![]() ![]() Then, my friend cut in a straight vertical line directly up the middle of the back, and I carefully took it off so that the cards would not fall where they were cut at the back. Once the cards were all glued to the tank top, we put clear tape over them, cutting small pieces and taping along the edges of the cards in a horizontal direction so that they would not bend up as easily. Fair warning… for this step, you get very tired of standing and rotating as your friend helps you glue the cards, but the product is definitely worth it! On the back, we glued the cards face down. Once we finished the bottom part, we began to fan the cards out to form the sweetheart-type neckline. We started at the bottom and worked our way up, gluing one layer at a time, all the way around, about 2/3 of the way up the tank top. Before we glued the cards, we soaked them in a bowl of water to soften them and then allowed them to dry before gluing. This step took a little bit of experimenting, but we finally figured out how to make the cards more flexible. Pride is an amazing experience, when all that magic comes together that’s where you see love, Bristol Pride is that place.To make the homemade Queen of Hearts costume, I used playing cards, red and black tulle, black elastic, a white tank top, hot glue, red glitter, red ribbon, black tape, clear tape, a black headband, red scrapbook paper, and glittery foam! I used about 9 decks of cards, but since I only used one suit for the outfit, it came out to about 115 cards.įirst, I put the white tank top on, and my friend helped me to hot glue cards to it. He added: “For someone who’s been to many Pride Festivals, Bristol Pride still holds the community at heart. He said it has become known as ‘Beaver Pink’ in the LGBTQ+ community. For this year’s event his lips were sealed, with the only tiniest sneak-peak being that he has two outfits currently being custom designed for the day and both of which will be “particularly special”.Īled wowed the crowd last year with his pink jumpsuit. Hosting the Cabaret Stage means Aled goes all out for his outfits on the day. "It’s a celebration of what we’ve done and where we’ve come from.” ![]() While it is a protest, Aled said Bristol Pride is an opportunity where “you can get lost in the crowd, take it all in and be your authentic selves". We have to protect our trans individuals." “In Bristol particularly, we have a full spectrum of people and the mix of the crowd has changed. “We’re in an era now, which at times can be scarier than a couple of years ago," he added.īristol Pride Cabaret co-ordinator Aled Osborne is known for his gorgeous outfits (Image: Aled Osborne) He said he has seen many changes over the last decade with some more positive than others for the LGBTQ+ community. He said: “It’s that time of year where we can call on society, and that change needs to happen. Read next: Bristol Pride reveals Natalie Imbruglia for new 'afternoon legends' slot at festivalĪled added that the Pride March and Festival is “first and foremost” a protest to stand up for equal rights for everyone, saying: “we’re in space age times but with stone age minds”. When you see it coming together, it’s all worth it.” He said: “It’s one of the most stressful days of the year, but one of the best days of the year. He said the line-up is jam-packed and starting at 1pm with approximately 26 performers on the day. This year we’ve got the most diverse line-up ever so there’s something for everyone, there are some big acts coming.” He said: “I book the headliners or they get booked up, I want my first choice. Drag queen, Aled Osborne is Bristol Pride Cabaret stage co-ordinator for the Bristol Pride Festival (Image: Supplied)
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