Bee Mangine

There are millions of pictures of me as a child fiddling with the fit and function of clothing. I have always loved funky styles and colors, and when I moved from my childhood home in Jacmel, Haiti, to the industry filled Cary, North Carolina, I was excited to have more options and ways to express myself. Unfortunately, I quickly learned that while I liked to make clothing, clothing was not made for me.

While many people see clothing as a fun way to express themselves, it is different for transgender and non-binary individuals. For people like me, affirming and comfortable clothing can be lifesaving, but unfortunately, it can also be inaccessible. Now, my dream is to make clothes for plus size, transgender and non-binary people - clothing that can be safe, accessible, and awesome.

- Edith Head