This is Me. These three little–intensely powerful–words are the perfect introduction to "Queer Eye's" JVN. Jonathan Van Ness is the show's grooming guru. His effervescence makes him as lovable as champagne, but his message is 100 proof truth. JVN's fervent stance on self-love and unabashed self-expression make him both lovable and relatable. He's known for their eclectic yet elegant looks, and his Observer magazine cover is a master class in fashion fierceness.
He commands the cover in an effortless balance of texture and symmetry in an 'own-it-henny' stance and wink of black iridescent shimmer. The long vertical pleats of the skirt create a tall, elevated vibe. However, the substantial boot adds a contrast that forces the viewer's glance to go from the flowy locks all the way down to his feet. The look is an iconic JVN visual statement that doesn't just garner attention, but holds it. It says, "Don't look away. This is me, and I am uniquely fabulous from head to toe."
Encouraging others to embrace their inner and outer beauty, JVN reminds us in their "Over The Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love" memoir that, "Imperfection is beautiful ... If you've ever been excluded or told you were not enough, know that you are enough and beautifully complete." And this black-on-black sleeveless number is just that — beautifully complete and a pivotal JVN fashion-as-power moment.
