Every year the LGBTQ community and its allies come together during the month of June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, arguabley known as the start of the modern day gay rights movement. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Pride Month is also about celebrating the significant progress in achieving equality and the influence the community has had on our culture. Support for the LGBTQ community has dramatically increased over the decades, including support from large corporations and brands. Whether it’s participating in Pride parades, more inclusive hiring practices, donations to initiatives and increased representation in marketing campaigns, over the decades, brands have been increasingly making their support known for the LGBTQ community. So if you’re looking for ways to support the LGBTQ community and wear your pride this June (and all year round), here’s a few of our favorites.
ZAC Zac Posen Rainbow Love Handbag
Sold exclusively on LuxAnthropy.com, the Rainbow Love handbag is a collaboration between designer Zac Posen and artist Ben Smith. It’s a great way to show your Pride and give back. All net proceeds from the bag will benefit the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF). Providing direct care and support to people affected by HIV and AIDS, the foundation also engages with advocacy and education initiatives to advance its goal of an AIDS-free world. The beautiful, one-a-kind bag is personally signed by iconic fashion designer and ETAF Ambassador Posen, ETAF Ambassador Paris Jackson, and artist Ben Smith. Carry the bag year round to help raise awareness. Purchase the bag here!
Equality Goods PRIDE Bracelet
To commemorate 50 years of Pride, Leah Fredkin, philanthropist and founder of Equality Goods has created a unique “PRIDE” bracelet. The limited edition bracelet features a silver or gold-crafted safety pin on an adjustable rainbow string cord. Sales of the bracelet exclusively support Equality Goods’ partnership with the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Fredkin hopes that “the bracelet creates the same compassion, acceptance, understanding and support not only for others, but for oneself.” Equality Goods donates $1 for every bracelet ($50 for each limited edition 14k gold bracelet) sold to reputable charities that fight for gun control, women’s rights, LGBT rights and tolerance education. Customers select the cause they would like their bracelet to represent because EQ believes you deserve the right to choose. Purchase the Pride bracelet here.
AUrate New York Kaleidoscope Edition
Loved by celebrities such as Kerry Washington, Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt, AUrate New York is a direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand offering ethically sourced, luxury jewels. On June 11, the brand launched their Kaleidoscope Edition. This new collection features 100-percent pure sustainable gold, multi-colored sapphires and precious gems. Focusing on inclusivity, the Kaleidoscope Edition highlights AUrate’s mission to honor women in all their forms, shapes, and colors.
MeMoi’s Love is Love Collection
At the forefront of the industry, MeMoi has been designing stylish legwear for over a quarter-century. MeMoi’s newly launched “Love Is Love” crew sock collection is a fun way to wear your Pride even after the month of June. The collection includes over-the-knee and knee high socks and leggings. Check out the collection here.
