It's Pride season, when brands launch rainbow-colored merchandise and capsule collections.
We're sharing the best Pride offerings for 2022 -- including T-shirts, sneakers, watches, cosmetics and more -- from retailers that are giving a portion of proceeds (or just making substantial donations) to LGBTQ causes, including The Trevor Project, the Human Rights Campaign and Trans Lifeline. Read more:Taste the Rainbow: Food and Beverage Brands Supporting LGBTQ CausesCheck out great Pride season products below.
With a muted color-block design, this cozy oversized hoodie is suitable for a variety of sizes and genders. It's just part of A&F's gender-inclusive collection, which includes graphic tees, sweatshirts, bike shorts, cologne and more.
Abercrombie is also donating $400,000 to The Trevor Project, the nation's largest suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth.
Vibrant doodles from queer Australian artist Kris Andrew Small adorn this gender-neutral tricot fabric track jacket made with 100% recycled materials. Small designed Adidas' Pride capsule collection, which also includes apparel, accessories and footwear, including limited edition Stan Smith Pride shoes.The shoemaker has once again partnered with the British LGBTQ advocacy group Stonewall UK and Athlete Ally, which works to combat homophobia and transphobia in sports.
American Eagle has launched Color Your Own Rainbow, a limited-edition Pride collection in collaboration with bi singer-songwriter Maia, aka Mxmtoon.
The capsule collection includes five unisex tees with phrases like "Color your own rainbow," Be you" and "Loving in unity."Other Pride offerings at AE include hightop sneakers, jeans, skirts, short overalls, denim shorts, hoop earring, underwear, socks and even vegan sandals.American Eagle and Aerie are helping the It Gets Better Project fund 50 $10,000 grants -- one in each state -- to support projects empowering LGBTQ youth.
For Pride month, this doting doggie subscription service asked designer Derek Rippe, aka The Cute Brute, to develop a collection of offbeat plush toys. The results include Clamantha, a giant clam with an oversized "pearl," and a mustachioed leather-daddy "gaylien" that comes with a rainbow-colored face hugger.A portion of proceeds from the June box benefits the Kaleidoscope Youth Center, which supports young LGBTQ people in Ohio.
This subtle but stylish unisex calf sock features a navy stripe with a rainbow heart knit at the top, plus bonus rainbow stripes around the foot. Bombas' 2022 Pride collection also includes briefs, trunks, tank tops, tees, tote bags and more. For every item purchased from the Pride collection, Bombas is donating to organizations that assist LGBTQ young people, including Safe Place for Youth in Venice, California, The Door in New York City and Brooklyn's Red Hook Community Center.
MGA Entertainment is celebrating Pride with a two-figure set featuring Roxxi and Nevra, the Bratz doll line's first same-sex couple. Dutch designer Jimmy Paul has created unique Pride parade-ready outfits and accessories for both girls.In honor of Pride Month, MGA Entertainment is donating $25,000 to The Trevor Project.
Made from a recycled cotton blend, this comfy pullover with an iridescent rainbow print, drop shoulders and banded hem is part of CK's This is Love collection, which includes boxer briefs, bralettes, trunks, logo caps, jock straps, bikini briefs, tanks, hoodies, tees, bucket hats, shorts, rompers, shorts, joggers and a cut-out swimsuit.Calvin Klein tapped actor boyfriends Justice Smith (Jurassic World Dominion) and Nic Ashe (Queen Sugar) for the "This is Love" marketing campaign, as well as iconic queer director John Waters and muse Mink Stole, musician Snail Mail, members of the House of Xtravaganza and others.This year, the company has committed $400,000 in support of LGBTQ nonprofits like The Trevor Project, PFLAG, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, and the Transgender Law Center.
Make sure your lips are perfectly kissable this Pride with ChapStick's cotton-candy flavored Love Wins flavor.
They're for sale in packs of 12 tubes, with all proceeds going to the It Gets Better Project. The company is also donating $25,000 to the It Gets Better Project and encouraging fans to share #ProudLips moments with the #ProudLips filter on Instagram stories and tagging @ChapStick.
Crafted from a rainbow-design canvas and leather, the Tote 24 has two open pockets, a center zip compartment and Coach's hallmark turn-lock closure. It can be carried by hand, slung on the shoulder or worn across the body.
