02 Jun Local LGBTQ+ Designers to Check Out
Happy Pride Month! Discover apparel vendors who represent and empower the LGBTQ+ community in this MTP shopping guide.
1. Rojas Clothing
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- Bucket Hat and Short Sets, Tie Die Button Down
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- Rojas Booth
Designer Freddie Rojas offers detailed, trendy, and colorful apparel pieces that are instantly eye-catching. His designs can also be found at popular fashion retailer DollsKill.
Rojas’ signature sets of matching items are super fun, such as his iconic printed bucket hat and face mask sets. If you are seeking a completely coordinated look, he also offers bustiers, shorts, and track pants in the same fabrics and prints.
Rojas is also known for his signature “snapback” collection, which includes tees, sports bras, shorts, skirts, and beanies adorned with a snapback detail typically found on baseball hats. Among the newest arrivals at Rojas clothing is the Bridgerton collection, featuring contemporary fashion items with a vintage English twist inspired by the popular Netflix series.
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2. CAYA: Come As You Are
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- Purple Rain Tee and Buttons
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- Bowie Denim Jacket and Kids Collection
Partners Morgan Burton and Tara O’Callaghan are the founders of CAYA: Come As You Are, an inclusive clothing brand. Their apparel is gender-neutral and often incorporates popular figures in music.
CAYA’s signature pieces are perhaps their hand-dyed graphic tees. Many of their bleached t-shirts feature photos and logos from beloved musicians and bands, including Prince, Wu-Tang Clan, Selena, and Queen.
CAYA is also known for their decorated jackets, which are adored with large graphics on the back and may be corduroy, camo print, or hand-treated denim. CAYA also has a large selection of accessories, including an array of photo buttons and hand-dyed bucket hats, face masks, and bandanas. They also offer t-shirts and denim jackets for kids!
3. Rhinestone Master Creations
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- Bedazzled Harnesses
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- #SelfLove Foil Tee
Designer Ronald Wilson of Rhinestone Master Creations offers sparkling bedazzled pet harnesses.
His rhinestone harness options are perfect for any dog or cat who desires a little shine. His harnesses come in two styles, choker and coat, and range from sizes XXS to XL to fit all breeds. He also offers collars, as well as bedazzled mesh dog shoes, which can help protect your pup’s feet in style as summer approaches!
Rhinestone Master Creations also sells a collection of t-shirts and hoodies inspired by self-love and LGBTQ+ pride, sporting positive messages in rainbow foil. Fans of these shiny foil tees may also want to check out the brand’s Zodiac series.
Visit the Melrose Trading Post to browse apparel and accessories from these featured vendors, as well as many more.
Support local designers and makers!