raquelrileythomas parlour_magazine “Be authentic, stay kind, and never dim your light to fit in. Remember, you can wear your confidence like a crown long before anyone places one on your head.” In an era that celebrates multidimensional women, few figures embody the fusion of strength, beauty, and purpose quite like #RaquelRileyThomas. Decorated US Army Captain. Pageant Queen. Mother. CEO. Beauty entrepreneur. Global advocate. Her story reads like a modern fashion fairytale, one formed with boldness, discipline, resilience, and an unapologetic command of her own narrative. Read the digital cover story and exclusive interview with Raquel Riley Thomas in our December 2025 issue of PARLOUR, where she discussed her beginnings in pageantry, her initiative #DefendRILEY, her fashion tips and much more – out now. Cover photography by: Quran Kenney 1sh0tfilmz Additional photography by: eireannphoto alexmoonrise