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21 queer-owned businesses to support this Pride Month

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21 LGBTQ-owned businesses you should totally shop online Credit: Reviewed / A Tribe Called Queer / gc2b / Bianca Designs

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Pride month is here! It's a month for wearing your gender and sexuality as loud and as proud as you want, to carry the spirit of pride year-round. At this time of year, large companies start mass-producing rainbow-themed goodies. Big-name corporations tend to debut Pride Collections in early summer.

While we always support showing off your support for the community, keep an eye on where your proceeds are going (many companies donate Pride Month revenue to worthy causes, but others do not). This way, you don’t have to worry about where your money is going—you can feel confident your Pride purchases are going directly to the LGBTQ+ community itself.

There are tons of queer-owned companies, both online and probably even in your own neighborhood. You can find local businesses that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). If you’re a fan of online shopping and supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs across the country, here are 20 queer-owned businesses you can support today and all year round!

1. Wildfang

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Co-founded by former Nike employees, this retailer focuses on a wide variety of female fashion.

Founded in 2013, Wildfang sells a variety of clothing, accessories, and shoes for all women ranging from casual to professional styles. Co-founded by former Nike employees Emma McIlroy and Julia Parsley, Wildfang is a queer-owned and inclusive feminist-leaning business.

Some of its more well-known products are the Wild Feminist collection and the Empower Suit that comes with ACTUAL pockets and tons of flexibility. It doesn’t hurt that the company is great at giving back, too. Since the company's inception, it's donated over $1,000,000 to organizations including the ACLU, The Trevor Project, and more.

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2. The Peach Fuzz

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Colorful items for your queer heart to enjoy!

Based in San Fransisco, Elizabeth Hudy founded The Peach Fuzz back in 2017 with the goal of making activism accessible and fun. Of course, activism is more than just a cute sticker or a quirky pin, but you’ve got to spread the word somehow and The Peach Fuzz lets you speak your mind in colorful, funky ways. With shirts that proclaim “Rehabilitation Not Incarceration” to bucket hats that say “Just Getting Bi”, you can really flaunt your thoughts—while still looking adorable.

Over the years, The Peach Fuzz has donated over $40,000 to revolutionary organizations. They have a specific list of products that proceeds from them will go to charity. Some of these organizations include RAICES Texas, The Last Prisoner Project, Texas Equal Access Fund, Root And Rebound, and National Expungement Works.

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3. Peau De Loup

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Specializing in quality button-downs for people with chests, Peau De Loup is great for people of all genders.

Peau De Loup sells “androgynous-style clothing designed for all bodies with curves regardless of gender identity.” Founders Adelle Renaud and Erin McLeod were just like a lot of women out there—slightly tomboy-esque and wanting to wear “men’s” clothing but soon realized it wasn’t suited to fit the curves most “women” have. So they started by designing a well-made button-down for bodies with curves.

In every “Alpha” shirt, there’s a secret inner pocket on the left breast to keep your cards, cash, or phone safe when you’re out and about. Think of it as a better hiding place for your things than your bra, because that’s where the idea came from. Peau De Loup also makes it a point to use upcycled fabrics so nothing is ever wasted.

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4. Flavnt

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Flavnt is a haven of gender neutral tees.

Flavnt Streetwear is an Austin-based independent clothing company that promotes self-confidence and self-love through clothes. Co-owners (and twins) Courtney and Chris Rhodes don’t believe in men’s and women’s clothing—just clothes that make you feel your most confident, truest self. As Chris is a trans man and Courtney is a lesbian, their company is truly “by queer people for queer people.” 

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5. Steer Queer

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Creative queer jewelry galore!

Founded in December 2013 in Pittsburgh, Steer Queer was first a quarterly queer arts and literature magazine, and now a retail shop run by Cat Conley, a genderfluid jewelry-maker who's the genius behind this whole operation. Steer Queer's store is jam-packed with zines, gay jewelry, vintage knickknacks, and more.

I fell in love with their jewelry fast—the detailing in some of the wooden rings is impeccable (ex: the Golden Girls rings?!?! love it). The giant They/Them hoop earrings are a mood and you can pick what color you want them made in. You can tell how much work goes into each piece, which is incredible considering how affordable each of the items is.

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6. Queerly Designs

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This Philly-based Etsy store is full of super cute and quirky queer shirts.

