CHRISHABANA XXX CAM4
by Morgan Vickery
In a realm where sexuality exists sans censorship, freedom of identity flourishes in all it’s kinks, beauty, and awkwardness. Two men who live in this realm are Chris Habana and Larry Chavana. Habana’s namesake jewelry brand, and the leading adult site, CAM4 teamed up, bonding sex and fashion for an experimental pop-up experience in the Lower East Side. “With my work, I always want to start a conversation. I think sex is really beautiful, no matter how you express it. I think what we’ve put together here is very indicative of that,” Chris reveals.
Though the pop-up is on view through the end of September, the collab kicked off with a presentation featuring leather, whips, and a side of whipped cream. Front and center was the iconic Amanda Lepore chastened in with metal body cuffs and a leather trench. The surrounding on-stage models created cohesion in their internal and external differences- reflecting diversity and individuality in terms of sex. “This idea is taking ownership of your sexuality and not letting the government or social media dictate what you should be doing with your own body,” Larry explains.
CHRISHABANA XXX CAM4 pop-up will be on view at 151 Ludlow Street until September 30th.
Photography by: Yvonne Tnt at BFA