Emilia Fart talks self-expression as resistance, emotional fashion, and why breaking free from expectation starts with saying yes to yourself.
There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when someone dresses not to impress, but to express. A kind of spiritual alchemy, where fabric becomes language and style becomes survival. Emilia Fart knows this magic intimately. Known for her oversize coats, maximalist makeup, and monastic devotion to bloomers, the writer and video artist has long rejected the rigid confines of conventional beauty and chosen instead to wear her feelings—sometimes quite literally. Whether she’s channeling baroque drama, drag decadence, or the quiet comfort of butter yellow during a health scare, every thread tells a story.
But fashion, for Emilia, is more than aesthetic—it’s a rebellion, an armor, a reclamation of self in a world that too often demands perfection and silence. In this interview, the internet icon and absurdist oracle opens up about evolving her creative voice, cultivating real connection through Patreon, and the audacity of embracing softness in a society that rewards hardness. From cantaloupe-tiered gowns to glue-gunned Mary Janes, she shows us that to dress without apology is to live without apology.
Read on as Emilia reflects on her signature style, creative shifts, and what it means to dress—and live—on her own terms:
How would you describe your style?
Cunty, large, glamorous witch of the woods.
Tell me about the outfit(s) you chose for this shoot.
I’ve been monochromatic for years now; my current rotation is periwinkle, mint, and peach. I threw in a cantaloupe-tiered moment, which is my designated fancy outfit for potential weddings, music videos, etc. I wanted to capture a feeling in each photo—a connectedness, an overwhelm, a freedom, a fury, an absurdity.
Who or what is your biggest fashion influence?
My feelings, I guess. I need to channel an inward feeling outward. When I was going through a health scare I could only wear butter yellow. It was the only thing that made me feel at ease. I also love the extravagance of the baroque period and drag queens when they’re half in drag.
You’re known for your oversize coats, bold makeup, and theatrical presence. When did that become your look? Was there a defining moment when you fully embraced this aesthetic?
I’ve always dressed eccentrically. My makeup became more bold about 15 years ago. I remember a moment when I had come out as gay, and I felt so shackled by the weight of beauty that catered to men that I decided my worth would not come from whether or not I was wanted. It would come from feeling free.
You’ve been open about self-worth and body image in a world obsessed with perfection. How does fashion play into your self-acceptance?
Fashion is both an armor and an art. I am simultaneously hiding and demanding to be seen with my clothes. Being able to use clothing as a language to say what I feel without speaking feels freeing, and it also allows me to feel in control of my body. No one has access to my actual body except those I really trust, and after gnarly abuse experiences that makes me feel good.
What’s a piece of clothing or accessory that makes you feel the most powerful?
My rings; without them my fingers feel bald and sad.
What’s your approach to sourcing clothes—do you prefer handmade, commissioned, thrifting, or buying new?
I’m so specific about what I want, so I commission or make most of my clothes.
Are there any designers, indie makers, or brands you swear by?
Ichigo Black on Etsy makes the best handmade size-inclusive bloomers in any color you can imagine. Leilayca on Etsy makes the most beautiful flower wool cardigans; I have three and they last forever and are magical. Camper Mary Janes can’t be beat. I glued a bunch of cheap earrings to them and they constantly fall off and I have to travel with shoe glue but it’s worth it.
Emilia’s self-expression doesn’t stop at clothing—it bleeds into every corner of her creative work. Online, she’s built a singular presence through videos that blur the line between comedy and confession, often delivering vulnerable truths in a cloud of tulle and glitter. As her content has evolved, so too has her relationship to the internet, to her audience, and to herself.
Your videos balance absurd humor with raw, emotional confessions. How do you decide what to share with your audience?
It’s intuitive. I stopped feeling comfortable sharing my life completely openly in 2020, so I save the completely unfiltered energy for Patreon.
Your content has evolved—your older videos had a specific comedic tone, but your recent work feels more meditative, even cinematic. What’s driving that shift?
I feel different than I did—what inspires me has changed, what I yearn for has changed, what I value has changed. I’m less interested in attention for attention’s sake, but I am deeply motivated to make meaningful art. I think I can; I just have to try and believe. That’s true for all of us.
As her relationship with public vulnerability has shifted, Emilia has found refuge in more intentional spaces—most notably her Patreon, where her most devoted fans get access to her unfiltered thoughts, deepest philosophies, and behind-the-scenes absurdities. It’s a softer, safer place to land, even as she gears up for her most ambitious creative leap yet.
Your Patreon has become a space for your most dedicated followers. What do you share there that’s different from YouTube?
[Being so publicly open and authentic online] felt really right while I did it and I’m so proud of what I put out into the world, but five years ago it stopped feeling right. I am completely unfiltered on Patreon and share my love, philosophy, adventures, and absurdity. It feels very free and I’m so grateful for it and the beautiful people who are a part of it.
What’s next for you? Anything exciting on the horizon?
I’ve been writing a TV show for a long time now, and I’ve put all of my soul into it. It feels like I’m a bird and I learned how to fly, but got tired. I found this perch on the side of a cliff, and it’s warm and safe and filled with love, but I have this glowing stone inside of my body. Far past the cliff, in the sky, there’s this mosaic of glowing, different-colored stones—but there’s a missing one. The next step is jumping from this warm perch and trying to let the world see my stone.
In a world unraveling at the seams, self-expression can feel like both a lifeline and a battle cry. For Emilia, fashion and creativity aren’t just personal—they’re political. As systems crumble and crises compound, her work becomes a form of resistance: loud, unapologetic, and defiantly alive.
The world feels like it’s on fire—socially, politically, and literally. How are you coping with everything happening right now? Has any of it influenced how you express yourself through fashion or creativity?
Creativity, boldness, and audacity all feel imperative. It is not a time to shrink or bend; it’s a time to stand firmer, scream louder.
At the heart of Emilia’s work is an invitation—to be brave, to be strange, to be free. But breaking away from expectations, especially in a world that thrives on conformity, is no easy feat. As we wrap up, she offers a few thoughts on fear, self-doubt, and the quiet power of giving yourself permission to take up space—glitter and all.
A lot of people feel trapped by expectations—whether societal, familial, or just fear of standing out. What are some small, manageable steps you would advise to start embracing self-expression through fashion?
Tuning into what you really find beautiful is a powerful gift for yourself. Give yourself permission to say something brave, to wear the color, to move how you want to. Each time you give yourself permission, it becomes easier. Each time you are more free.
Was there a moment in your own journey where you had to push past fear or self-doubt?
Right now.
Emilia Fart – Writer & Video Artist
@emiliafart
Creative Director: Emilia Fart
Photographer: Julianna Smith
