Here, queer with fun gear
Somewhere over the rainbow, there’s Pride swag galore Calvin Klein Pride Jocks (Above) Cyndi Lauper didn’t anticipate you prancing around in your barely-there Calvins when she invited you to show your true colors, but Klein’s Pride Edit five-pack thong set in a spectrum of flashy colors are practically begging for a remix. $42, CalvinKlein.com MIKEY ROX | Contributing Writermikeyroxprs@gmail.com Pride isn’t just a parade in June anymore.
It’s a whole vibe in these 2020s — a full-blown aesthetic that infiltrates our lifestyles year-round. So kick off this new season with these fresh finds designed with us in mind. Stonewall ’69 Candle A torch still burns bright for LGBTQ equality — even though these dark times sometimes hinder its light.
You can stand vigil with Kendi Lux’s soy-blend, lemon-leaf-and-jasmine-scented Stonewall ’69 candle, commemorating the movement-defining riot that blazed our first path. $17.50, KendiLux.com Rainbow Earring Studs Sometimes less is more — yep, even at Pride — and Alexis Jae’s rainbow stud earrings (constructed of recycled gold and ethically sourced gems) are an understated statement piece that give your lobes lowkey sparkle without clamoring for desperate attention.
Wear both or split ’em up to share with a friend. $135, AlexisJae.com Personalized Pronouns Note Kit The art of suggestion isn’t lost on queer-owned Nice Paper Goods, which offers a first-of-its-kind personalized pronoun note kit — an all-in-one stationery set complete with 10 cards, envelopes and USA Forever stamps that never expire, and printed with your preferred pronouns under your chosen name. $32, NicePaperGoods.com ‘Let the Light Shine In’ Boxer Briefs Hang loose (but not too loose) in SAXX’s super-soft “Let the
