Japanese-born singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama has made issues of identity and marginalization pertinent to many of her fans.

On October 19, the Student Government at the University of Texas at Austin hosted a story night focusing on race relations on campus. Student Government invited eight current UT students to share their experiences with race, identity, and diversity.

Moving beyond labels and outfits surrounding gender and sexuality, these five students reveal how fashion choices can express ideologies and experiences, as well as daily whims.