On sale through June 30, Cole Haan's new Pride collection reimagines five of the brand's top sandals and shoe styles, available in both men's and women's sizes. The Generation ZERØGRAND, a vegan sneaker in black with subtle rainbow highlights, is made with recyclable materials and a flower-foam sole made from dandelion rubber. Other styles include the GrandPrø Rally Canvas Court Sneaker, the Findra Pool Slide, the 4.ZERØGRAND All-Day Slide Sandal and the GrandPrø Topspin Sneaker. This year Cole Haan is donating $25,000 to support The Trevor Project's work in suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ and questioning youth.
Converse's annual Pride collection includes a variety of footwear, including rainbow-infused takes on the Run Star Motion, the Chuck 70, the Chuck Taylor All Star, the Lift Ox, the All Star Slide and, for the first time, the One Star. Customize your Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platforms on the Converse Pride By You site and select designs for the outside and inside body, tongue, heel stripe, lining, laces, eyelets, rubber sidewall, logo, stitching and other elements. Options include the Progress flag, a rainbow gradient print, the "unity flower" and other unique designs.The collection also includes apparel, laces and headwear inspired by pride, bisexual, pansexual, lesbian, nonbinary, transgender and unity flags "for a more inclusive take on personal expression," according to a release from parent company Nike.
For Pride Month, Crocs has launched a line of 13 specialty "Love is Love" Jibbitz charms celebrating inclusivity and self-expression.The company has also made a donation to GLAAD, which accelerates LGBTQ acceptance through accurate and diverse media representations.
Diesel partnered with the Tom of Finland Foundation on its Altogether Pride capsule collection, incorporating the iconic artist's erotic works as reinterpreted by seven contemporary creators. Silvia Prada's rayon bowling shirt features a camp collar and a collage of shirtless men digitally printed in grayscale puzzle pieces. On the back is a tag bearing a quote from Tom of Finland himself: "I almost never draw a completely naked man. He has to have a pair of boots or something on. To me, a fully dressed man is more erotic than a naked one."Other items in the capsule collection include Florian Hetz's dark brown hoodie with a photograph of tightly crossed arms, canvas totes with illustrations by Peter Berlin and Michael Kirwan, tees and hoodies with Tom of Finland artwork, plus jockstraps, bras, denim jackets and more.
This year, Disney rebranded its Rainbow Disney Collection as the Disney Pride Collection, incorporating apparel, pins, hats, backpacks, mouse ears and more -- many with the slogan "Belong, Believe, Be Proud."This 100% cotton tee features the Marvel logo in rainbow hues on the front with the words "Power, Heroic, Courage, Strong, Protect, Bold" in rainbow on the reverse -- incorporating the icons of Spider-Man, the X-Men, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Ms. Marvel and the Black Panther.The collection was designed by LGBTQ employees and allies at The Walt Disney Company "and is a reflection of their incredible contributions and place at the heart of the company," according to a statement from Disney. Through June 30, 100% of profits from the collection -- which includes items with Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and classic Disney characters -- benefit GLSEN, The Trevor Project and other organizations that help LGBTQ youth and families.
Dockers' Pride collection takes inspiration from the rich history of LGBTQ activism in San Francisco, the company's birthplace.Like all the items in the Say It Loud line, this baby-blue crew tee features whimsical drawings of "Castro birds" by Bay Area artist Richard Ceely which are "meant to inspire all people to let their love soar and to remind us that we're all birds of a feather in pursuit of a life well-lived."The gender-neutral line also features a dyed hoodie, tank top and a versatile pair of khaki shorts.In 2022, Dockers continues its long-standing partnership with the Stonewall Community Foundation.
For Pride 2022, Dr. Martens has released an all-white version of its classic three-eyed 1461 Oxford with the colors of the Progress Pride flag running down the side.The shoemaker has also contributed $200,000 to The Trevor Project this year as part of its ongoing partnership with the organization.
