FLAWZ Magazine ◊ 6

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We’re back! Where to start? This year has been something out of a
movie for so many of us. Between the current pandemic, and the social-political
climate we are in, I think we’re all ready for a new year to
come as soon as possible, and hopefully a new year that will bring a
change for the better for everyone who has suffered that last few
months. We need justice for black people like Breonna Taylor and
anyone else who has suffered at the hands of the current system that
plagues this country. I must say, this issue is something to behold for
the simple fact that we are making a piece of virtual history by having
created a all-black issue and for the additional benefit of having such
talented and passionate photographers, who in my opinion are fabulous
artists in their own right, and our amazing creators who support
us every issue that we’ve released. Our goal with this issue in particular,
more than anything, is to highlight the importance of black beauty
and black representation in the fashion world, both in the real world
and here on Second Life. I can’t stress this enough, but so much of
what we know and appreciate today as it pertains to certain lingo and
fashion, especially in modern pop-culture, comes from black trans
women and black gay men. We hope that after you read through this
issue, that you may have a new sense of appreciation for black beauty
in Second Life but also in real life. It is also my pleasure to help present
our covergirl this issue, Armand Parks! She is known for her supermodel,
runway-chic fashion and stunning minimalist aesthetic that gives
you every bit of high-fashion and regal-chic that you could ever want
to see on a avatar. I do hope you enjoy this issue. It means so much to
us as a team to be able to share this with you all.