Although June 1 marked the beginning on Pride Month, this month has looked very different from Pride of years past, and for good reason. While a global pandemic has upended traditional Pride parades, marches, and rallies, the push for racial equality feels stronger than ever which, if you ask us, is a cause for celebration. You see, the fight for LGBTQ rights and the Black Lives Matter protests are intrinsically linked—Pride Month traces its roots to the Stonewall uprising in NYC where trans and queer people of color like Marsha P. Johnson were on the frontlines fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.
So as you continue to sign petitions, donate, get out and protest, and educate yourself to fight racism, we’d like to point out that another way to make an impact is to “vote with your wallet”—and there are plenty of opportunities to show our support to worthy organizations and put our dollars toward clothing with a cause. Make your dollar go the distance and shop collections from brands like Converse, Levi's, UGG, and Teva benefiting nonprofits like the Human Rights Campaign and It Gets Better Project. Plus, with products ranging from statement-making footwear to cool loungewear pieces, you'll want to add to your cart immediately.
And while you can (and should!) wear your pride on your sleeve all year round, many of these pieces are only available through the end of the month, so scroll through the below roundup to shop them all while you can.
The embroidery on this iconic trucker jacket speaks for itself. Wear it knowing that 100% of the proceeds of this piece and the rest of Levi’s Pride 2020 collection go to OutRight Action International.Lisa Says Gah created the ultimate vintage-inspired tee and made locally in their home base of San Francisco. The retailer will be donating 50% of the profits to Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative, a Black Trans and Queer led collaborative who's mission is grounded in the organization's commitment toward ending the mass crisis of passive genocide, incarceration, and criminalization of Black Trans women, Trans/Queer people, and the larger Black community.Finish off your summer outfits with reversible bucket hat because 1) it's June and it's hot out, and 2) the proceeds will go toward two international projects dealing with gender identity and integration into the work market—the SF LGBT Center and Transgender Europe.Get your summer glow on with Herbivore's Prism kit. Paired with a pink reusable and recyclable bag as a gift with purchase, the set includes their Prism Exfoliating Glow Serum and Prism Exfoliating Glow Facial, which both have a high percentage of BHA and AHA's to brighten skin and reform texture. The best part? 100% of the profits will be donated to the Trans Women of Color Collective as well as The Trevor Project.I own this rainbow ear cuff and can attest that it's a welcome pop of color to my all-gold earring stack. It's a piece I wear year-round, so it's even better that the brand is donating 10% of sales from their Rainbow Collection (including this piece) to QUEER|ART, a non-profit organization that supports a generation of LGBTQ+ artists who lost mentors to the AIDS Crisis of the 1980s and fosters the confident expression of LGBTQ+ artists’ perspectives, stories, and identities.It's never been a better time to try out a pair of Quay's celeb-loved sunglasses. The brand is donating $50,000 to The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention oranization for the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, moving forward customers will be able to make a donation through the Quay site and in exchange can take $10 off their order. Win-win!While the sunglass brand does have a rainbow-themed Pride collection, shopping their mainline like this trendy "grandma" chain also ensures you're supporting their overall contributions.Bandanas have never looked as useful as they do now. The square piece of fabric works as a face mask in addition to all the ways you can tie it and wear it as an accessory. You've probably seen Wildflower cases all over your Instagram feed, even if you haven't realized it. Celebs from Dua Lipa to Winnie Harlow are fans of the brand's eye-catching prints and their latest release is, well, groovy. Snag one to make all your mirror selfies come alive while 100% of the proceeds go to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute now through the end of the month.TomboyX is at its core a non-binary underwear line. They feature all sizes, fits, and styles while banishing traditional gender norms in their ads and generally welcoming the LGBTQ+ community every day and not just during Pride Month. These are their take on a classic boxer but designed to be gender-neutral.The comfortable and downright iconic Teva sandals you know and love, reimagined with rainbow straps made from recycled plastic bottles. Strut around int these sporty sandals while Teva contributes $20,000 to It Gets Better Project, an organization dedicated to ensuring that LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and exercise their power as individuals.Tall socks are the trendy basic every fashion girl is after right now, and this 3-pack includes plain white and fun rainbow options while also giving back to the LGBTQ community.Wear this comfy-looking seamless bralette knowing you are supporting the Glsen organization.This one-off Pride boot is decked out with multi-colored stitching, a rainbow heel-loop, and an embroidered rainbow flag. It also comes with an alternate set of rainbow laces and this year, Dr. Marten made a donation to The Trevor Project.Adidas partnered with Athlete Ally and Stonewall to create this fun colorful spin on their iconic 3-stripes leggings. ASOS is partnering with GLAAD, which works to accelerate LGBTQ+ acceptance, create meaningful change, and ensure you look your coolest doing it (hence this box-cut tee and epic styling ideas). 100% of the net profits of the tee will go to GLAAD.Upgrade your lingerie drawer in Calvin Klein's softest bra that's part of their Pride collection, made in collaboration with the onePULSE Foundation.And snag the matching briefs while you're at it.25% of this gender-neutral sweatshirt will be donated to Stonewall Community Foundation, benefiting an international network of LGBTQIA+ organizations and we'd style it oversized with bike shorts and sneakers.Chromat's ethos has always been about making sports and swimwear a more size and gender-inclusive space. Proceeds from this track tee will be donated to GLSEN to support their advocacy for Transgender Inclusion in High School Athletics.Reveal brighter, clearer, and happier skin with this set of mini sizes of YTTP's most popular products. Oh, and rest assured that 100% of profits from this kit are donated to GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students.Cult-favorite and queer-owned brand Boy Smells will be donating 15% of proceeds from the PRIDE Collection, which includes this popular woodsy candle in a new light yellow hue, from June through July, with a minimum donation of $26,500These upcycled vintage scarves are from the 1960s to the 1980s and will complete your summer wardrobe. Plus, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Black Trans Femmes in the Arts and Gender Justice LA. Italian for "no sex/gender", No Sesso was founded by the first openly transgender designer to show their line during NYFW. The brand features a range of unisex silhouettes including gorgeous tanks like this logo-embroidered one.
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