Drag queen Nina West has teamed up with Dearfoam on a colorful lineup of unisex slippers, including this comfy slingback with a genuine shearling upper and lining and a bright yellow elastic backstrap.Other items include the Nina West Cozy Classic Clog, a Pride scuff available in seven colorways, a leopard-print Furry Closed Back and an Alpine Brixen Bootie that comes with blue or pink lining.Dearfoams has also donated to the Nina West Foundation, which supports LGBTQ youth and families in Nina's home territory of central Ohio.
How These Brands Are Celebrating the LGBTQ Community
por Hung Langler (2023-12-06)
id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body" data-component="trackCWV">It's Pride season, when brands launch rainbow-colored merchandise and capsule collections.
We're sharing the best Pride offerings for 2022 -- including T-shirts, sneakers, watches, cosmetics and more -- from retailers that are giving a portion of proceeds (or just making substantial donations) to LGBTQ causes, including The Trevor Project, the Human Rights Campaign and Trans Lifeline. Read more: Taste the Rainbow: Food and Beverage Brands Supporting LGBTQ CausesCheck out great Pride season products below.
A&F
Abercrombie & Fitch Pride Hoodie
A&F's gender-inclusive collection was co-created with The Trevor Project
With a muted color-block design, this cozy oversized hoodie is suitable for a variety of sizes and genders. It's just part of A&F's gender-inclusive collection, which includes graphic tees, sweatshirts, bike shorts, cologne and more.
Abercrombie is also donating $400,000 to The Trevor Project, the nation's largest suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth.
$70 at Abercrombie & Fitch
Adidas
Adidas 'Love Unites' Print Pride Track Jacket
A true original from queer artist Kris Andrew Small
Vibrant doodles from queer Australian artist Kris Andrew Small adorn this gender-neutral tricot fabric track jacket made with 100% recycled materials. Small designed Adidas' Pride capsule collection, which also includes apparel, accessories and footwear, including limited edition Stan Smith Pride shoes.The shoemaker has once again partnered with the British LGBTQ advocacy group Stonewall UK and Athlete Ally, which works to combat homophobia and transphobia in sports.
$80 at Adidas
Apple
Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop
The band comes in two versions
Apple has released two for 2022. The regular Sport Loop features the word "Pride" woven into the rainbow band, which includes shades of black, brown and pink to recognize the trans, Black and Latinx communities. A darker Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop, featuring a matching rainbow-colored Nike Bounce face, honors "individuals who are expanding sport for future generations," according to the company.Apple continues to support LGBTQ organizations like The Trevor Project, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (also known as GLSEN) and the Human Rights Campaign.
$49 at Apple
American Eagle
American Eagle Color Your Own Rainbow T-Shirt
AE collaborated with YouTuber Mxmtoon on a Pride capsule collection
American Eagle has launched Color Your Own Rainbow, a limited-edition Pride collection in collaboration with bi singer-songwriter Maia, aka Mxmtoon.
The capsule collection includes five unisex tees with phrases like "Color your own rainbow," Be you" and "Loving in unity."Other Pride offerings at AE include hightop sneakers, jeans, skirts, short overalls, denim shorts, hoop earring, underwear, socks and even vegan sandals.American Eagle and Aerie are helping the It Gets Better Project fund 50 $10,000 grants -- one in each state -- to support projects empowering LGBTQ youth.
$30 at American Eagle
Barkbox
BarkBox Pride Box
Celebrate Pride with your pet and offbeat plush toys from Cute Brute
For Pride month, this doting doggie subscription service asked designer Derek Rippe, aka The Cute Brute, to develop a collection of offbeat plush toys. The results include Clamantha, a giant clam with an oversized "pearl," and a mustachioed leather-daddy "gaylien" that comes with a rainbow-colored face hugger.A portion of proceeds from the June box benefits the Kaleidoscope Youth Center, which supports young LGBTQ people in Ohio.
$35 at BarkBox
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Bombas
Bombas Heart Stripe Pride Socks
Wear your heart on your ankle
This subtle but stylish unisex calf sock features a navy stripe with a rainbow heart knit at the top, plus bonus rainbow stripes around the foot. Bombas' 2022 Pride collection also includes briefs, trunks, tank tops, tees, tote bags and more. For every item purchased from the Pride collection, Bombas is donating to organizations that assist LGBTQ young people, including Safe Place for Youth in Venice, California, The Door in New York City and Brooklyn's Red Hook Community Center.
