The Ones That Paved the Way
Since the beginning our community has been protected and carried by our Fem Queens. Powerful women that make their pain their strenght, guiding, teaching and passing their knowledge to the next generation, while still shining in their own glory.
Octavia St. Laurent
An Icon in our community until today and
a reference for everybody in ballroom
exuding pure feminility
and opulence.
Angie Xtravaganza
A Staple of ballroom since the beginning
a fashion icon
precious mother and true fighter
Crystal LaBeija
Founder of the house of LaBeija
Bold and beautiful,
fierce and powerful
Venus Xtravaganza
Her Softness and realness touched so many lives
She still today represents
resistance and beauty.
Our Icons
Women that have been carrying the legacy of our community, living their fullest and shining bright to the world to see
Icon Devine Gorgeous Gucci
The Icon Devine Gorgeous Gucci, has been one of the pillars of the West Coast Ballroom Scene, as one of Iconic Mothers, she paved the way for this young generation, always providing guidance and nurture to her kids and even to new people that comes to ballroom scene.
Icon Mother Miss Shalae Basquiat
The West Coast superstar, The overall Founding Mother of the house of Basquiat, The Icon Miss Shalae is a household name for her iconic face and for her looks, she is an inspiration for young girls showing them they can be who they want to be and really shine bright their truth, Miss Shalae is the closest you can get to Beyoncé. .
Icon Leiomi Miyake-Mugler
As known as the Wonderwoman of Vogue, the Icon Leiomi is the star that helped Voguing become what it is today, she is not only an inspiration but also a role model for our community, carrying herself always with grace, she move the masses with her talents.
Our Stars
These women have been showcasing their talents to the world, to superstar levels and also shining from within the community
Mother Calypso Jete Balmain
Legendary mother Calypso Balmain, worldwide known performer, winner of season one of the HBO show "Legendary" is a powerhouse name, known for her dancing skills, legendary for her Femqueen performance, she is a staple for the trans community in Los Angeles, carrying the title of West Coast Mother of the house of Balmain, she is also a mother of many children, giving them guidance, nurturing them and helping the community from within as a social worker, an example to be followed, a natural leader.
Mother Aja 007
Mother Aja is a worldwide known multi-talented artist, rapper, model, star of the show "RuPaul's Drag Race, also carried the name of the house of LaBeija in the show "Legendary", she's an all around entertainer, she inspires many people around the world, showing her talents as a performer, she is also a runway superstar, shining her beauty wherever she goes.
Icon Mother Stasha Garçon
Mother Stasha an icon and a reference when it comes to beauty, her iconic face is just a small part of her talents as a national known performer, she exudes beauty and poise, inspiring her kids and everybody that has the privilege to lay eyes on her. A respected icon in our community, she definitely leaves her mark in our hears every time we have the chance to see her either in person or around the internet.
Shayanne Balenciaga
Shayanne graced our TVs during the pandemic when she participated in the show "Legendary", she is an amazing performer, carrying her talents and her beauty wherever she goes. She is also helping our community from within, helping trans women in Los Angeles with her non-profit work at Reach LA.
Rising Beauty
The house of Marc Jacobs has also stars ready to shine, carrying their beauty and talents,
living life at the fullest with dreams to achieve and thriving in daily life
GIGI MARC JACOBS
Marketing guru, makeup artist, runway and realness powerhouse
WALLIE MARC JACOBS
Celebrities favorite hair stylist, everyday realness all around, a new force to be recon with
LUNA MARC JACOBS
Singer, model, actress and influencer, she shines across the internet and in the real life, realness and a pretty face
PALOMA MARC JACOBS
The sweetest girl from East LA, she will show you versatility in her runway either walking all american or european, she will be your new obsession