Queer Influencers You Must Collaborate With! (Not Just In June But Throughout The Year)

 

Influencers have become the modern-day equivalents of television ads. They can influence trends and shape opinions through their lifestyle choices. Their followers are fanatic about their opinions and brand collaborations! Every aspect of their lives is out in the open, from fashion to travel, food to social circles, and even skincare and personal styling. However, within the realm of influencers, there is a growing niche of individuals with a cause they were born with – the Queer Influencers.

 

They work with multiple brands across varied niches like music, art, beauty, fashion, and more! We’ve got you the best of the best and the brands they love!

 

1. Deep aka @justdeepdrama

Deep started content creation very early on. His social media screams volumes about him being gay and proud.Through the years his growth has led him to work with multiple national and international brands like 82E, Estee Lauder, Maybelline and many more. Apart from content creation he is known for his Instagram to give you the feels of A Gay Boy Neighbour, a very skilled one for it!

 

2. Divyaa aka @unusualpheno_menon

At the first glance her profile can definitely intimidate you, with her confidence and ability to express herself through her body, her self awareness and voice! As a model she has been a part of small new brands like Tilt Project after which she was also heavily involved with campaigns for brands like Carmesi and Tailor Circus. Divyaa was also Featured in Homegrown for the pride edition article in 2022 and has been a drag performer for Anti Social Earlier this year!

 

3. Jason aka @jason_arland

Having started his career in Music and fashion very early on, Jason, an out and proud gay man! As a model, Content creator, Vocalist and Actor, he has been associated with Netflix, Lakme Fashion Week, Cosmopolitan India and GQ are just a namely few. Jason’s content inspires a lot of budding beauty and fashion  content creators to strive for the best looking up to him as an example.

 

4. Sunny aka @suunnypandey

There are very few content creators in India that involve clean humour with their content, Sunny is one of them! For his humour is witty enough to be interlinked with his niche being beauty content. He has won the Conscious Voice of the Year award for Parcos Beauty Awards and has also been associated with small and big brands like Gush and Ruby Rush by Paris Hilton! Sunny makes it a point for his Instagram to be a place of learning for everyone that follows him, and there are very few like him!

 

5. Roshni aka @rosh93

A model, Influencer, Photographer and so much more as her bio reads! She is the force of nature with the voice that everyone wants to hear. Her body positive and Slow fashion friendly content inspires many girls to have a voice of their own! Her collaborations have been with everyone from Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla and Papa don’t Preach by Shubhika  to a Tailor and Circus! She has also performed at various venues Namely Kitty Su and AntiSocial as Candy which is her drag persona. 

 

6. Shantanu aka @shantanudhope

Having started his career as a makeup artist with MAC Cosmetics, Shantanu today campaigns for the brand. He recently was the face of the Estree Lauder campaign and also won Cosmopolitan Beauty Influencer of year (male) Editor’s Choice 2023! Shantanu’s Instagram looks like a makeup guide to facial graphic art, he is known for his seamless transitions and patient tutorial of the same! 

 

7. John aka @johnisings

This is John Oinam, an out and proud gay man, an extremely talented vocalist, and a style icon for many. Hailing from Thanga, Manipur, he has not only been on television participating in shows like The Stage and Indian Idol but has also performed live at Lollapalooza India and Sunburn. He was also on the cover of Rolling Stone India alongside Singer-Composer A R Rahman. He is one of the few artists that truly uses his talent to express and embody his journey and growth in life!

 

8. Toshada aka @toshadaa

Toshada’s hard work was well rewarded with her making a visible mark in the fashion industry! Breaking stereotypes and barriers, she walked for designer Manish Malhotra in 2023 and has worked with multiple brands like Tiger Marron, Cosmopolitan and more! She has an Eccentric sense of style and fashion and makeup that inspires many!

 

9. Karan aka @gorgeouspotaahto

He is the West Delhi Aunty! His content revolves around humour with his niche being fashion and styling for men. Having associated with brands like Tissot and Cosmopolitan, Karan also walked the ramp for designer Kunal Rawal in 2023 and Times Fashion  Week. For a light hearted unwind into humour and fun, Karan’s Instagram is a great escape.