Made by queers, for queers, Queerly Designs is a Philly-based Etsy store that specializes in a variety of gay pride shirts. I personally can't get enough of quirky queer shirts, especially with puns I haven't heard before. If you plan on going to a Pride parade, there are a bunch of options, ranging from edgy Stonewall merch to a variety of "Vaccinated Top" and "Vaccinated Bottom" shirts to choose from—to let people know right from the start what they're getting into.

Seeing your family for the first time in over a year? Why not rock the "Gay Cousin" shirt and just get that over with? Don't let anyone misgender you with one of these cute tops, like "Too cute for a gender identity." There's really something for everyone here, queer or ally alike!

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7. Dapper Boi

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Men’s sizes are typically more straight-cut and slim-fit, with no real room for curves in the chest or thighs—this is where Dapper Boi comes in.

Dapper Boi is a gender-neutral, everyday clothing line for individuals of all body types. Founders Vicky and Charisse Pasche’s goal is to make people feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Vicky talks on the site about how she used to shop in the men’s department. It was not only an uncomfortable experience for her, but “men’s” clothing just isn’t made to fit the curves that “women’s” bodies have. Dapper Boi’s button-ups have room for curves, and even some hidden snaps on the button placket to ensure there is no chest gap—which in my opinion, is genius. They have a variety of clothing from jeans and jackets to joggers and swimwear.

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8. Stuzo Clothing

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Ruby Rose, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Spike Lee are just a few celebrities who have been seen wearing Stuzo clothes.

Started in 2010 by Stoney Michelli and Uzo Ejikeme, Stuzo is a gender-free clothing company that is one of the few to put an emphasis on the BIPOC queer community. As they so cleverly put it, “Our pieces are unisex, or gender-free as we prefer to call them, because clothes don’t have any organs last time we checked.” Celebrities such as Ruby Rose (Orange is the New Black), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip), and Jada Pinkett Smith are some of the many people that wear Stuzo-brand clothing.

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9. gc2b

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gc2b's founder created the first binders that were designed and patented specifically for gender-affirming chest binding.

Founded in 2015, gc2b is a trans-owned company based in Maryland. Founder Marli Washington actually created the first binders that were designed and patented specifically for gender-affirming chest binding. They come in two different styles and 11 different colors, they’re swim-friendly, and their cotton blend inner panel provides comfortable compression. The gc2b website even has a very thorough guide on how to properly determine your size to get the best fit. And you can find more than just binders when you shop their site—they’ve expanded to sell cute Pride-themed merch as well!

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10. Queer Candle Co.

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Have your house smell amazing with Queer Candle Co.

Back in 2017, the queer power couple behind Queer Candle Co. started making candles together. The special thing about their candles is each one is topped with a visual representation of the scent. Generally, the candles are topped with herbs but sometimes the toppings will include dehydrated fruits or salt rocks. Queer Candle Co.’s candles are made of soy wax which is said to burn longer and cleaner. Every month, the company donates 10% of its monthly earnings to the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, a New York-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."

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11. Diaspora Co.

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A queer-owned spice brand? Sign me up!

Diaspora Co. is a direct-to-consumer spice company, that also happens to be queer-owned! Founded by Sana Javeri Kadri in 2016, Diaspora Co.'s mission is as bold as its spices: "Building a better spice trade, equitably and deliciously." Starting out with just one spice, Pragati Turmeric, today it sources 30 individual spices from 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. As a queer business, Diaspora Co. believes that queerness and business “are like oil and water, one is rooted in anti-capitalism while one is capitalism itself.” While they cannot mix, they can coexist.

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12. A Tribe Called Queer

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This Black, queer-owned shop has tons of apparel and accessories with queer-pride and Black-pride quotes on them!

A Tribe Called Queer was created by Sabine Maxine Lopez, a queer femme of color from LA. This shop has tons of queer and Black pride products that are affordable, fashionable, and make a statement with phrases like "Femmes Can Be Thems" or "Women of Color Are the Backbone of America." With shirts, pins, beanies, bucket hats, phone cases, and more, there will definitely be something here for you. For several of its products, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to organizations such as Black Lives Matter and Emergency Release Fund, an organization that works to ensure that New York City's trans community is able to make bail when arrested so no one is forced to remain in detention before trial.

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13. Bowtie Behavior

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Bowtie Behavior is a Black, queer-owned business that sells handmade bowties with high quality fabric, that you can get with matching pocket squares too!

