Five LGBTQ+ Brands You Should Know
Pride Month is celebrated every June in honor of those involved in the Stonewall Riot. As you’re getting ready to whip out your rainbow flags, shower yourself in all things shiny and join the celebration, with COVID still being a factor there are other ways you can show support. Below are a few of our favorite LGBTQ+ brands. Being a small business ourselves, we made every effort to ensure some made the list.
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No. 1
AUTOMIC GOLD
As a queer and trans-owned business, Automic Gold is inclusive, affordable and radical! They hire size-inclusive, non-cis and non-white models all year round, not just for awareness months. Automic Gold jewelry was specifically designed to mix and warp the feminine, masculine, in between and outside to make fine jewelry that is beyond gender.
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No. 2
OTHERWILD
Otherwild is a queer-identified woman-owned store, design studio and event space located in Los Angeles and online, centering ethics at the core of their business. Otherwild was founded in 2012 within a vast multidisciplinary community of artists and designers, dedicated to showcasing goods made with care by individuals.
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No. 3
TEFLAR
Don’t you just love a good bag? Designer Telfar Clemens is the 2017 winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award. This bag has been called the “Bushwick Birkin” and has been worn by Solange Knowls and Selena Gomez. Get familiar as this genderless label challenges the rigid high-fashion arena with practical designs at accessible price points.
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No. 4
REVEL & RIOT
Revel & Riot uses the t-shirt as a canvas to promote LGBTQ+ equality, pride, visibility and justice. They make graphic clothing and accessories that spark conversation and raise awareness. They also offer resources for and about LGBTQ+ people, attend LGBTQ+ pride events and donate to other LGBTQ+ organizations.
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No. 5
HUMANKIND
Humankind is a a female-founded company created to make quality swimsuits that fit your desired style. All of their designs are fitted on multiple body types to ensure an effortless fit. They tested dozens of different fabrics to find one that dries as quickly as a swimsuit with the comfortable stretch and support of sportswear.
We hope that we presented you with a versatile selection for all budgets. Being intentional with your dollars is a great way to support things that are important to you. Have a brand you feel is deserving of recognition? Comment below.
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