Episode 48: Contra* Fashion and Performance with Sky Cubacub

Apr 2, 2025
36 mins

Episode Description

This episode, we hear from Sky Cubacub, a Filipinx, non-binary disabled activist, designer and educator, who founded Rebirth Garments. They discuss their journey to gender-affirming fashion, fashion newsletters, and navigating social media. And, they share their current project with kids – at the intersection of education, performance, and interdependence that is rooted in community care and trust. 

For a full episode transcript, visit criticaldesignlab.com

Themes: 

  • Fashion, performance, and fashion shows

  • Social media and remote community building

  • Hybrid and remote performances

  • Immunocompromised and remote community 

  • Zoom participation and community building

  • Youth education and disability justice 

  • Non-gender confirming identity and fashion creation

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