The Out of the Closet fashion show and fundraiser is coming up Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at Opal Key Resort during the golden hour of Key West’s iconic sunset. Directly behind the Shops at Mallory, the runway sits between Mallory Square and Opal Key’s Gulf-facing bars.
The show will open with a vocal performance by Jessica Wachs, followed by the infectious beats of the Junior Junkanoos from the Bahama Village Music Program.
With the musical support of Key West favorite, DJ Sanaris, 14 models will then hit the runway in tropical glam styles from Kirby’s Closet, Key West’s women’s boutique. The event is free and open to the public, and attendees will be asked to make a suggested donation to Queer Keys, though everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend regardless of ability to donate.
“Femme expression is an important part of queer culture, and I am so happy that we have a lineup of entertainment and models from a broad cross-section of our island community,” said Chris McNulty, co-founder and board member of Queer Keys. “Kirby has been a supporter of Queer Keys since the beginning, and we are so grateful for her glamorous support.”
Kirby Myers, owner and executive director of tropical glam at Kirby’s Closet is co-organizing and styling this event.
“Chris has been a friend for years and I’ve been blown away by what he has done for this community in such a small amount of time,” she said. “Their mission is so important and I’m excited for our island to come out and support them in a fun and fashionable way.”
All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to advancing Queer Keys’ mission to support, educate, empower and celebrate the queer community of the Florida Keys through youth programming, trans and nonbinary healthcare, and their up-and-coming community center.
