For Bimini, a self-professed Kate Moss obsessive (they even have the super’s anchor tattoo), who grew up with their head in fashion magazines – this is not something they ever imagined for their future. “I just went on a TV show and stayed authentically true to myself,” they share of their stratospheric rise to fame. “If this is opening doors for more queer people, then that’s an incredible feeling.”
While fashion has celebrated androgyny being beautiful [John Galliano and Alexander McQueen are personal heroes in the field], Bimini says signing to Next models is significant because, “For the average person walking down the road, being androgynous is not easy. There’s just not been that many people out and proud as non-binary.” The tide, however, is turning and gender constructs are becoming more fluid, thus encouraging people to feel freer. “There shouldn’t be boxes or labels that we put upon ourselves,” shares Bimini. “I go against the norms of gender but that’s just how it fits me. Masculinity and femininity has always been quite difficult because I was never overly masculine, and femininity can be seen as a weakness in society. It’s a tricky path to navigate.”
The transformative aspect of fashion is what excites Bimini. “I love being a blank canvas and coming to life through hair, make-up and outfits,” they say. “I’m open to experimenting, pushing the boundaries and trying new things. I think that might be why people have resonated with my fashion; I’m not afraid to take risks.” Before finding acceptance in a notoriously tough to break into industry, Bimini studied journalism, and initially saw writing as a career path. “I’m shorter than people in the industry, so this all feels like a new thing. I’m grabbing every opportunity,” they say of making a mark in fashion. Gucci and Burberry are both high on the list of brands Bimini would most like to model for, but every shoot comes with a pinch-me moment. “I’m just a working class kid and the other day I was wearing Mugler and [Jean Paul] Gaultier,” they recall.
For now, Bimini is still riding high on the “explosion of happiness” that came from discussing representation with Next. After running on adrenaline during the Drag Race competition, which they describe as a “pressure cooker”, Bimini has been trying to stay grounded while preparing for the “mental” year ahead. What went through their head when RuPaul announced the winner of season two? “I’m really proud of Lawrence because they worked hard and the competition is tough,” says Bimini. A consummate professional, this is only the beginning of Bimini babes’s bright career.
The transformative aspect of fashion is what excites Bimini. “I love being a blank canvas and coming to life through hair, make-up and outfits,” they say. “I’m open to experimenting, pushing the boundaries and trying new things. I think that might be why people have resonated with my fashion; I’m not afraid to take risks.” Before finding acceptance in a notoriously tough to break into industry, Bimini studied journalism, and initially saw writing as a career path. “I’m shorter than people in the industry, so this all feels like a new thing. I’m grabbing every opportunity,” they say of making a mark in fashion. Gucci and Burberry are both high on the list of brands Bimini would most like to model for, but every shoot comes with a pinch-me moment. “I’m just a working class kid and the other day I was wearing Mugler and [Jean Paul] Gaultier,” they recall.
For now, Bimini is still riding high on the “explosion of happiness” that came from discussing representation with Next. After running on adrenaline during the Drag Race competition, which they describe as a “pressure cooker”, Bimini has been trying to stay grounded while preparing for the “mental” year ahead. What went through their head when RuPaul announced the winner of season two? “I’m really proud of Lawrence because they worked hard and the competition is tough,” says Bimini. A consummate professional, this is only the beginning of Bimini babes’s bright career.
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