Pride Month gifts for the LGBTQ+ loved ones in your life
Celebrate Pride Month with a thoughtful gift
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It has never been more important to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ people, and Pride Month is the perfect time to do so. Whether you're LGBTQ+ yourself or an ally wanting to reach out, giving a small Pride Month gift to your LGBTQ+ loved one is the perfect way to show you care.
While Pride Month merchandise is easier to find than ever, it's important to choose your gift wisely to avoid participating in rainbow washing. Ideally any Pride Month gift should come from an LGBTQ+-owned business or a business that is an active and ongoing partner to the LGBTQ+ community. Luckily, our Reviewed staff has made it easy to find a great variety of LGBTQ-owned brands and supportive businesses to shop from this Pride Month. Whether you're looking for friends or family, children or adults, we've got you covered with these Pride Month gift ideas.
1. For the One Who Loves a Good Pin: Inclusive Rainbow Pride Pin
Pins are popular as an accessory on bags, hats, clothes and more because of their small size, easy storage and sturdy build. They're a great way to decorate any item and add a little extra personality. This Inclusive Rainbow Pride Pin from queer, gender-fluid Latine-owned business Bianca Designs is a great example of this, showing support for the entire LGBTQ+ community with the colors of the Progress Flag while also featuring a unique design that's sure to get compliments galore. If you're looking for something that focuses on individual identities instead, Bianca Designs also has collections for most LGBTQ+ identities.
2. For the Kid Who Loves to Learn: The Meaning of Pride Picture Book
Pride Month gifts: The Meaning of Pride Picture Book
The Meaning of Pride picture book written by queer author Rosiee Thor and illustrated by bi-racial queer artist Sam Kirk dives into the big question of "What is Pride?" and "How do you celebrate it?" It's the perfect introduction for any kid who wants to better understand the interconnected history, culture and joy that forms Pride Month, and will likely be a favorite for the adults reading along as well.
3. For the One Who Likes Their Pride Subtle: Black Bead Pride Bracelet
Pride Month gifts: Black Bead Pride Bracelet
Not every Pride present needs to scream rainbows, and this subtler bracelet from Haute Butch is a great example of where a little goes a long way. Haute Butch is a queer and Black-owned business, and their designs understand that being queer isn't about always wearing your identity on your chest—it's about wearing what makes you feel like the very best version of you. Perfect for someone who is newly "out" to you as a way to show your support, or for someone who just likes to keep their style a little more individual, give this to anyone as a reminder that they're loved and supported everywhere they go.
4. For the One Who Always Has a Tote Bag Handy: Radical Queer Organic Tote Bag
Pride Month gifts: Radical Queer Tote Bag
This modern design from A Tribe Called Queer combines the importance of looking good while still being incredibly functional. The bag's flat bottom means that items can sit up easily when placed inside, and its black and white colors will look good on any outing. A Tribe Called Queer is owned by a queer, BIPOC, Non-Binary Femme, or as they say in their bio, "a natural born multi-hyphenate," and the business focuses on empowering BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
5. For the One With a New Name: Custom Letter Necklace
Pride Month gifts: Custom Letter Necklace
For many people who are transgender, non-binary, or otherwise gender non-conforming, choosing a new name can be a huge step toward loving who they are. When they finally find that perfect fit, it can be a mix of excitement and nervousness as they share it with their family and friends. If you want to show your support and celebrate the new name in style, this personalized necklace from Automic Gold is the perfect gift for demonstrating how much you adore your loved one's new name. Each necklace is customizable in several different ways, and every purchase means supporting a queer, trans-owned business.
6. For the Household Wanting to Show Their Support: Transgender Pride Garden Flag
Pride Month gifts: Transgender Pride Garden Flag
Displaying a Pride Flag is one of the most visible, easily-identified ways of showing support for the LGBTQ+ community—especially when it comes to those (such as kids) who live in the same house as you. While you probably don't want to go buy a flag for just any LGBTQ+ person in your life (both because they may already own one and because they may not be ready to be "out" at that level), buying a flag for your own house is a great way to show that you unwaveringly support your LGBTQ+ family members—especially kids who may not always get the most say in home decor. While Reviewed has all sorts of suggestions for where to find a good Pride Flag, we're also partial to this Transgender Pride Garden Flag from My Pride Store, a business owned by a transgender woman.
7. For the Tarot Fan: Queer Tarot: An Inclusive Deck & Guidebook
Pride Month gifts: Queer Tarot
Whether your LGBTQ+ loved one is a die-hard tarot fan or more of a casual enthusiast, this deck is a great way to support their interests and remind them that you know they have a bright future ahead. The deck was created by queer and trans artists Ashley Molesso and Chess Needham, the owners of Ash + Chess. It showcases a wide range of sexual orientations and gender expressions and incorporates queer history and iconography with its designs.
8. For the One Who Loves a Good Candle: Pride Candles
Pride Month gifts: Pride Candle
Show & Tell Concept Shop is a brand that promotes "Unapologetic Style and Joyful Living," and one that believes in "radical acceptance and celebration of people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, women, and other marginalized communities." They have a Pride collection all year to shop from, but these Pride Candles are some of our favorites for a Pride Month gift. Plus, every purchase of these particular candles will lead to a donation to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, an organization that supports Black Trans Women.
