Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt
Marc by Sofia: A Love Letter to Fashion, Creativity, and Friendship
There’s something quietly radical about Marc by Sofia, the new documentary from Sofia Coppola, that sets it apart from the usual glossy fashion fare. Rather than leaning into spectacle, it offers something far more compelling: an honest and tender portrait of a creative visionary, shaped by a decade-long friendship between Coppola and her subject, Marc Jacobs. The result is not just a film about fashion, but a deeply human look at artistry, vulnerability, and legacy.
From the very first frame, Coppola’s signature restraint is evident. She resists the urge to over-explain or dramatize, allowing Jacobs to unfold naturally on screen. There’s an intimacy here that can’t be manufactured – a sense that we are being invited into private moments rather than curated ones. This access is clearly born from trust, and it shows in the way Jacobs speaks candidly about his creative process, his anxieties, and the relentless pursuit of relevance in an industry that thrives on reinvention.
What makes Marc by Sofia particularly compelling is how it contextualizes Jacobs’ immense impact on fashion –not just in the United States, but globally. Widely credited with redefining American fashion in the 1990s and early 2000s, Jacobs brought a sense of irreverence and cultural awareness that challenged traditional notions of luxury, initiated by his famed grunge collection for Perry Ellis. But the documentary goes further, highlighting how his work has consistently moved the marker in the French and international fashion scenes as well. His tenure at Louis Vuitton, for instance, is framed not merely as a successful chapter, but as a transformative one – where he injected a youthful, art-driven energy into a heritage brand, forever altering its trajectory and influence.
Coppola also takes care to situate Jacobs within the broader ecosystem of global fashion markets, showing how his designs ripple outward from Paris runways to street style in Tokyo, New York, and beyond. There’s a subtle but powerful acknowledgment that Jacobs doesn’t just follow trends; he creates the conditions for them to exist. His influence is both immediate and enduring, something the film captures with quiet confidence.
At the heart of the documentary is its focus on Jacobs’ preparation for his 2024 spring collection – a body of work that, even now, continues to reverberate through contemporary fashion. The film offers a behind-thescenes look at the meticulous, often chaotic process leading up to the show. We see sketches evolve into garments, fittings that oscillate between frustration and breakthrough, and the constant negotiation between artistic vision and practical execution.
The 2024 spring collection itself emerges as a kind of thesis statement for Jacobs at this stage in his
career. Marked by oversized silhouettes, exaggerated proportions, and deliberately bulky constructions, the pieces challenge conventional ideas of form and wearability. Coppola captures these moments with a patient eye, allowing us to witness not just the final spectacle, but the labor and intention behind it. What’s particularly striking is how these once-radical shapes have since filtered into mainstream fashion. Today, we continue to see echoes of that collection in everything from high fashion editorials to everyday streetwear – a testament to Jacobs’ enduring ability to anticipate and shape the zeitgeist.
Yet for all its focus on legacy and influence, Marc by Sofia never loses sight of the man at its center. Jacobs is presented not as an untouchable icon, but as a working artist – one who doubts, experiments, and persists. There’s a vulnerability in his openness that feels rare, especially in an industry often defined by image and control. Coppola doesn’t shy away from these complexities; instead, she embraces them, offering a portrait that is as nuanced as it is affectionate.
Ultimately, Marc by Sofia succeeds because it understands that fashion, at its best, is not just about
clothes – it’s about expression, identity, and the courage to see the world differently. Through Coppola’s lens, Marc Jacobs emerges as not only a designer, but a cultural force whose impact extends far beyond the runway. It’s a film that feels as enduring as its subject: thoughtful, intimate, and quietly transformative.
(L-R) Sofia Coppola, Marc Jacobs Credit: Courtesy of A24.
Holy Mischief Hits the Streets
The Atlanta Sisters Launch the First Annual Nun Run
Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt
Atlanta’s queer community has never shied away from a little spectacle – especially when it serves a good cause. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Atlanta Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will unleash a brand-new tradition on the city with the First Annual Nun Run: Amazing Race Edition, a playful, highenergy adventure that promises equal parts camp, competition, and community spirit.
