Devin Halbal

Devin Halbal (born 1998) is a travel vlogger TikTok star, writer, and community organizer.[1][2] She is known for her inspirational videos which include witty quips, like the viral "‘Met Gala Behaviour," doll check-in,” and “elevate, activate, appreciate,” mantras, and travel tips.[3][4] She has written about her experiences as a trans woman in Teen Vogue and Refinery29, amongst other publications.[5] She lives and works in New York.

Early life and education

Halbal was born and raised in New York. She studied Media and Human Rights while at university.[6] She has interned at the Frick Collection.[7]

Work

Halbal has worked as a Trans and Gender Nonconforming Outreach Director at LGBT+ centers in New York.

Halbal is openly trans and is a steadfast activist for more authentic trans experiences online and throughout media.[8][9][10]

Her favorite fashion designers are Iris van Herpen, Chinese couturier Guo Pei, Emilio Pucci’s prints (“it’s giving me spring and summer vibes 24/7”) and Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli designs.

References
  1. "Meet Devin Halbal, aka HalBaddie, TikTok's Muse of the Moment". W Magazine. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  2. II, Moises Mendez (June 25, 2022). "As a Child, Hal Baddie's 'Doll Activities' Were Hidden. Now, She's Using Them to Take Over TikTok". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  3. Dazed (May 31, 2022). "How Hal Baddie became the alternative face of wellness". Dazed. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  4. "Hal Baddie Wants to Be Your Motivation". W Magazine. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  5. Books, Hachette (July 27, 2020). ""I sit down and think about the people who came before me:" Interview with activist Devin Halbal". Youth to Power. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  6. "Met Gal Behavior With Hal Baddie". PAPER. March 31, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  7. Vartanian, Hrag (March 30, 2022). "Met Gala Behavior and Other TikTok Wisdom From Devin Halbal". Hyperallergic. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  8. "Hal Baddie Wants to Be Your Motivation". W Magazine. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  9. "Forget the Met Gala — Hal Baddie's "HAL Gala" Is NYC's New Hottest Ticket". Highsnobiety. April 18, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  10. "Who is TikToker Hal Baddie?". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
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