9. For the Person Always On the Go: "Canonically Queer" Stainless Steel Rainbow Gay Pride Travel Mug
Pride Month gifts: “Canonically Queer” Mug
Travel mugs are a great low-pressure gift because they can be taken anywhere or just kept around the house—however the recipient feels most comfortable. Either way they keep beverages hot (or cold) and reduce spills (and cats sticking their faces inside, though that could just be me). This "Canonically Queer" mug from NerdyKeppie is a great option for a Pride gift because it has a unique, quirky phrase and fun design. It's perfect for the entertainment lover who is sick of stories focused on queer baiting and queer coded characters and is ready to flaunt that main character energy everywhere they go.
10. For the Fandom Obsessed: Our Flag Means Death Affirmation Cards
Pride Month gifts: Affirmation Deck
Continuing with the entertainment theme, leaning into a fandom is one of the best ways to show you know someone, and the show "Our Flag Means Death" is a perfect candidate when it comes to Pride Month. This pirate comedy is one of the biggest shows within queer culture right now because of its unapologetic, joyful queer representation. You can capture some of those heartwarming show moments with this affirmation deck from BairNecessitiesUS, which combines the best of nerdy fun with heartfelt reminders that the recipient is cared about. (Plus, with the highly anticipated Season 2 right around the corner, your gift will feel especially timely.)
11. For the One Who Loves to be Comfortable: Pride Flag Ankle Socks
Pride Month gifts: Bombas Pride Socks
Bombas is known for its sensory-friendly, seam-free, ultra-soft socks and their Pride designs are perfect for anyone who loves to be comfortable but also wants to rock their identity proudly. These socks were created in partnership with the Ruth Ellis Center and are meant to serve as a reminder that "as long as places like the Ruth Ellis Center exist, LGBTQIA+ people who need support will always have a place to call home." Whether your recipient is sensory-sensitive or just loves a good comfortable pair of socks, these identity socks make the perfect gift for anyone of any age.
12. For the Person Who is Always Carrying a Million Things: Pride & Progress Sidetrack Crossbody Bag
Pride Month gifts: Pride and Progress Sidetrack Crossbody Bag
A solid bag always makes a great gift, but this one from LGBTQ+-owned Sipsey Wilder is an especially useful find. Its tasteful rainbow use adds a fun highlight to a highly functional bag that is perfect for everything from a Pride Parade to a regular day out and about. Since Sipsey Wilder's pride collection is available year-round, you can also purchase this bag and many other Pride-themed products any time, making this the perfect place to shop for coming out presents as well as Pride.
13. For the One Who Likes a Good Laugh: "Yup, Still Gay" Mug
Pride Month gifts: “Yup, Still Gay” Mug
This tongue-in-cheek mug is sure to get a laugh from the recipient the first time they see it, and will continue to bring joy with every use. With its monochrome design, it is perfect for the LGBTQ+ person who is tired of all things rainbow, but still unapologetically gay just like them. The mug is made by Stuzo Clothing, a women owned, Black owned, Latin owned, Queer owned business that has a variety of LGBTQ+-related products year round.
14. For the One Who Likes to Make a Statement: "Say gay!" Shirt
Pride Month gifts: “Say Gay!” Shirt
Genuine Valentine is a brand focused on "identity affirming apparel for queer/gender nonconforming/decent folx," and their shirts have a variety of clever takes on LGBTQ+-related themes. One particularly timely shirt is this "Say gay!" shirt which takes aim at Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill and the harm it has caused the LGBTQ+ community. A portion of the proceeds for this shirt are donated to the Trans Legal Defense Fund, letting you show your support while also lending monetary support.
15. For the One With a Sense of Humor: The Gay Agenda Sticker
Pride Month gifts: The Gay Agenda Sticker
Stickers are a great low-pressure gift for both the giver and receiver. They tend to be cheap, small and can be placed on a huge variety of objects and places, letting the recipient choose how and when to display them. This sticker is a playful take on the idea of the "gay agenda" and comes in both bisexual flag colored and rainbow holographic colored options. The sticker's seller is Aware Wolfe Apparel, an LGBTQIA+ owned and operated company that was initially founded as a way for its owner to obtain gender-affirming top surgery.
16. For the Sports Fan: WNBA Fanatics Branded Black Logowoman Pride V-Neck T-Shirt
Pride Month gifts: WNBA Pride V-Neck
For those who follow every game of their favorite team, this Pride-themed shirt from the WNBA is the perfect way to buy your recipient something they'll love while also supporting a good cause. The WNBA is a proud partner of GLSEN, an organization devoted to creating safe learning environments for LGBTQ+ youth, and all proceeds from their Pride collection are donated to GLSEN. If you prefer to get team specific rather than feature the logo alone, WNBA has you covered with a variety of team-specific Pride merchandise.
17. For the Proud Pet Parent: You Are Loved Character Icons Cat Toys
Pride Month gifts: Petsmart Pride Cat Toys
Anyone with a cat will likely be thrilled at the opportunity to provide a little extra spoiling for their tiny fur baby. Since cat toys typically stay in the home, these toys from Petsmart are a great way to show you care in a way that will work equally well for those who love to live loud and proud or prefer to keep their identity a little closer to the chest. If these toys aren't quite the right fit but you love the idea of a pet-themed Pride gift, check out the rest of Petsmart's Pride collection. You can shop confidently knowing that Petsmart put its money where its mouth was by making a donation to GLSEN.
18. For the One Who Loves a Good Fem Look: Pride Midi Super Soft Skater Skirt
Pride Month gifts: Torrid Pride Midi Super Soft Skater Skirt
This skater skirt from Torrid is the perfect way to wear some understated Pride. It's perfect to accessorize for a Pride event or to wear the rest of the year for some subtle color, and as an important added bonus, it has pockets! Each purchase contributes to supporting GLAAD, so you can support your favorite LGBTQ+ person while giving back to the community. $56 at Torrid