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Meet the trans entrepreneur who is queering the fashion industry

CEO of Sharpe Suiting, Leon Wu, poses in a blue, gray and red suit in his apartment.

“Queer fashion has really been a force for putting different body types on the runway, more people of color, and people of all types of gender and queer identities.” 

Leon Wu is the CEO of Sharpe Suiting; an agender, luxury clothing brand created for people of all identities and body types, meant to function as a practical form of “visual activism.” Hear from him below as he talks about the power and future of queer fashion, visual activism, advice for other aspiring business owners, and how he chose his true name.

This interview is part of our Transcend video series, which features success stories within the trans community. 

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