Monokel (Early 1930's Berlin Germany Lesbian Bar/Closed by Nazis in 1933/Translation: Monocle The Women's Bar) mr. leather contest there was Bette Midler —

there was Bette Midler — the original Divine Miss M — turning cabaret

she pushed boundaries

and dreamers came together under its glowing pink neon sign to move

A sanctuary for queer men seeking connection at a time when visibility was risky

Monokel (Early 1930's Berlin Germany Lesbian Bar/Closed by Nazis in 1933/Translation: Monocle The Women's Bar) mr. leather contest there was Bette Midler —Monokel T Shirt In the vibrant, uncertain days of Weimar era Berlin, Monokel stood as one of the first openly lesbian bars in the world. Tucked into the citys nightlife district in the late 1920s, it was a smoky, intellectual refuge where women gathered in tailored suits and monocles a style that became its namesake and a subtle symbol of defiance. At a time when Berlin was a haven for queer expression, Monokel welcomed artists, writers, and lovers