Originally slated for 2025, the event has been resurrected – appropriately enough – with even more flair. This time around, the Sisters are turning Atlanta into a full-on queer quest. Instead of a simple charity walk, the Nun Run will send teams racing across the city to complete challenges, decode clues, and visit iconic LGBTQIA+ spaces that have helped shape Atlanta’s vibrant community.
Think of it as part scavenger hunt, part drag pageant, and part love letter to the places that keep queer Atlanta thriving.
Teams—whether made up of friends, partners, or a full chosen family coven – will travel through the city completing challenges at beloved LGBTQIA+ venues and community hubs. Expect campy competitions, trivia about queer history, miniperformances, and surprise moments of Sisterly chaos along the way. Participants might find themselves solving riddles, serving their best runway walk, or tackling a ridiculous challenge orchestrated by a delightfully mischievous nun.
And while the event promises plenty of fun, its mission is rooted in something deeper. Every dollar raised through registration and fundraising will go directly back into the local community, supporting queer-focused groups and initiatives across Georgia. From health programs to advocacy efforts and community support organizations, the Nun Run is designed to transform laughter and spectacle into meaningful impact.
A Global Movement with Local Heart
The Atlanta Sisters are part of the larger Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an international order of queer activists who have been blending satire, performance, and social justice since their founding in San Francisco in 1979. What began as a small group of gay men in drag nun habits has grown into a worldwide movement with chapters across the United States, Europe, and beyond.
The Sisters use humor, irreverence, and theatricality as tools for activism, raising funds for LGBTQ+ organizations, advocating for human rights, and challenging stigma through joyful visibility. Their signature look – extravagant whiteface makeup, elaborate habits, and saintly names dripping with camp – has become an unmistakable symbol of queer resilience and radical love.
Atlanta’s chapter carries that same spirit with a distinctly Southern flair. For years, the Atlanta
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have been a colorful presence at Pride events, fundraisers, and community gatherings across the city. Whether blessing the crowds at festivals, hosting charitable events, or raising money for local nonprofits, the Sisters have become beloved figures in Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ landscape – equal parts performance artists, activists, and community cheerleaders.
The Nun Run represents a natural extension of that mission: bringing people together in celebration while channeling the energy of the community into tangible support for those who need it most.
Racing for a Reason
Participants in the Nun Run can expect a lively team-based competition with prizes not only for the fastest teams but also for those who bring the most fabulous style to the streets. Because while speed matters, so do the lewks.
The race will culminate in a celebratory gathering where participants can toast the day’s adventures and revel in the collective effort of turning Atlanta into a runway of resistance and revelry.
More than anything, the event is about connection. It’s about exploring the city through the lens of queer history and community spaces. It’s about gathering friends, donning a costume – or a habit – and embracing the playful chaos that the Sisters do so well.
In a world that often feels heavy, the Nun Run is a reminder that joy itself can be an act of resistance.
So gather your team. Assemble your chosen family. Dust off that habit – or that harness –and prepare to race through Atlanta with purpose. Because when the Sisters run, everybody wins.
If you feel you have what it takes to collect a team and run with the sisters, registration is open now at atlsisters. org
Rise and Hop Out
Your Guide to Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ Easter Lineup
In Atlanta, Easter doesn’t just arrive with pastel eggs and church services – it struts in on heels, dips under disco lights, and races across bar floors and parking lots in full drag and elaborate easter bonnets. The city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene is once again transforming the holiday into a high-energy celebration of community, creativity, and unapologetic joy. From the iconic Easter Drag Races at the Heretic and the Atlanta Eagle to tea dances like Pascua Please and Phox & Friends and dancefloor takeovers by Queen Butch, Deep South, and Stroke, the weekend promises a vibrant mix of resurrecting all of our joy of dancing and fellowship, proving that tradition is what you make it—and here, it’s anything but ordinary.
Here are our top picks for the Easter weekend.
