6 LGBTQ+ Owned & Inclusive Fashion Brands To Know
The fashion industry is brimming with cool creatives, and this Pride Month, we’re shining a spotlight on a handful of our favourite LGBTQ+ owned and inclusive brands. From homegrown talent to overseas names making waves, these are the ones to watch.
Christopher John Rogers
Christopher John Rogers is redefining the landscape of modern fashion with his bold, exuberant aesthetic. Since debuting his namesake brand only a few seasons ago, Rogers has stood out for his dramatic use of volume, impeccable tailoring, and an unapologetic love of vivid colours and striking prints.
His fresh perspective has not only garnered him the coveted CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award in 2021, but also attracted a high-profile clientele, including Zendaya, Tracee Ellis Ross, Michelle Obama, and Kamala Harris.
Rogers has stood out for his dramatic use of volume, impeccable tailoring, and an unapologetic love of vivid colours
Conner Ives
Conner Ives, the American-born, London-based designer, has rapidly emerged as a defining voice in contemporary fashion with his eponymous label.
His designs—often constructed from deadstock and vintage garments—have caught the attention of industry icons and celebrities alike, including Rihanna, who enlisted Ives to work on her Fenty label before he had even graduated.
Earlier this year, Ives made headlines by closing his London Fashion Week show wearing his now-iconic “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt—a viral design supporting transgender women and ballroom culture, with all proceeds benefiting trans-led US charity, Trans Lifeline.
Ives made headlines by closing his London Fashion Week show wearing his now-iconic “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt
Brandon Blackwood
Brandon Blackwood is an accessories label founded by Jamaican-Chinese designer of the same name in New York in 2015. Best known for its affordable “It-bags,” the brand has carved out a unique space at the intersection of luxury and accessibility, spotted on A-listers including Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé.
Brandon Blackwood has expanded its offerings through the Studio subrange, which includes eyewear, outerwear, footwear, and even swimwear, but nevertheless, it’s the bags—often marked by bold statements, innovative textures, and a commitment to inclusivity and social impact—that remain the heart of the label.
Best known for its affordable ‘It-bags,’ the brand has carved out a unique space at the intersection of luxury and accessibility
Harris Reed
Harris Reed, a Central Saint Martins graduate, has quickly become one of London’s most talked-about designers, known for opening London Fashion Week with dramatic, performance-driven shows—often featuring Florence Pugh on the runway.
Reed’s signature theatricality and bold vision have attracted high-profile admirers like Harry Styles, Solange, and Alessandro Michele. The brand, which describes itself as “Romanticism Gone Nonbinary,” is celebrated for its biannual demi-couture collections and its commitment to challenging traditional gender norms in fashion.
While Reed’s custom creations have graced icons like Iman at the 2021 Met Gala, fans can also shop the designer’s accessible collaboration with Missoma.
The brand, which describes itself as “Romanticism Gone Nonbinary,” is celebrated for its biannual demi-couture collections
Chromat
Founded in 2010 by architect-turned-designer Becca McCharen-Tran, Chromat is a future-forward bodywear label based in New York City that has redefined the fashion landscape with its commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and innovative design.
With fans including [profile-link]Beyoncé[/profile-link] and Madonna, Chromat has become a leader in body positivity and radical inclusivity on the runway, regularly featuring models of all sizes, genders, and backgrounds, and championing the message that every body is worthy of love and acceptance.
Chromat has become a leader in body positivity and radical inclusivity on the runway
Phlemuns
Founded by James Flemons in 2013, Phlemuns is a Black-owned, Los Angeles-based fashion label celebrated for its unisex, inclusive approach and commitment to slow fashion. Driven by a mission to bridge the gap between elevated design and everyday communities, Phlemuns meticulously crafts each collection with intentionality, accessibility, and sustainability at its core.
While Flemons has recently showcased a collection close to their heart at Nexus Moda, we’re waiting with bated breath for news of the next range available to shop online.
Phlemuns is a Black-owned, Los Angeles-based fashion label celebrated for its unisex, inclusive approach
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