Women's Wear: Hot Lesbian Designers, Part 3, Original Tomboy

For tomboys, butches and trans men, finding clothes that fit right and don't come with bows and frills is a real bitch. Women's clothes, with their tight cuts and cap sleeves, are out of the question. Men's clothes hit closer to the mark, but unless you're built like a linebacker, they hang oddly -- too long in the sleeves and not big enough in the butt.

If necessity is the mother of invention, then these sexy motherfuckers have come up with just the thing to keep us happy. The tailored fit of this clothing will have you looking good, and the fact that you're supporting the LGBT community will have you feeling good.

So whether you're looking for the perfect suit for that special day or clothes that make you look good every day, these three talented designers really fit the bill.

Original Tomboy

Designer Alicia Hardesty first made a splash as a contestant on "Project Runway's" Season 10 as one of the few lesbian designers who could make the cut. She described her style back then as "modern Huck Finn," citing her childhood in Kentucky as her inspiration for her tomboy-like style. And it continues to guide her today.

"I've never seen the stuff I want to wear in the market," said Hardesty. "But I didn't want to create stuff just for me; I've always wanted to create a line that mixed the menswear style for a female body: clothes that fit a little looser, are comfortable. I hate the fit of women's wear. No matter how many 'boyfriend' labels you put on it, it's not the same as menswear cut for women."

Her style resonated with women from the very beginning. The classic denim jumpsuit with the vintage wash that she showcased on "Project Runway" is one that is in constant demand, the item "everyone always falls in love with."

Another hot item is her railroad-striped denim shorts, with a loose fit made for a variety of body types. "It transcends mere women- or menswear," said Hardesty. Like all her fashions, these early items are one of a kind -- sometimes literally.

"When I first started it was a small collection of pieces, more expensive and less than 100 made of each," said Hardesty. "I still have a few of those left, and they are very limited edition because of that. I have no plans to produce them again. What I've been working on since then is very hands-on, with each piece coming out a bit differently -- not something you'll achieve affordably in production."

"For now and the foreseeable future, people will get something a little more funky and unique that you will not see anywhere else," she continued. "We don't carry just a few select styles via mass production, but rather individualized items done on a piece-by-piece basis. That way it's easier to cater to what customers want more affordably."

Hardesty continues to focus on items that will make her stand out individually as a designer in a quickly growing field of apparel for masculine-identified women.

"When I started, Original Tomboy was a clever name that fit my brand image: I am truly what you would think of as a tomboy, but I also love to be fashion-forward," said Hardesty. "But my experience on 'Project Runway' and doing fashion shows and collaborations with other designers is not something that most other lesbian fashion brands are going to offer. It's not just about the brand, it's about the designer behind it."