Happy Monday, my lovelies — and Happy Pride Month! For the first Monday-Must Haves edition of June, I wanted to share some Pride Month pieces that actually support the LGBTQIA+ community.
Converse: their Pride high-tops are just one of the styles they’re offering in their Pride Month collection. Converse affirms year-round support for the LGBTQIA+ community through social impact partnerships. Since 2015, the brand has donated nearly $3.4 million. Charity partners include It Gets Better and the Ali Forney Center among others.
Megababe: during Pride Month, a portion of proceeds from their Bidet Bar will be donated to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit organization that provides 24/7 mental health support to LGBTQIA+ youth in crisis.
Betsey Johnson: I am loving their Pride crossbody purse and sparkly sneakers — so cute! The brand will donate $1 per item sold donated to Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) via the Betsey Johnson x ShoppingGives platform, supporting global efforts to end HIV/AIDS and combat LGBTQIA+ stigma. EJAF has raised over $600 million worldwide to support awareness and treatment access for more than 40 million people living with HIV globally.
Virgins on Fire Candles has amazing scents AND hilariously awesome candle names — hello, Drag Queen Story Hour and Cuffed Jean Bisexual — and they’re literally hand-poured by a Gay man, so you’ll be supporting an LGBTQIA+ owned small business whilst making your home smell amazing.
Etsy has so many LGBTQIA+ sellers making super cute goodies, like this Queer t-shirt and these rainbow heart earrings — so you can shop small and support the LGBTQIA+ creative community at the same time.
Pura Vida has a super cute Pride Month collection, including these rainbow checkered hoop earrings, rainbow heart ring, Pride friendship bracelet, and rainbow checkered ring. For every item purchased from their Pride collection, Pura Vida will donate 5% of the purchase price ($50,000 minimum) to The Trevor Project.
Queer Candle Co. is one of my all-time favorite candle brands — especially their Orange Grove scent. Each month, they donate 10% of their profits to the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, an NYC based grassroots organization working to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination or violence.
Bombas has released some of their super comfy, ultra cushiony socks in two different Pride style packs — ankle socks and half-calf socks. For Pride Month, Bombas is focused on the reality that LGBTQIA+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness compared to their peers. So, every Pride item purchased will also be an item that is donated to organizations serving LGBTQIA+ individuals facing homelessness.
Kate Spade Outlet has this super cute canvas mini-tote with rainbow accents. In celebration of Pride, Kate Spade will donate 10% of net sales from their rainbow-colored products to The Trevor Project, with a minimum donation of $25K and up to a maximum donation of $50K through June 28th.
J.Crew has a super chic limited edition floral baseball cap designed in partnership with NY-based artist Laura Chautin The design celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with different flowers, symbolizing love and resilience throughout history (J.Crew Factory also has a t-shirt with the same design). In honor of Pride Month, J.Crew Group will be donating $50,000 in support of PFLAG, the first and largest organization providing resources for LGBTQIA+ people, their parents, families and allies.
Madewell has this super cute ‘Love To All’ t-shirt, designed by Molly, the winner of a Madewell HQ design contest. 50% of the purchase price will go to the ACLU and its mission to maintain and advance civil liberties for all.
ALSO OF NOTE:
American Eagle Outfitters / Aerie both have some really cute Pride Month right now. And in honor of Pride month, the AE Foundation & Aerie Real Foundation are awarding $125K in grants to It Gets Better.
Ulta Beauty has a section of their website devoted exclusively to LGBTQIA+ owned and founded brands. In particular, Beekman 1802 is donating 100% of profits from its special edition ‘Bloom With Pride’ Skincare Set to the Ali Forney Center to support at-risk LGBTQIA+ youth.
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