“You shall make sacred garments for your brother Aaron, for splendor and for beauty.”

High Priest? More like High Fashion! The Cohen Gadol didn’t just wear robes—he had custom, made-to-measure, jewel-encrusted couture designed for ultimate holiness and high drama.

If the Torah had a red carpet moment, this would be it. The breastplate? A custom statement piece. The gold headplate? Designer accessories with divine messaging. The robe? Long, flowy, royal blue, lined with golden bells and whistles—sorry…pomegranates—so everyone knew when he entered the room.

Jewish tradition reminds us that what we wear can hold meaning, tell a story, and make a statement. Sometimes, garments reflect power. Sometimes, they reflect identity. And sometimes, they’re just about looking absolutely iconic.

But this isn’t just about fashion—it’s about Hidur Mitzvah, the Jewish value of making mitzvot beautiful. We don’t just do things—we elevate them. We design ritual objects, synagogues, and even priestly garments, because beauty matters.

For so many queer people, self-expression through beauty isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about survival, joy, and authenticity. Whether it’s the clothes we wear, the names we choose, or the way we exist in the world, embracing beauty is an act of resistance and holiness.

Because sometimes, holiness looks like devotion. And sometimes, holiness looks like a flawless, divinely-inspired fit.