$12 at Bombas
MGA Entertainment
Bratz x JimmyPaul Designer Pride Roxxi and Nevra Dolls
Girlfriends Roxxi and Nevra are ready for Stilesville Pride
MGA Entertainment is celebrating Pride with a two-figure set featuring Roxxi and Nevra, the Bratz doll line's first same-sex couple. Dutch designer Jimmy Paul has created unique Pride parade-ready outfits and accessories for both girls.In honor of Pride Month, MGA Entertainment is donating $25,000 to The Trevor Project.
$80 at Target
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein Reimagined Heritage Pride Sleep Sweatshirt
A pullover with an iridescent rainbow print
Made from a recycled cotton blend, this comfy pullover with an iridescent rainbow print, drop shoulders and banded hem is part of CK's This is Love collection, which includes boxer briefs, bralettes, trunks, logo caps, jock straps, bikini briefs, tanks, hoodies, tees, bucket hats, shorts, rompers, shorts, joggers and a cut-out swimsuit.Calvin Klein tapped actor boyfriends Justice Smith (Jurassic World Dominion) and Nic Ashe (Queen Sugar) for the "This is Love" marketing campaign, as well as iconic queer director John Waters and muse Mink Stole, musician Snail Mail, members of the House of Xtravaganza and others.This year, the company has committed $400,000 in support of LGBTQ nonprofits like The Trevor Project, PFLAG, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, and the Transgender Law Center.
$59 at Calvin Klein
ChapStick
ChapStick Love Wins Lip Balm
A delicious cotton-candy flavor to celebrate Pride
Make sure your lips are perfectly kissable this Pride with ChapStick's cotton-candy flavored Love Wins flavor.
They're for sale in packs of 12 tubes, with all proceeds going to the It Gets Better Project. The company is also donating $25,000 to the It Gets Better Project and encouraging fans to share #ProudLips moments with the #ProudLips filter on Instagram stories and tagging @ChapStick.
$24 at ChapStick
Coach
Coach Willow Tote 24 in Rainbow Signature Canvas
Elegance and pride never looked better together
Crafted from a rainbow-design canvas and leather, the Tote 24 has two open pockets, a center zip compartment and Coach's hallmark turn-lock closure. It can be carried by hand, slung on the shoulder or worn across the body.
Coach's Pride 2022 collection is its largest yet, with handbags, wallets, sneakers, jewelry and scarves that bring classic designs into the 21st century.This year, the Coach Foundation has contributed to the Hetrick-Martin Institute, the UK-based Albert Kennedy Trust, the Point Foundation and the CenterLink Community of LGBT Centers.
$325 at Coach
Cole Haan
Cole Haan Generation ZERØGRAND II sneaker
A vegan sneaker in black with subtle rainbow highlights
On sale through June 30, Cole Haan's new Pride collection reimagines five of the brand's top sandals and shoe styles, available in both men's and women's sizes. The Generation ZERØGRAND, a vegan sneaker in black with subtle rainbow highlights, is made with recyclable materials and a flower-foam sole made from dandelion rubber. Other styles include the GrandPrø Rally Canvas Court Sneaker, the Findra Pool Slide, the 4.ZERØGRAND All-Day Slide Sandal and the GrandPrø Topspin Sneaker. This year Cole Haan is donating $25,000 to support The Trevor Project's work in suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ and questioning youth.
$140 at Cole Haan
Converse
Converse 'Pride By You' Custom Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platforms
Customize your Chucks with the Progress flag and other LGBTQ-inspired designs
Converse's annual Pride collection includes a variety of footwear, including rainbow-infused takes on the Run Star Motion, the Chuck 70, the Chuck Taylor All Star, the Lift Ox, the All Star Slide and, for the first time, the One Star. Customize your Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platforms on the Converse Pride By You site and select designs for the outside and inside body, tongue, heel stripe, lining, laces, eyelets, rubber sidewall, logo, stitching and other elements. Options include the Progress flag, a rainbow gradient print, the "unity flower" and other unique designs.The collection also includes apparel, laces and headwear inspired by pride, bisexual, pansexual, lesbian, nonbinary, transgender and unity flags "for a more inclusive take on personal expression," according to a release from parent company Nike.
