Sky Cubacub

Sky Cubacub grew up in Chicago, Illinois in a Filipinx American family. From an early age, they dealt with anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and disabilities such as C-PTSD, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), environmental illnesses as well as an undiagnosed stomach disorder. As a non-binary queer person, they sought out gender affirming garments but because of their health, a need for garments that were accessible for individuals with disabilities was also present. After attempting to purchase a chest binder while under the age of 18, they realized these types of garments were limited or not accessible for everyone. [1][2] Their own clothing needs lead to the idea of creating garments and accessories that were gender non-conforming, in any size range and met the needs of individuals with apparent and non-apparent disabilities and disorders.[1]

Sky Cubacub attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 2010 to 2014, studied fibers, textiles and weaving arts. They obtained a Bachelor's in Fine Arts (BFA).

In the summer of 2014, Sky Cubacub created a clothing line titled Rebirth Garments. Rebirth Garments specialises in lingerie, swimwear and dancewear. These garments are typically created in assorted bright colors. One material commonly chosen for its elastic properties is Spandex. Cubacub has chosen to debut their garments with a dance performance in lieu of a runway fashion show. In 2018, they did a residency at the Evanston Art Center and introduced the Radical Visibility Collective along with collaborators, Jake Vogds and Compton Q. The collection was composed of 25 looks and incorporated music that was custom made for the performance.[3] During the Covid-19 pandemic, Cubacub incorporated facial masks to their collection. In the fall of 2020, the Chicago Public Library announced a program offered in partnership with Cubacub called Radical Fit. The program offered online fashion tutorials for teens that ran through August 2021.[4] Cubacub is also the editor of Radical Visibility Zine.

In 2018, Sky Cubacub was named Chicagoan of the Year by the Chicago Tribune.[3] They also are a 2019/2020 Kennedy Center Citizen Artist and a Disability Features Fellow.[5]