PR(iD)E at TOWER: Meet Iesha!

To conclude our editorial series celebrating 50 years of Pride events across the UK, we turn to the final visionary selected by Boss Lady (@BbyMilosWorld). Throughout this series, we've handed the platform over to the LGBTQ+ creatives who are shaping culture, conversation, and style across the city.

Meet Iesha

We close the series with Iesha Palmer (they/them) — a creative thinker, speaker, and body-positive advocate currently based in Liverpool.

On Community

"I'm a proud Black, Caribbean, non-binary person who now resides in Liverpool. I currently work in the third sector. I love community — what it means, how it grows, and how it serves us as individuals, as we serve it. We serve the community by living our truth, by existing authentically, by creating our own paths and tapping into our unique gifts."

On Style as Healing

"My style has truly evolved over the years; it has followed the relationship I have with my body since a young age. The more comfortable I feel in myself, the more I play around with what I wear. I think my style is 90s meets modern streetwear. The colour black has been a safety net for me, especially when experiencing dysphoria with my body.

I've started using fashion as an avenue of healing, leaning into uncomfortable feelings to find not just acceptance but love. Fashion is a wonderful way to express how you're feeling without saying a word — there are no rules, and it can be so affirming. I chose the Clarks Originals Wallabee because they are loud in such a soft way. About two weeks before being called for the shoot I was talking about how I'd never had a pair and would love one. Manifestation is real!"

TOWER will continue to amplify the creatives who are redefining visibility and making space for future generations. Thank you to Boss Lady, Taali, Loreley, Iesha, and the entire creative team for bringing this editorial to life. Revisit the first article in the series: Meet Taali.

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