With a pure smile, separately, to find themselves at the end of the road in front of the minimalist background specially designed by the team of GENTE Magazine on the first floor of the Alsina Palace.
Thus they advanced one by one, climbing the circular stairs and crossing paths with hugs, greetings and congratulations from the various guests, who with their complicity ratified the destiny of the place they were going to: to pose for the cover of the celebration that called them.
So Flower of the V, Luis Novaresio, Rodrigo Lussich, Mica Suarez and Emir Abdulfive Rioplatense figures from the media and platforms, but today above all five leaders of the LGTB collective greeted the photographer Chris Beliera, as a countdown to pose for seventeen and a half minutes under the slogan #We Are People: Free with pride.
It wasn’t just another photo. They knew it, but especially they felt it. Because they would become the image that would synthesize the second edition of the party organized by our magazine on International Pride Day, in support of the visibility of diversity. Nothing less.
I’m almost 50 years old, the average life expectancy of trans women in Argentina is 35 and I’m over 50. So for me that’s already a victory” (Flor de la V)
The second edition of +GENTE would be held on June 27 and until dawn, the celebration of diversity and pridewith the participation of entertainment personalities and iconic figures of the LGBTQI+ community.
Not only that, but in addition to the rainbow carpet of entrance, the shows and staging, the good music, the outstanding DJs and the wholesale delicacies, the meeting would at the same time launch the second season of the +GENTE cycle, composed of five episodes that give voice to experiences and perspectives historically ignored or stereotypes of the group. On this occasion, based on references such as Pablo Agustín, Sebastián Vega, Flor de la V herself, Agus Cabaleiro (Online mami) and Emmanuel Ferrario.
“I never stopped being who I was” (Luis Novaresio)
It was thus that, aware of the relevance of the cover that they had just consummated, after sharing the cover photos, lwould bequeath time for reflection to the five protagonists…
“I’m almost 50 years old, the average life expectancy for trans women in Argentina is 35 and I’m over 50. So for me that’s already a victory,” Flor de la V told us in the elegance of her own sequin dress, Gucci shoes and a handbag from the luxury brand Fendi.
We are in a state of alert and mobilization so that the rights won remain valid” (Rodrigo Lussich)
“I never stopped being who I was,” the journalist confirmed. Luis Novaresio (60) from The Nation+, wearing a brooch with the LGBT flag and inspired by her husband, Braulio Bauab, there at her side and wearing the same style: black pants, t-shirts with colorful designs and matching jackets.
Soon his colleague and also driver of Partners of the show, Rodrigo Lussich (51), while opting for a classic look of a gray jacket, with black pants and shirt, expressed: “We are in a state of alert and mobilization so that the rights won remain in force,” he noted.
“My first kiss with a girl was strong” (Mica Suárez)
At the same time as the actress and influencer Mica Suarez (28), also sporting a sober look, her eyes shone as she admitted that “my first kiss with a girl was strong.”
The best summary of such a celebration would be given by the renowned dancer and choreographer Emir Abdul (30), wearing an original outfit designed by Pucheta Atelier. With her simplicity, she already descended to the imposing hall of Adolfo Alsina 940 full of screens and large letters forming the word PEOPLEgave his opinion in a question, before laughing: “Tell me now, guys!… when is the next +GENTE party going to be?”
Tell me now, guys!… when is the next party going to be +PEOPLE?” (Emir Abdul)
It hadn’t been just another photo. They knew it, but especially they had just felt it.
Photos: Chris Beliera
Digital art: Darío Alvarellos and Gustavo Ramírez
Photography assistant: Gastón Beliera
All the interviews at the +GENTE party were conducted alongside Simmons, @Simmons.Argentinaok, who combines luxury, comfort and quality with her new line Beautyreast. She joined the stars of the night in a series of unmissable talks.
The cocktails at the +GENTE party were provided by the award-winning Runa distillery (@runabsas on Instagram), which included special options for toasting on the dance floor. The highlight drink was the Gin Orgullo, designed with Runa Blueberry Gin, tonic water, Golden Age Parfait and Edible Glitter.
The featured menu of the party was in charge of SushiClub (sushiclub_ar) which, in addition to entertaining the guests with a special selection of sushi, had an exclusive bar so that the figures could come and taste the pieces throughout the night.
We would like to thank Palacio Alsina for opening the doors to us to celebrate the +GENTE party, LiendoModels (@liendomodels) for being part of Gustavo Picheta and Fabián Paz’s performance, Leira Catering (@leiracatering) for the evening’s gastronomy, Let’s Go Productora (@letsgoproductora) for the incredible Voguing show that the guests enjoyed, and Las chicas de Shimmer (@laschicasdelshimmer) together with @monicapons_eventos for the ambiance of the place.