 

10. Atulan and Divesh aka @honeyimmhome

Who does not want to be a couple in love and traveling? This Gay couple is for all your couple travel guides, they have been associated with smaller homegrown brands like Sloggi and Virgo. Atulan and Divesh have also been a part of the Under 25 World Summit in Bengaluru. This couple is the real life example for the quote “ Catch flights not feelings”

 

11. Suraj aka @thefitgayunicorn

This is a hardworking young gay boy fighting stereotypes in the fitness industry against gay men. Actively a fitness coach and consultant, Suraj also pursues Acting and Content creation. His content revolves around styling and skincare, while acting is anything that strikes a chord with his passion! He has working with brands like Disney, Starbucks, Urabinc, Neeman’s, Rainbow Luv App and Zudio are a namely few! His content has a lot to take away from in terms of tips, hacks and learning from his personal experiences! 

 

12. Rahil aka @rahil_sayed01

Rahil is a Muslim Gay man, based in Mumbai. He is a beauty content creator, apart from being nominated for the Cosmopolitan India Awards, he has also been associated with brands like Colorbar, MAC, Estee Lauder. He was also mentioned by Vogue and Grazia as a Beauty content creator that must be followed. His content is mainly transitions and makeup tutorials.G

 

13. Ami aka @amishroff

She is India’s First Female Flair Bartender and Mixologist. She is queer, out and proud! She has been a part of the Netflix Series midnight Asia, has also been a Ted x speaker and won Mixologist of the year award with Times & INCA. Being in the beverage and alcohol business Ami has associated with multiple brands like, Absolut, Gianchand, Roulette, Stranger & Sons, Negroni and many more! Ami’s Instagram speaks a lot about bartending as an art and passion and how to go about finding your space as a queer woman in a male dominated profession.    

 

14. Siaan aka @mx.siaan

Siaan is a Trans Non Binary Drag performer and influencer. He uses drag, his art form to express and voice his journey of becoming himself. He has been involved with multiple Queer affirmative brands and stages like, Soho, Urban Arts Festival, Butt Chique, Livon and many more! Siaan’s content mainly revolves around transitions and his experience and life as a trans man in India.

 

15. Avishka aka @avishkaaaaaaaahh

A beautiful Queer woman that creates content around makeup, beauty and skincare. She also openly speaks about her life as a queer influencer and is associated with mainly beauty brands like, Clay Co, Earth Rhythm, Hollistia, Fae Beauty and many more! Her aesthetic is clean, cute and fun! She is a must follow to know more about your daily skin care routine.

 

16. Rayyan aka @rayyanmonkey

As she proudly calls herself, Rayyan is India’s few Trans-gender Muslim content creators. She is a force to recon with, unapologetically speaks about politics, trans rights and a lot of her content involves strong opinions around public issues. She has worked with brands like  Disney, Vogue Eyewear, Red FM and Sassiest. Rayyan is an inspiration to so many young trans folks and is aiming to reach higher goals!

 

17. Trinetra aka @trintrin

Trinetra is a Doctor, an artist, a trans-woman and revolutionary for so many trans women that are looking to get under the knife. She speaks about her journey, the pros, the cons and everything around it! She has made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, has also been associated with brands like, Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika, Torani are a few. Trinetra is a true example of courage and power as a trans woman.

 

18. Jay aka @jayinprocess

Jay is a Trans-Man known to voice his opinions out loud through his music and instagram. He took to instagram and actively creates queer affirmative couple content with his partner Jesmin Ahmed. He has worked with brands like Sunburn, Absolut, Gaysi and more. He is also the one responsible for the title track of the movie Loop Lapeta starring Tapsee Pannu. We can’t wait to see Jay Anand soar the high skies of success very soon.

 

19. Tsu Rouge aka @glorious_luna

Hailing from North East India they are an Enby Goddess as they call themselves. Luna started their journey very early on as a makeup artist and stylist. They later escalated to modelling and drag. The have worked with brands like Myntra, Absolut, Gaurav Gupta are namely few. They have also walked for multiple designers at Lakme Fashion Week in 2023. Luna and their sense of style is truly gorgeous and and goddess like!

 

20. Sunil aka @sunil_bormahela

Sunil is a budding influencer but a well experienced artist and performer. One of the few first to introduce voguing as a dance form in India. Along with being a dancer Choreographer he is also a model and has worked with Magnetic Fields, My Muse and more. He also conducts workshops and it is a mere treat to watch him perform and embrace his art form.