To celebrate Pride 2022, Mister B has produced another round of its community-based B PROUD campaign. This photo and video project celebrates the fact that we are all different and our uniqueness is what connects us.
“This matters because being connected is what makes us powerful, and this has never been more important as we see horrible instances of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia continue around the world,” the company said in a statement launching the initiative.
The statement continued: “B PROUD 2022 features a variety of unique folks from the local LGBTQ+ community who, like you, have a special point of view that they can share with the rest of us. They each have a special message to remind us of the value of Pride. Unlike last year, this time we had the opportunity to venture out to multiple spots and find locals to represent our community. Besides our home base in Amsterdam, we went to Antwerp and Berlin to find these proud folks. We went to iconic landmarks and scenes that capture the essence of each city, as the city is part of each person’s Pride experience. These three cities are home to our three Brand Stores, so it was an extra pleasure getting to know the folks who are familiar with our shops and local staff.”
In Antwerp, Mister B photographed International Mister Leather Gael at the Harborfront, right by the Waagnatie, the location of Darklands Festival, plus Amanda at the Grote Markt square, located down the road from Fetish Café, and Marciano in Central Station as it is the artery of the city and the place where he and his husband come almost every weekend.
In Berlin, Mister B shot with Mister Leather Berlin 2018, Jens, in front of the famous Reichstag Building. Tyrone, the producer of Folsom’s ‘Classic Meets Fetish’ concert, was photographed at the Brandenburger Gate, while porn actor and sex work advocate Billy Vega was shot by the metro stop Nollendorfplatz in Schöneberg, Berlin’s famously queer neighbourhood and location of Mister B’s Brand Store.
Finally, in Amsterdam Mister B captured Drag Race contestant Keta Minaj [pictured] by the canals, D’andre Maxwell by Central Station, and Pasquale by the Rijksmuseum.
“It was a wonderful experience to spend time with such a variety of folks and get to know each and every one of them,” said Mister B. “This Pride campaign will be visible on posters around the three cities during their respective Pride celebrations, as well as on our social media channels all summer long.”
Interviews with all B PROUD ambassadors can be found on Mister B’s YouTube channel and the entire campaign can be seen at www.misterbwings.com/bproud
