Legacy Meets Luxury: The Royal House of LaBeija in the Bittarverse

THE ROYAL HOUSE OF LABEIJA SHINES IN ALEXIS BITTAR'S AWARD-WINNING CAMPAIGN

Checkmate: The Royal House of LaBeija Makes History at The Ebony Ball 2024

THE ROYAL HOUSE OF LABEIJA REDEFINED EXCELLENCE WITH THEIR REALNESS AS A HOUSE DEBUT AT THE EBONY BALL.

Embracing Our Truth: The Royal House of LaBeija x Sephora Collaboration Redefines Beauty and Belonging

HONORING IDENTITY AND ARTISTRY IN THE BLACK AND QUEER BEAUTY NARRATIVE

House of LaBeija to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival

THE DOCUMENTARY House of LaBeija WILL MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE 2022 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL →

THE FIRST HOUSE OF BALLROOM

In 1972, Crystal and Lottie LaBeija presented “The 1st Annual House of LaBeija Ball” in response to racist standards in New York City's drag pageant system. Today, ballroom is an international phenomenon celebrating people of every body type, identity, and expression.

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Founded in response to New York City's racist drag pageant system in the 1960s, the Royal House of LaBeija is the first house of ballroom.

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