FAQ About The Influence of LGBTQ+ Ball Culture on Fashion
Has ballroom culture contributed to fashion terminology?
Yes, ballroom culture has contributed several terms and concepts to fashion terminology. Phrases like "realness," which refers to convincingly portraying or embodying a particular identity or gender, and "shade," meaning to subtly disrespect someone, have transcended their origins to become part of broader cultural and fashion lexicons. These terms are now commonly used in mainstream fashion discourse.