Since 2015, Converse has pledged more than $1.65 million to LGBTQ organizations including the It Gets Better Project, BAGLY, Out MetroWest, The Ali Forney Center and the Las Fotos Project. Converse's Pride campaign also celebrates the Found Family with original art, images, film and stories from over 50 contributors from the LGBTQ community on view on the company's website.
$95 at Converse
Crocs
Crocs
For Pride Month, Crocs has launched a line of 13 specialty "Love is Love" Jibbitz charms celebrating inclusivity and self-expression.The company has also made a donation to GLAAD, which accelerates LGBTQ acceptance through accurate and diverse media representations.
$30 at Crocs
Diesel
Diesel Altogether Pride Bowling Shirt
Diesel partnered with Tom of Finland on a unique capsule collection
Diesel partnered with the Tom of Finland Foundation on its Altogether Pride capsule collection, incorporating the iconic artist's erotic works as reinterpreted by seven contemporary creators. Silvia Prada's rayon bowling shirt features a camp collar and a collage of shirtless men digitally printed in grayscale puzzle pieces. On the back is a tag bearing a quote from Tom of Finland himself: "I almost never draw a completely naked man. He has to have a pair of boots or something on. To me, a fully dressed man is more erotic than a naked one."Other items in the capsule collection include Florian Hetz's dark brown hoodie with a photograph of tightly crossed arms, canvas totes with illustrations by Peter Berlin and Michael Kirwan, tees and hoodies with Tom of Finland artwork, plus jockstraps, bras, denim jackets and more.
$195 at Diesel
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Disney
Disney's Marvel Pride Collection T-Shirt
Show your superhero pride
This year, Disney rebranded its Rainbow Disney Collection as the Disney Pride Collection, incorporating apparel, pins, hats, backpacks, mouse ears and more -- many with the slogan "Belong, Believe, Be Proud."This 100% cotton tee features the Marvel logo in rainbow hues on the front with the words "Power, Heroic, Courage, Strong, Protect, Bold" in rainbow on the reverse -- incorporating the icons of Spider-Man, the X-Men, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Ms. Marvel and the Black Panther.The collection was designed by LGBTQ employees and allies at The Walt Disney Company "and is a reflection of their incredible contributions and place at the heart of the company," according to a statement from Disney. Through June 30, 100% of profits from the collection -- which includes items with Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and classic Disney characters -- benefit GLSEN, The Trevor Project and other organizations that help LGBTQ youth and families.
$30 at Disney
Dockers
Dockers Pride T-shirt
Part of the "Say It Loud" collection
Dockers' Pride collection takes inspiration from the rich history of LGBTQ activism in San Francisco, the company's birthplace.Like all the items in the Say It Loud line, this baby-blue crew tee features whimsical drawings of "Castro birds" by Bay Area artist Richard Ceely which are "meant to inspire all people to let their love soar and to remind us that we're all birds of a feather in pursuit of a life well-lived."The gender-neutral line also features a dyed hoodie, tank top and a versatile pair of khaki shorts.In 2022, Dockers continues its long-standing partnership with the Stonewall Community Foundation.
$35 at Dockers
Dr Martens
Dr. Martens 1461 for Pride Oxfords
Start Pride season on the right foot
For Pride 2022, Dr. Martens has released an all-white version of its classic three-eyed 1461 Oxford with the colors of the Progress Pride flag running down the side.The shoemaker has also contributed $200,000 to The Trevor Project this year as part of its ongoing partnership with the organization.
$120 at Dr. Martens
Dearfoams
Dearfoams Nina West Color Block Shearling Slingback
The Drag Race queen slips into something more comfortable
Drag queen Nina West has teamed up with Dearfoam on a colorful lineup of unisex slippers, including this comfy slingback with a genuine shearling upper and lining and a bright yellow elastic backstrap.Other items include the Nina West Cozy Classic Clog, a Pride scuff available in seven colorways, a leopard-print Furry Closed Back and an Alpine Brixen Bootie that comes with blue or pink lining.Dearfoams has also donated to the Nina West Foundation, which supports LGBTQ youth and families in Nina's home territory of central Ohio.
$64 at Dearfoam
DC Comics
DC Pride 2022