The Royal House of LaBeija didn’t just attend New York Fashion Week—we arrived, turning heads, setting the tone, and reminding the industry that ballroom has always been a blueprint for the future. And in this political climate, where identity, expression, and artistry are under attack, fashion moving forward isn’t just an aesthetic choice—it’s a necessity.

Fashion has always been a mirror reflecting the state of the world. And right now? That mirror is cracked, distorted by the weight of censorship, oppression, and a system that still wants to dictate who gets to be seen, who gets to be celebrated. Enter LaBeija and Alexis Bittar—two forces refusing to play by outdated rules, instead bending and reshaping the industry in their own image.

This isn’t just collaboration for the sake of trend-chasing. No, this is a reclamation. This is ballroom stepping into the luxury space, not as an accessory, but as the main event. Alexis Bittar’s 2025 collection is sculptural, bold, and unapologetically regal—much like the icons of our community who have been serving opulence long before fashion decided it was marketable. The fluidity of the pieces, the daring innovation—it all speaks to something larger than aesthetics. It’s about survival. It’s about revolution.

In a world that wants to erase us, fashion remains one of the loudest ways to say, We are still here. And that’s what this collaboration is doing—taking up space, demanding attention, ensuring that the legacy of LaBeija and ballroom at large isn’t just acknowledged but woven into the very fabric of what fashion is becoming.

But let’s be real—fashion has been stealing from ballroom since forever. The silhouettes, the attitude, the fearless experimentation—it all stems from a culture that mainstream fashion often takes from without giving credit. That’s why this moment is different. Alexis Bittar isn’t here to extract; he’s here to elevate, to align, to move forward with us, not ahead of us. And that distinction? That’s what makes this powerful.

This wasn’t a traditional runway show—it was something even more immersive. An art installation. A world where fashion met the rhythm of everyday life, where Alexis Bittar’s latest collection was showcased in meticulously crafted scenes, turning accessories into narrative pieces. The display felt cinematic, a moment frozen in time where each piece told a story, making it impossible to ignore the deeper message: fashion is not just about clothing—it’s about the lives we lead, the identities we forge, the culture we sustain.

LaBeija is not here to ask permission. We never have. We are here to lead, to redefine, to show that fashion is not just about fabric and stitching—it’s about storytelling, about movement, about resilience in the face of a world that wants to dull our shine. And trust, this is only the beginning.

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