Friday, April 3
Stroke Sheaster
Scott Zacharias, Bibe, NSA, DJ Climax, Chef Carl
When: 10 pm – 3 am
Where: 736 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Tickets on Bigtickets. com
Queen Butch Presents Carrie Nation Support by Deep South
When: 10 pm – 3 am Where: Heretic Atlanta Tickets on queenbutchevents. com
SWEAT
An ONYX Southeast Bar Night
When: 8 pm – 3 am
Where: Atlanta Eagle
Entry: 8$ after 8 pm, 10$ after 10 pm
Saturday, April 4
Easter Drag Races Festival
By the Armorettes and special guests Brigitte Bidet and Ruby Redd When: 3 – 8 pm
Where: The Heretic Free entry
PASCUA PLEASE
Easter Tea Dance DJs Brian Rojas, Mike Bradley, DJ Phox, Dj Angel When: 3-7 pm
Where: Atlanta Eagle Free entry
Sunday, April 5
Easter Drag Races
Big Disco Energy
DJ Kyle House
When: 10 pm – 3 am
Where: Atlanta Eagle Entry: 8$ after 8 pm, 10$ after 10 pm
ShEaster 2026
Deep South X Dance Club
When: 10 pm – late Where: Underground Tickets on shotgun.live
By the Armorettes and special guests
Aspen York and Lacie Bruce, hosted by Ruby Redd, Trashetta Galore, and Kellie Divine
When: 12 – 5 pm
Where Ansley Square Free entry
Easter Tea Dance
DJ Goonz
When: 4 – 8 pm
Where: Atlanta Eagle Free entry
Phox & Friends Easter Edition
DJ Phox & Friends (Open Decks)
When: 12 – 5 pm
Where: Boggs Social & Supply Free entry
Sheaster Sunday Stroke & Deep South
When: 6 pm – 12 am
Where: Westside Motor Lounge Tickets on shotgun.live
BARS & CLUBS MIDTOWN
BLAKE’S ON THE PARK blakesontheparkatlanta.com 227 10th St NE
BULLDOGS 893 Peachtree St NE
FRIENDS NEIGHBORHOOD BAR friendsonponce-atl. com
736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
MY SISTER’S ROOM mysistersroom.com 66 12th St NE
X MIDTOWN xmidtown.com 990 Piedmont Ave NE
THE T modeltatlanta.com 465 Boulevard SE
CHESHIRE
HERETIC hereticatlanta.com 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road
BJ ROOSTERS bjroosters.com 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
WESTSIDE
MARQUETTE 868 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW
840ATL 840 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd
BOGGS SOCIAL & SUPPLY 1310 White St. SW Atlanta, GA 30310 boggssocial.com
ANSLEY
ATLANTA EAGLE 1492 Piedmont Ave NE
FELIX’S 1510 Piedmont Ave NE
MIXX mixxatlanta.com 1492 Piedmont Ave NE
OSCAR’S oscarsatlanta.com 1510 Piedmont Ave NE
WOOFS woofsatlanta.com 494 Plasters Ave NE
TRIPPS fb: tripps-bar 1931 Piedmont Cir NE
EAST ATLANTA, GRANT PARK & EDGEWOOD
MARY’S marysatlanta.com 1287 Glenwood Ave SE
SISTER LOUISA’S CHURCH sisterlouisaschurch. com 466 Edgewood Ave SE
LORE ATLANTA loreatl.com 466 Edgewood Ave loreatl.com
DINING
MIDTOWN
CASA ALMENARA 991 Piedmont Ave NE casa-almenara.com
LA HACIENDA lahaciendamidtown. com
900 Monroe Dr NE
TUK TUK THAI FOOD LOFT TUKTUKATL.COM 1745 Peachtree Rd NW
DEKALB
LIPS ATLANTA atldragshow.com 3011 Buford Hwy NE
RETAIL MIDTOWN
BOY NEXT DOOR MENSWEAR boynextdoormenswear.com 1000 Piedmont Ave NE, Ste A
ANSLEY
BARKING LEATHER barkingleather.com 1510 Piedmont Ave NE
GCB & PLEASURES brushstrokesatlanta. com
1510-D Piedmont Ave. NE
FITNESS MIDTOWN
URBAN BODY FITNESS urbanbody tness. com
500 Amsterdam Ave N
CHESHIRE
GRAVITY FITNESS
gravity tnessatl.com 2201 Faulkner Rd NE
SPAS/BATHS ADULT
FLEX SPA exspas.com 76 4th St NW
SOUTHERN NIGHTS VIDEO 2205 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
Photos by: Russ Youngblood
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