Cosmopolitan India

The Pride Aisle

Jason Arland

Actor, Model, and Singer

“I think my sense of style is sexy—it is a celebration of who I am. I love to play ‘dress up’, highlighting both my feminine and masculine sides. What I am wearing in this photograph (by Polite Society) is very ‘me’. I love pieces that complement my body, and corsets are my favourite thing right now. I like when fashion is a little uncomfortable and yet comfortable, and has a ‘campy’ element to it. I have always considered myself a performer first, even before I got into modelling and acting, and pop culture has played a huge role in shaping my aesthetic. However, I would like to give credit to my family for encouraging me to experiment from a young age. As a queer person, I don’t think gender neutrality is a trend—it is a part of who we are and how we express ourselves. So I don’t think the onus of breaking

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