Mars Wright

Mars Elliot Wright (born 1995) is an American clothing designer who owns an LGBTQ-themed fashion company.[1][2][3]

Biography

In 2017, Wright transitioned from female to male, moving to Los Angeles in order to do so safely.[1] His Life on Mars clothing brand features LGBTQ-themed designs on t-shirts, face masks, hoodies, hats and tote bags.[4] In 2007, Wright donated 25% of proceeds from clothing sales to Trans Lifeline, a charity which provides a crisis hotline for transgender people.[1]

Wright uses multiple terms to describe his identity such as queer, transgender, transmasculine, and non-binary. Both of his parents are supportive of him being transgender. Wright has described experiencing childhood trauma as a result of growing up impoverished.

References
  1. "Meet Mars Wright of Life on Mars in Downtown". voyagela.com. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  2. "Out100 2021: 18 LGBTQ+ Policy Makers and Advocates Changing the World". www.out.com. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2022-02-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Hornik, Susan (2019-05-02). "Gender-fluid clothing is finally having its fashion moment". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-02-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "LIFE ON MARS". Life On Mars. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
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