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Midwest-based designer Alex Weldon turns thrifted gems into red-hot fashion with her label Hot Martini. From bag charms to gowns, her pieces radiate sensuality, confidence, and DIY spirit. Get to know the It Girl behind the upcycled looks everyone’s talking about.

Kidd Ketamine recaps the 2025 Met Gala for ASLUT with sharp takes, standout looks, and a side of cultural critique. Who nailed "Tailed for You" — and who missed the mark? Dive into the fashion highs, lows, and chaos.

Twisted Tooth Nails is an Oklahoma City nail studio led by nonbinary artist Rigby, known for bold, custom designs and a circus-inspired space. From queer self-expression to 3D nail art, Rigby builds community and creativity in the heart of the Midwest.

Drag star Karma Eclectic blends theater, fashion, and fearlessness. A rising icon from Tulsa, she’s shaking up red-state expectations with every unpredictable performance.

Visual artist Carle THE Artiste and DJ AngelFux use friendship as fuel for bold, queer creativity in Tulsa. From surrealist painting to gritty DJ sets, their work uplifts community, identity, and collaboration. Together, they’re shaping the city’s culture on their own terms.

Genre-defying artist Quentin Arispe blends grief, punk, and raw honesty into electrifying sound. From South Texas roots to LA stages, they’re shedding skin, refusing limits, and turning every performance into a ritual of release.

Fashion designer Ché Watson, also known as Icky Split, is redefining what it means to create from the Midwest. Through reclaimed materials, radical craftsmanship, and uncompromising vision, he's building a world the fashion industry hasn’t caught up to—yet.

The Eternal Cycle by David Joachims explores The Growth Eternal, ghalani’s genre-blending music project. From Tulsa jazz roots to L.A. innovation, ghalani fuses bass, vocoder & electronics, embracing growth, decay & transformation. Their music, shaped by tours with André 3000 & Sudan Archives, channels connection & change.

Dominican photographer Divangely Castillo Hernandez’s Cuero En Teoría explores the duality of female sexuality, challenging the virgin/whore dichotomy. Inspired by cabaña culture and Amateur, her photo series reclaims desire, critiques repression, and reflects on societal control over women's self-expression.

Briana Wright leads CLIFFDIVER with raw power and defiance, breaking barriers in rock. From battling self-doubt to embracing representation, she’s taking up space in a scene not built for her. With new music, tours, and a dream gig ahead, CLIFFDIVER isn’t just fitting in—they’re redefining the genre.

Doc Free, an East Tulsa native, is a cornerstone of Tulsa’s creative scene. A rapper, DJ, and Clean Hands collective member, he connects art and community. From Fire in Little Africa to Table Talk at Heirloom, he inspires through eclectic sets and dedication to uplifting local artists. @docfree918

ERA, a queer art collective, amplifies POC and trans drag artists with high production values and bold performances. LaPorsche, Beef, and Sativa share their journey of self-expression, celebrating Black culture while advocating for inclusivity in the drag world. Follow @era.exhibition for more.