Celebrating Companies started by LGBTQIA founders

Minna

Certified B Corp that designs and creates ethically handmade homewares, textiles, and wall coverings.  

Future's Favorites: Element Rug Rain, Field Runner Leaf, Quilt Wallpaper Terracotta

Check out Minna here.

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Andie Swim

Swimwear made from recycled materials and packaged to you in eco friendly packaging.  

Future's Favorites: The Augustine One Piece, The Santorini Top, The Amalfi One Piece

Check out Andie Swim here.

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MeUndies

Micromodal fabric for underwear that is super soft and breathable. Plus made ethical across fair trade factories.  

Future's Favorites: Cheeky Brief, Boxer Brief w/ Fly, MatchMe Undies

Check out MeUndies here.

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Common Heir

Plastic-free skincare made with science-backed and clean materials  

Future's Favorites: Retinol Serum, Vitamin C Serum, Ceramide Barrier Boost Serum

Check out Common Heir here.

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Paru

Specialty tea blends sourced from family-owned tea gardens in East Asia and Southeast Asia  

Future's Favorites: Pandan Waffle Blend, Shiso Hibiscus, 10k Ceremonial Matcha

Check out Paru here.

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Alder New York

Vegan, luxurious, self-care products made accessible.

Future's Favorites: Cleansing Body Bar, Black Obsidian Gua Sha Tool, Plant Fiber Soap Dish

Check out Alder New York here.

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Material Grrrlz!

Zines and craft guides to upcycle fabrics at home.  

Future's Favorites: Frilly Knit Scrunchie Pattern, Fingerless Glove Gloves Pattern, Ruffle Smock Top Pattern

Check out Material Grrrlz here.

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Give and Take (Brooklyn)

NYC Scrap map for local art material recycling and sharing.

Future's Favorites: They host events and have resources for local artists and creatives to reduce their waste!

Check out Give and Take here.

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Phlemuns

Black-owned fashion label specializing in genderless, slow fashion.  

Future's Favorites: Backless Ringer Top, THE Jacket, Chaps Classic Denim

Check out Plemuns here.

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Automic Gold

Radically wearable and long-lasting fine gold jewelry for every style and taste.

Future's Favorites: Gemstone Threader, Figaro Ring, Mini Bound Together Necklace

Check out Automic Gold here.

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Explorer Cold Brew

Organic and fair trade coffee, chai, and elixirs maximizing environmental efficiency.  

Future's Favorites: Cold Brew Wellness Bundle, 32oz Chai Concentrate, The Dream Elixir for Sleep

Check out Explorer Cold Brew here.

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Kimchi Chic Beauty

Drag queen owned clean and cruelty-free beauty products to add color into everyone’s lives.  

Future's Favorites: Pearl Gone Wild Pressed Shimmer Highlighter, Happy Palette, Marshmallow Butter Lippie

Check out KimChi Chic Beauty here.

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Kokak Chocolates

Single origin, sustainable, and fair trade chocolate treats to celebrate Pride.  

Future's Favorites: Kokak Pride 2024 Chocolate Collection, Umami White Chocolate Bar, Mango Chocolate

Check out Kokak Chocolate here.

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Nostalgia Coffee Roasters

Lower carbon coffee sourcing and roastery that empowers women owned coffee farms and coffee workers.  

Future's Favorites: Memory Lane, Colombia Jaime Lopez, Nostalgia Classic

Check out Nostalgia Coffee Roasters here.

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Black Queer Magic

Handmade jewelry and creative wellness workshops to aid in the adornment, empowerment, and reclamation of Black LGBTQ+ bodies.

Future's Favorites: Fidget Rings, Cowrie Bangle, Queer AF Collection

Check out Black Queer Magic here.

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Pals Socks

Ethically produced, quirky, and colorful socks made to last.  

Future's Favorites: Taco and Hot Sauce Socks, Donut and Ice Cream Socks, Adult Clear Bubble Slides

Check out Pals Socks here.

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TomboyX

Underwear that is both sustainably made and inclusively designed.  

Future's Favorites: Boy Shorts, Essentials Soft Bra - Black Rainbow Logo, Swim Reversible Unisuit

Check out Tomboy X here.

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Both& Apparel

Elevated basics, queer by design apparel.  

Future's Favorites: Khazeel Top, Ki Denim Shorts, Romeo Tank

Check out Both& Apparel here.

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Suay Sew Shop

Textile recycling and repair remade into spunky clothing, bags, and home goods.  

Future's Favorites: The Tie Dye Linen Large Throw Pillow, The Mesh Camp Skirt, Round Placemat

Check out Suay Sew Shop here.

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Soapwalla

Natural, vegan skincare products handcrafted in Brooklyn NY.

Future's Favorites: Lip Locked Trio, Almond and Ginger Soaking Salts, Resilience Body Oil

Check out Soapwalla here.

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Boy Smells Coffee

Genderless all-natural coconut wax candles that will make your room smell delectable.

Future's Favorites: Hinoki Fantome, Farm to Candle Bramble, Cowboy Kush  

Check out Boy Smells Candles here.

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Couplets Coffee

Sustainably-sourced specialty coffee that makes coffee drinking more fun and approachable.  

Future Favorites: The Espresso for Everyone Blend, The Blissful Blend, The Mooka Pot

Check out Couplet Coffee here.

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Beefcake Swimwear

Carefully crafted one-piece swimsuits for anybody.  

Future's Favorites: The Dreamboat, The Original, The Charmer

Check out Beefcake Swimwear here.

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Nicole Zizi Studio

Gender-free, ready-to-wear clothing and accessories made with conscious materials.

Future's Favorites: Recycled Raw Denim Trucker Jacket, Recycle Blue Cotton Straight Denim Pants, To Love and Be Loved White Cotton T-Shirt

Check out Nicole Zizi Studio here.

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Chromat

Swimwear for all bodies and genders made from regenerated nylon spun from fishing nets and post-consumer plastic bottles recovered from the oceans.

Future's Favorites: Cruz Suit, SPF Kindred Rashguard, Climate Optimism Zine

Check out Chromat here.

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Official Rebrand

Non-binary designer MI Leggett makes one-of-a-kind pieces from unwanted pre- and post-consumer materials.  

Future's Favorites: BLUE LATTICE Jacket, CONVERSATION Pinstripe Blazer, PRIDE-A-shirt

Check out Official Rebrand here.

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NOTO

Multi-use and cruelty-free beauty products made for every body.  

Future's Favorites: Resurface Scrub, Reusable Eye Boost Mask, Rooted Roller

Check out Noto Botanics here.

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Diaspora Co.

Radical transparency to provide spices from a network of regenerative agriculture farms.  

Future's Favorites: Steak Masala, Chai Masala, and Kaveri Vanilla

Check out Diaspora Co. here.

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Arcane Swim

‍Biodegradable swimwear where excess fabric scraps are upcycled into dog beds for shelters.

Future's Favorites: Arcane Original Top and Bottom-- so cute!

Check out Arcane Swim here.

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Meow Meow Tweet

Handmade, low waste, and refillable body care for everyone.

Future's Favorites: The Deodorant cream, The Body Soap, and the All Over Lotion

Check out Meow Meow Tweet here.

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