{"id":11565,"date":"2021-06-10T17:51:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T12:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/?p=11565"},"modified":"2023-10-19T16:29:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T10:59:27","slug":"pride-month-2021-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Fashion Brands Announce Future Forward Initiatives For Pride Month 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d37dd45ebd8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#heres-a-list-of-the-8-pride-forward-brands-you-can-shop-from-this-month\" title=\"Here&#8217;s a list of the 8 Pride-forward brands you can shop from this month: \">Here&#8217;s a list of the 8 Pride-forward brands you can shop from this month: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#nordstrom\" title=\"Nordstrom&nbsp;\">Nordstrom&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#saks-fifth-avenue\" title=\"Saks Fifth Avenue\">Saks Fifth Avenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#gap\" title=\"GAP\">GAP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#diesel\" title=\"DIESEL&nbsp;\">DIESEL&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#calvin-klein\" title=\"Calvin Klein\">Calvin Klein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#kate-spade\" title=\"kate spade\">kate spade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#kenneth-cole\" title=\"Kenneth Cole\">Kenneth Cole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#michael-kors\" title=\"Michael Kors&nbsp;\">Michael Kors&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#related-articles\" title=\"Related Articles:\">Related Articles:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#read-more-about-virtual-dressing-room\" title=\"Read More about Virtual dressing room\">Read More about Virtual dressing room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/leaders-in-retail\/pride-month-2021-fashion\/#read-more-about-outfit-recommendation-solution\" title=\"Read more about Outfit Recommendation Solution\">Read more about Outfit Recommendation Solution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/resources\/reports\/why-gen-z-seeks-personalization\/\">Future-<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/resources\/reports\/why-gen-z-seeks-personalization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">forward<\/a> fashion brands celebrate Pride month every year. And for Pride Month 2021, besides launching rainbow merchandise in limited collections and drops, brands like Nordstrom, Kenneth Cole, Saks Fifth Avenue and more, have gone the extra mile to look inwards. These brands are making sustainable changes to their organisation \u2014 think LGBTQIA+ friendly hiring practices, cultural values, purpose roadmap and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"heres-a-list-of-the-8-pride-forward-brands-you-can-shop-from-this-month\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s a list of the 8 Pride-forward brands you can shop from this month: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nordstrom\"><\/span><strong>Nordstrom<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The brand unveiled a collection of several LGBTQIA+ friendly brands. It also offered 10% of the net sales from its Be Proud by BP collection and a $100,000 corporate grant toward the Trans Lifeline x FOLX Hormone Replacement Therapy Care Fun.<em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordstrom.com\/browse\/diversity-at-nordstrom\/lgbtq-owned-brands?jid=j012201-14760&amp;cid=00000&amp;cm_sp=merch-_-corporate_social_responsibility_14760_j012201-_-hp_corp_p99_shop&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to shop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"saks-fifth-avenue\"><\/span><strong>Saks Fifth Avenue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched &#8220;Voices with Saks\u201d, a project representing artists and creators from the LGBTQIA+ community. These artists are using this platform to share diverse perspectives on love and the power of meaningful relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brand also developed a roadmap with a focus on people, culture, brand, and purpose. The purpose outlines their commitment to enact a positive change within the org and across the greater fashion industry. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saksfifthavenue.com\/c\/the-edit-content\/womens-edit\/052821-edit-celebrate-pride-lgbtq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to shop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Nordstrom-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Nordstrom-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Nordstrom-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Nordstrom-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Nordstrom-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Nordstrom-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Nordstrom-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>(L) Nordstrom; (R) Saks Fifth Avenue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gap\"><\/span>GAP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Revealed a limited edition of teeshirts designed by artists of the LGBTQIA+ community. These were structured into unique \u201cLove for all\u201d \u201cYouMeWe\u201d campaign themes on the brand&#8217;s social channels. GAP also donated $50,000 towards accelerating the acceptance of the community. