Our 5 Favorite Queer-Owned Brands Goldie Schmiedeler July 18, 2020 MESSFashion Since the glitter-filled parades of pride month were postponed this year, we recommend an alternative way to support LGBTQ+ folks. Shopping from queer-owned brands is a great way to show your solidarity with style and donate directly to the community. Even though pride month has passed, queer designers are still as important as ever. We’ve put together a list of our five favorites. DB Berdan This “matriarchal queer brand” describes their style by saying “DB Berdan is for any person who enjoys bold colors and bold statements with sarcastic humor.” One might describe their designs as early 2000s sportswear that references counterculture, with a hint of preppy. This London-based street wear brand is not short on originality. Shop our faves: Tie dye denim midi dress ($150), Long live nothing zipped jeans ($100), and 80’s bat sleeved self love club shirt ($188). View this post on Instagram Throwback from gorgeousness @cheristyle_ wearing @dbberdan hoodie 💚🖤💚🖤 thanks so much @blackprgroup 💚 Posted @withregram • @cheristyle_ I Just miss London so much Even tho it rained all day.. 🌦 정말 정말 그리운 런던 A post shared by DB BERDAN (@dbberdan) on May 23, 2020 at 11:06am PDT SALT SALT was founded by Auston George Bjorkman, the first trans man to show at NYFW, and co-founder Jessie Levandov. This gender and size inclusive brand crafts garments by hand. They make workwear super-wearable and ultra cozy, while featuring a muted color palette. Shop our faves: Bomber jacket ($310), Tank Jumpsuit ($245), and this pair of overalls ($220). View this post on Instagram be kind to each other ::: :: : . 📷: @naimagreen ::: :: . . Models: :::: @saraelise333 + @_a_chanel . . . #saltnyc #slowfashion #handmade #fashion #nyc #genderneutral #genderlessfashion A post shared by Salt (@salt_nyc) on Feb 22, 2018 at 9:54am PST Automic Gold This queer and trans owned company produces handmade jewelry in New York. Their merchandise is as diverse as their clientele, uniquely offering customizable nameplates and birthstones. Automic Gold considers sustainability, accessibility, and diversity in their designs. The team has come out as a self-funded company, making a commitment to not accept investments that would force design or quality compromises for profit. Shop our faves: THAT BITCH Charm ($185), Custom letter necklace ($195+), and this Moonstone ring ($195). View this post on Instagram Btw, thank you for all the support during pride! It feels amazing to be supported, but also feels bitter sweet. I caught myself thinking last week – oh wow, business is really good, I should hire more people so my team is not so overworked, but after i remembered it is just pride month 🤡. Every year in June, we get spikes in sales, mentions and invites. I had to work last week 14hrs a day. Don't get me wrong, I am very grateful for all the support, I just wish it was spread out evenly through the year 🤷♂️ Idk, if you are LGBTQ+, what are your thoughts? Comment below. – AL A post shared by Radically Wearable Pure Gold (@automicgold) on Jul 2, 2020 at 9:00am PDT Matriarch Matriarch is the future of footwear, being one of the only non-gendered shoe brands. The company focuses on creating versatile shoes using sustainable vegetable tanned leather. Shop our faves: Marlen brogue ($349), Bitumen boot ($359), and the Rute boot ($359). View this post on Instagram Happy #humpday 🤗 #treatyoself with our cosy Fair Wear cotton Ts. $25 in shop, link in bio 🙌🏆 #qualityisequality #feminismisforallgenders | danke @cindrandsmoke for the fine photos! A post shared by MATRIARCH (@wethematriarch) on Aug 30, 2017 at 1:08pm PDT Nihl Founded by designer Neil Grotzinger, Nihl is a brand that rejects gender stereotypes and celebrates artistry. Heartthrobs such as Hunter Schafer and Luka Sabbat have been dressed by Nihl. Shop our faves: Black Bondage Trousers ($219), Cinched Collared Shirt Dress ($376), and these High Cut Silk Running Shorts ($75). View this post on Instagram This is a double prize raffle to benefit the National Bailout Network🙏We’re giving away these 30’ waist black leather pants with double ended zipper and this green leather jacket, seen here on @aheem_sosa, @johnny.based and @isaaccolepowell 100% of proceeds will be given to the National Bailout Network distributing donations across all protest bail funds! Entry for one piece is only $5! Entry for both is $10, each 5 dollars will be considered one entry! To enter, just Venmo @Neil-Grotzinger or PayPal via PayPal.me/neilgrotzinger with your Instagram handle and say either pants, Jacket or both! Winners will be announced on Wednesday at 5:00 pm! A post shared by Neil Grotzinger (@nihl.nyc) on Jun 8, 2020 at 3:53pm PDT