Founder Robin Williams a problem in 2014 when they were in search of a bow tie for their best friend’s bridal shower and couldn't find one that both fit their style and was affordable. So what'd they do? They learned to sew and made their own! Bowtie Behavior creates pieces that are bold and flavorful; pieces that outfits are built around. Every single bowtie is handmade with quality fabric. You can purchase them pre-tied or not, and even with a matching pocket square.

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14. Pals Socks

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Cute mis-matching socks for the whole family!

Hannah Lavon, the founder of Pals Socks, prides herself that her company sells socks that don’t match! These unique socks are designed to be paired as “two different friends” (or Pals!) Lavon says, “We create an obvious visual reminder that it is so fun to have a friend who isn't just like you.” This Pride month, Pals Socks is partnering with Philly Family Pride to fundraise, along with many other LGBTQ+ organizations, including Family Equality. Since starting its giveback program, the company has donated more than $250,000 to various organizations.

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15. Bianca Designs

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This queer Latinx designer has been making adorable clothes, accessories, and more since 2017.

Bianca Negron is the queer Latinx designer behind Bianca Designs, a small accessory shop run out of Queens, NY. Negron has been selling inclusive pins and fun accessories since 2017, and they're all bound to make your gay heart smile. I personally had to stop myself from buying everything from this small site, especially her adorable embroidered shirts.

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16. SUAY Sew Shop

This retailer has everything you need to live a happy, sustainable, queer life!

Founded in LA in 2017, SUAY Sew Shop is an ethically sourced gay-owned home goods and clothing brand. Suay products are made from a combo of “post-consumer waste, deadstock and domestically, organically grown fibers.” If you have any clothing that has a broken zipper or ripped jeans or any other flaws, you can send it in to be fixed for a small fee. Through this green production process and by providing people the opportunity to repair their clothes, Suay has diverted 500,000 pounds of garment waste from landfills since 2017. All of their clothes are unique and its home goods section has a gorgeous collection of comfy pillows.

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17. Carmen Liu

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Founded by a trans woman for other trans women, Carmen Liu Lingerie is revolutionary—and gorgeous.

Designed, founded, and run by a trans woman (who was featured in Forbes' 30 under 30), Carmen Liu Lingerie was inspired by the frustration that there were no existing products out there for trans women and nonbinary people. Selling affordable feminine underwear for people who have more stuff to fit in down there and matching bras for those who don't necessarily have as much to fill in up top, Carmen Liu's lingerie brand empowers trans and nonbinary people everywhere and really helps to let people feel like their true selves.

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18. Pumkinfish

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This store has some one-of-a-kind goodies.

Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Pumkinfish is a store of strange wonders—and it’s queer-owned too! If you’re the type of person that loves knickknacks but wishes they could get some use out of the weird treasures, this is the place for you. It has an eclectic collection of unique gifts and goodies from all over the world, ranging from bath soaps to cocktail mixers to raunchy potholders to Cat Wine (yes, it’s for your cats).

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19. Origami Customs

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Sexy underwear and gender-affirming swimwear for everyone!

Starting as a custom swimwear line, Origami Customs was founded by owner Rae, who strives to help the queer community feel comfortable in their own bodies. This company understands that trans bodies are unique, so it offers free custom sizing for everyone. In order to give back to the community, 1% of total yearly sales (along with $500 a month of its tips) get donated to various organizations, including Unist'ot'en Camp, AIDS Community Care Montreal, Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, and the Palestinian Medical Relief Society

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20. dfrntpigeon

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All designs are made by "at-risk youth" and helps them develop their creative abilities into a potential career path.

The dfrntpigeon fashion brand was different from the start. Beginning as a partnership between digital design firm AKQA and youth homelessness intervention nonprofit, Portland's New Avenues for Youth, dfrntpigeon's business model is inspiring: Design professionals mentor homeless youth, 40% of whom identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, who are paid to design and market a clothing line that derives from their own lives and experiences, helping them fuel their careers and propel them into the working world. The store sells a variety of clothing, mugs, pins, patches, journals, stickers, and more.

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21. Babeland

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Who doesn't love a good queer-owned sex toy shop?

I saved the most “scandalous” for last. So Babeland: you’ve heard of it, you (probably) love it. But did you know it is a queer-owned company? I didn’t! I was pleasantly surprised, but not actually that shocked, to find this out. If you don’t know what Babeland is, it’s a very popular online sex toy shop. The first store-front opened all the way back in 1993 when Claire Cavanah and Rachel Venning found a lack of women-friendly sex shops in Seattle. They were committed to offering information and encouragement to women who wanted to explore their sexuality—and now they have three more shops in NYC.

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