By – DeoVonte “Deo” Means As I pensively ruminate the culmination of the first month of our “new normal,” prostrate we lay in lamentation. In a state of disconsolation! Daily we’ve come to acquiesce that the world we once knew has become acherontic. Covid-19 stunned our sensibilities in the most ruthless, brutal and savage manner. …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means This article is perhaps one of the most proudest moments in the history of my column; because the person featured is not just a peer of mines but someone whom I witnessed burst unto the Chicago scene-years ago as a young lad- with an exhilarating energy that immediately conveyed to everyone …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means Admittedly, at times it can be most difficult taking the Chicago fashion community serious. It has become common place for almost every person with a cute face to label themselves a model. Every make-up counter clerk is deemed a celebrity make-up artist, and helping select your neighbor’s prom dress garners you …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means Prologue– Underground sub-cultures have been a fundamental aspect of the urban LGBT community for decades. Many would argue these subcultures provided much needed support and acceptance during a time not long ago when being gay was not acceptable by family, friends or society. As highlighted in the iconic documentary Paris Is …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means …Understand me now. If sometimes you see that I’m mad. Don’t you know, no one alive can always be an angel? When everything goes wrong you see some bad…But I’m just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh, Lawd, Please don’t let me be misunderstood…- Nina Simone On Tuesday morning at …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means Prologue– When I first heard news that Taleon Goffney was out of prison and releasing a tell-all memoir, I approached it as I do most journalistic assignments. I was a bit interested in discovering the truth behind the scandal, but I was not necessarily moved or vested. After all, in 2015, …
On last week, cyberspace and armature fashionistos were all abuzz over the presentations of the Fall 2014 menswear collections. The major player that most caught my eye was Olivier Rousteing. Rousteing is the 28 year old young black guy that’s at the helm of perhaps one of the most prestigious European fashion houses, Balmain. Balmain, …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means Hugo BOSS’s Chicago flagship inside The Shops at North Bridge hosted their re-opening celebration with current and former Chicago Bears team members, with 20% of sales from the event benefiting Bears Care, the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears. Earlier in the afternoon fans were invited to meet former Chicago Bear, … Continue reading
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means …If God one day struck me blind; your beauty I’d still see…Love’s too weak to define, just what you mean to me!” -Prince The wedding between Dustin and Alex set a new precedent within our community. It’s easy to get carried away in the optics, labels and degree of execution in … Continue reading
…An icon Emeriti -crown’s a successor as the Dauphin of his iconic legacy…Deo… By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means The iconic French designer, Jean Paul Gaultier; commonly dubbed the “enfant terrible” of fashion – began the year 2020 – with a jovially auspicious message announcing his retirement. “Gaultier Paris will continue Haute Couture! I have a new … Continue reading
“Reading is throwing shade: A brutal insult wrapped inside a glorious wordplay.” –RuPaul Written By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means Taking a comedic; yet powerful blow at the critics of the highly controversial, yet wildly popular Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH ) initiative, RuPaul used his appearance on SNL to illustrate just why “reading is fundamental!” Ru-as … Continue reading
By: DeoVonte “Deo” Means …I don’t know where this road Is going to lead. All I know is where we’ve been and what we’ve been through… And if we get to see tomorrow, I hope it’s worth all the wait…It’s hard to say goodbye to yesterday… -Boyz II Men (1992) This renowned song- written by … Continue reading
By: DeoVonte “Deo” Means Upon first hearing about the new Netflix series that’s on the tongue of all the “in the know”- Styling Hollywood – I was a bit more overjoyed than normal. Hailed as a present-day, black, gay, male equivalent of Sex In The City; this series is centered around the day-to-day work of … Continue reading
By – DeoVonte “Deo” Means To those on the outside looking in, it’s easy to assume Pride is about flamboyancy, parties, dates and having a drunken good time. But to those that actually live this life and are vested in our community, it’s much more significant than that. Pride becomes a yearly homecoming that celebrates … Continue reading
