Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) sits down with Zoe Atiko, the creative force behind @reignofsovereignty, a groundbreaking harness fashion movement. Zoe shares her journey from burlesque and hat-making to creating fluid, inclusive designs inspired by her experiences in Berlin.
We delve into how Zoe’s queerness and dedication to empowering others shape her work, as well as her philosophy of seeing bodies as monuments and rejecting the idea of imperfections. She explains what it’s like working with her, the meaning behind her movement, and her goal to inspire confidence and comfort in all who wear her designs.
Topics include:
- How Berlin inspired the Reign of Sovereignty movement
- The evolution from burlesque and hat-making to harness fashion
- Harness fashion as a tool for empowerment and fluid expression
- Zoe’s queerness journey and its reflection in her designs
- Creating safe and comfortable spaces for clients
- Why bodies are monuments and imperfections don’t exist
Join us for an inspiring conversation about fashion, identity, and the power of self-expression.
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