TABOO (they/he) is a host, MC, movement director, model and multidisciplinary artist. A prominent figure within London’s underground ballroom scene, TABOO works to expand representation of queer Black bodies, challenging and redefining narratives around identity and expression. Their work has seen features and partnerships with leading platforms and brands including British Vogue, Dazed, HUGO and Benneton.
With irreplaceable energy and charm, Taboo is a born host / MC, leading content and events for clients including H&M, TikTok, eBay, Soho House and Glitterbox Ibiza. In their capacity as a model Taboo has fronted campaigns for Maison Margiela, Gucci, Selfridges, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, alongside editorials for King Kong, Homme+, and 10 Men. They have also walked for designers including Saul Nash, Mowalola, and Luis de Javier. A master of movement, Taboo works across performance and direction, drawing on a diverse range of styles including contemporary, hip-hop, and vogue. Their movement work spans music, fashion, and live performance—featuring in videos for Ellie Goulding, Katy B, and Alewya, performing at Glastonbury Festival, and directing movement for Dazed x Chet Lo, Valentino, and H&M
