness of Doc Martens, queerings, and much more. They also discuss how gender roles affect queer fashion and how the younger generation embraces the subversion of gender roles. Check out our sources! A History of Queer Fashion [https://sartorialmagazine.com/lifestyle/2021/10/27/a-history-of-queer-fashion-how-the-lgbtq-community-uses-fashion-as-a-signal], How Doc Martens Became A Lesbian Staple [http://www.capilanocourier.com/2021/10/19/how-doc-martens-became-a-staple-in-lesbians-closets/], Lace Code [https://insidefullerton.fullcoll.edu/2020/11/lace-code-was-once-an-informal-way-to-express-yourself-in-the-punk-scene-but-is-it-still-used-today/], The Lesbian Love of Key Rings [https://slate.com/human-interest/2016/12/the-lesbian-love-of-key-rings-and-carabiners-explained.html], The History of the Blue Jean Cuff [https://www.levistrauss.com/2014/05/15/turn-em-up-the-history-of-the-blue-jean-cuff/], What Is Queer Fashion? [https://www.them.us/story/queer-fashion-chromat-aaron-potts-elliot-page-willy-chavarria], Evolution of Butch Fashion [https://hautebutch.com/evolution-of-butch-fashion/], Why is it called Gay Ear? [https://suntrustblog.com/which-ear-is-the-gay-ear-why-is-it-called-gay-ear/]