Maximalism is confidence. At his workshop in Jersey City, Dazzle creates extravagant, museum-worthy garments: an apple pie headdress, a skirt made of candle sticks, a blouse that looks like giant typewriter keys. The space brims with colorful wigs, sewing machines, and racks and racks of clothes. It’s chaotic and that’s the point. It’s taking all of this chaos and giving it an order, Dazzle says. And it’s also entertainment.
Maximalism is about being brave and taking up space. Dazzle moved to New York about thirty years ago to pursue design. Seeing other queer people boldly express themselves and challenge gender expectations gave Dazzle the confidence to cultivate his own style and move through the world assertively. Maximal look, maximal behavior, Dazzle says. It means giving yourself permission to take up space and be seen for who you truly are.
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