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gap.com\/browse\/category.do?cid=1164042#pageId=0&amp;mlink=5058,20533829,HP_PRIDE_ALL_G33563_IMAGE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to shop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"diesel\"><\/span><strong>DIESEL<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dropped a special Pride collection in a &#8220;louder, prouder, and more fluorescent than ever&#8221; theme. The collection includes a range of products from teeshirts, swimsuits to dynamic airpod covers! <em><a href=\"https:\/\/global.diesel.com\/unisex\/pride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to shop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Gap-and-Diesel-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Gap-and-Diesel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Gap-and-Diesel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Gap-and-Diesel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Gap-and-Diesel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Gap-and-Diesel-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Gap-and-Diesel-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>(L) GAP; (R) Diesel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"calvin-klein\"><\/span><strong>Calvin Klein<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Initiated the &#8220;Discover Moments of Pride&#8221; \u2014 a campaign with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lofficielmexico.com\/man\/quien-es-omar-ayuso\"> Omar Ayuso<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arca1000000\/\"> Arca<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/honeydijon\/\"> Honey Dijon<\/a> and more representing their \u201cmoments\u201d in the brand\u2019s pride collection. For Pride Month 2021, Calvin Klein has also partnered with organizations around the globe year-round that support LGBTQIA+ advocacy, equity, and safety. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calvinklein.us\/en\/ck-collections\/ck-pride\/calvin-klein-pride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to shop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kate-spade\"><\/span><strong>kate spade<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed an assortment of pride apparel and accessories to celebrate &#8220;love and joy&#8221; in their &#8220;rainbow shop&#8221; collection name. The brand is contributing 20% of the net profits from the sale of this collection toward the Trevor Project to support the mental well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.katespade.com\/rainbow\/?cm_sp=may-na-homepage-_-spot6-the-rainbow-shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to shop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Calvin-Klein-Kate-Spade-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Calvin-Klein-Kate-Spade-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Calvin-Klein-Kate-Spade-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Calvin-Klein-Kate-Spade-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Calvin-Klein-Kate-Spade-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Calvin-Klein-Kate-Spade-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Calvin-Klein-Kate-Spade-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>(L) Calvin Klein; (R) Kate Spade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kenneth-cole\"><\/span><strong>Kenneth Cole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Debuted its PRIDE 2021 collection in the hit hyper-casual game High Heels! Consumers can #PlayWithPride and outfit their character in its iconic Kam sneakers, \u201cBeing Different is What We Have in Common\u201d shirt, and more. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennethcole.com\/the-pride-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to shop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"michael-kors\"><\/span><strong>Michael Kors&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Partnered with Paper to showcase four TikTok creators from the LGBTQIA+ community paving the way for future generations\u2014and having fun doing it! Their #MKPride edition launched tee shirts, watches, bags, and more. Proceeds from the collection will go to OutRight Action International, which works to advance human rights for the pride community across the world. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michaelkors.com\/trend\/show-your-pride\/_\/R-cat4850002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to shop<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Kenneth-Cole-Michael-Kors-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Kenneth-Cole-Michael-Kors-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Kenneth-Cole-Michael-Kors-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Kenneth-Cole-Michael-Kors-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Kenneth-Cole-Michael-Kors-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Kenneth-Cole-Michael-Kors-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pride-Month-2021-Kenneth-Cole-Michael-Kors-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>(L) Kenneth Cole; (R) Saks Fifth Avenue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"related-articles\"><\/span>Related Articles:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/ai-transformation\/hidden-costs-manual-meter-reading\/\">The Hidden Costs of Manual Meter Reading: Why Your Utility Company Can&#8217;t Afford to Wait for Automation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/enterprise-ai\/vue-ai-and-xponent-ai-announce-strategic-partnership-to-scale-enterprise-ai-adoption-in-aus-nz\/\">Vue.ai and Xponent.ai Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Enterprise AI Adoption in AUS\/NZ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/ai-in-retail\/ecommerce-shopping-cart-abandonment-fashion-retail\/\">Online Cart Abandonment: The Best Strategies For eCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/enterprise-ai\/vue-ai-introduces-idp-on-azure-for-ai-powered-workflow-transformation\/\">Vue.ai to Transform Document Processing and Workflow Automation with Gen AI on Microsoft Azure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/blog\/intelligent-automation\/from-weeks-to-days-ai-powered-precision-in-loan-automation\/\">From Weeks to Days: AI-Powered Precision in Loan Automation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"read-more-about-virtual-dressing-room\"><\/span><strong>Read More about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/products\/virtual-dressing-room\/\"> Virtual dressing room<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"read-more-about-outfit-recommendation-solution\"><\/span><strong>Read more about<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vue.ai\/products\/outfit-recommendations\/\"><strong> Outfit Recommendation<\/strong><\/a><strong> Solution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> Future-forward fashion brands celebrate Pride month every year. And for Pride Month 2021, besides launching rainbow merchandise in limited collections and drops, brands like Nordstrom, Kenneth Cole, Saks Fifth Avenue and more, have gone the extra mile to look inwards. 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