15 Queer-Owned Stores on Etsy
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There are so many ways to help the LGBTQ+ community, including donating to organizations that fight for gay and trans rights, marching on Pride, and even supporting small LGBTQ-owned businesses.
Thanks to platforms like Etsy, today it's possible to find many queer entrepreneurs with online stores, selling creative products all over the world. Accessories, dresses, shirts, decoration items, stickers, candles and many other products are being produced, designed and created by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
According to the US Chamber, there are 1.4 million LGBTQ-owned businesses in the United States, and these companies bring in an estimated $1.7 trillion in revenue. But LGBTQ-owned companies often don’t receive the same resources as other companies.
During the Covid pandemic, nearly one-third of LGBTQ small business owners say they lost 50% of their business. And while 36% of LGBTQ small business owners say there were able to get access to EIDL or PPP loans during the pandemic, nearly the same amount (35%) of those surveyed say they were not able to access EIDL or PPP loans during the pandemic.
LGBTQ-owned businesses are more likely to hire LGBTQ+ people and support the community. That's why when you buy from a queer artist or entrepreneur, you're helping the community. So if you're looking for a special gift or trying to find new artists and online stores, this list is for you.
Gays in Town on Etsy
Gays in Town is also now on Etsy with funny, quirky gay-inspired, pop culture-filled shirts and more. Click here to shop!
Sticker Gal Shop
From Little Rock, Arkansas, the couple Mechele and Tara are selling the best stickers for your car window at the Sticker Gal Shop!
Lovestruck Prints
Created by Geneviève Darling from Montreal, Canada, Lovestruck Prints has some of the best tshirts and pins on Etsy. Our favorite is definitely the Heteronormativity is a cult!
That's So Andrew
Located in Seattle, Washington, ThatsSoAndrew is a store with different items but is mainly known for its mugs! Andrew mixes queer culture, tiktok and pop references on his products.
Wild Fancy Design
This store is run by Lex and Voula Nonclock, another amazing couple on our list. Wild Fancy Design has incredible accessories with a lot of queer references.
Pride Asylum
From Rossendale, United Kingdom, Eden is running this cute shop called Pride Asylum where you can find different LGBTQ accessories and personalize them!
Queerly Designs
Amanda is the owner of Queerly Designs, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The store has creative and fun tshirts designs for all the letters of the LGBTQ community.
Papersaurus Creative
Papersaurus Creative is a greeting card company that aims to fill in the gaps in the greeting card industry.
Junebug and Darlin
Zoe, from Portland, Oregon, is the creator of Junebug and Darlin - a cute shop with stitch kits and patterns.
Mary Mack Wear
Mary Mack Wear is a store created by Mary Tremonte, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You will find fun badges and hankies!
GRRRL Spells
If you have a witchy side, GRRRL Spells is the perfect store for you! They sell badges, pins, patches and stickers - all with a goth twist.
SoniaLazoIllustrator
So Lazo, an illustrator from San Salvador, El Salvador, has a huge collection of prints, tshirts, leggings, bikinis and sweatshirts. They are all so cute!
MadeByRheal
We're obsessed with Made by Rheal, from Oakland, California. This crafty store has the best ceramic items on Etsy, plus throw blankets, glass panels, wall art, jewelry and so much more!
Mintty Makeup
MinttyMakeup is a black-queer-owned makeup store from Brooklyn, New York! They have the cutest eyeshadow palette, a treamint lip duo and a blush palette for a very affordable price.
A Tribe Called Queer
A Tribe Called Queer is a multidisciplinary brand dedicated to empowering BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Communities, Social Justice, Education and More!
Foxen Tales
Foxen Tales is a store owned by Meredith and Lee, from Paducah, Kentucky. They are specialized in creating personalized books!
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