A young and sexy DEX first appeared in the underground NYC nightlife scene in the mid-‘90s. As a club kid personality, he carried on with the likes of Amanda Lepore, Candis Cayne, and Laverne Cox and performed with avant-garde club queen Kevin Aviance. 

DEX remembers it as a magical time and credits nightlife with helping to clear his path toward fashion and beauty. “There is no place like NYC’s nightlife when it comes to networking with top professionals that lead to real jobs and opportunities,” he says.

He would go on to found DEX New York, the healthy cosmetic line that helped launch an entirely new beauty industry category: makeup with skincare benefits. The company celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. “The success of DEX New York taught me to believe in myself and to....[READ MORE]