COOL HUNTING® - Queer-Owned

Harness

Josh Rubin — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:11:58 +0000

Available in seven sizes and four colors, these puffed leather dog harnesses are as comfy as they are stylish. Created by Nicholas Schröder and inspired by his Italian Greyhound, Twig, all Lunge accessories—collars and leashes, in addition to harnesses—feature padded Napa leather for a unique look that’s soft to the touch yet extremely durable. As a queer and latino-founder Schröder stays true to his roots by manufacturing all Lunge products in Brazil.

The Door Amulet

Evan Orensten — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:08:12 +0000

From Sage & Salt, our go-to resource for crystals and related products, The Door Amulet serves as both an art object to adorn your door, and equally importantly as a force for neutralizing negative energy from entering your home. Hand-crafted by gemstone artist Luis Alberto, each is a unique piece with carved and inlaid quartz, lapis, obsidian and brass. Like all of the brand’s stones, those in the amulet are ethically sourced, ritually cleansed and charged by burying them in a vortex in the Arizona desert. It’s also a great gift for celebrating a friend’s new home.

101 Fornications Shirt

Katie Olsen — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:04:31 +0000

The cheekily named 101 Fornications Shirt from playful Paris-based Carne Bollente (helmed by Hijiri Endo, Théodore Famery and Agoston Palinko) continues the brand’s sex-positive manifesto. The green garment has been embroidered with figures reminiscent of Renaissance sculptures, lining up in somewhat provocative poses. Playful without being pornographic, it’s a lighthearted, eye-catching design. Made in Portugal from 97% cotton and 3% elastane, this garment is intended for all genders and is available in XS to XL.

Cock Pump Soap Dispenser

Evan Orensten — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:22:53 +0000

Designed and sculpted by CH favorite Pansy Ass Ceramics in their Toronto studio, this Cock Pump Soap Dispenser makes a statement. Available in black, white or pale pink, it stands approximately nine inches tall and features a glossy finish.

Trap Door: Trans Cultural Production and the Politics of Visibility

Kelly Pau — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:03:13 +0000

Trans visibility in popular media and culture is the highest it’s been, yet the current moment has been marked by increasing violence and suppression. A compilation of essays, conversations and investigations, Trap Door: Trans Cultural Production and the Politics of Visibility navigates this paradox. Edited by Reina Gossett, Eric A Stanley and Johanna Burton, the book examines how seemingly progressive opportunities often come with strings attached.

“Banners” Skateboard

Kelly Pau — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:04:20 +0000

Designed for Queer Skate Day in Paris, France, the “Banners” skate deck comes from artist Jeffery Cheung’s Unity—a radical, queer skate collective and skateboard brand. One side of the 8.25-inch deck is marbled green while the other is dark peach. The deck celebrates inclusivity, with the artist’s signature artwork on one side and Unity’s logo and slogan “Like it or not!” on the other.

“Candystore + Jarrett, Crown Heights (after Linda Simpson)” Exclusive Artist Edition

David Graver — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:04:06 +0000

By photographer Ian Lewandowski and print publisher Harlan & Weaver, this exclusive artist edition of the photograph “Candystore + Jarrett, Crown Heights (after Linda Simpson)” (2022) benefits the Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR). All proceeds from each sale directly benefit FIAR’s annual summer program for LGBTQ+ artists, as well as the community the organization fosters.

Queer Tarot: An Inclusive Deck and Guidebook

Kelly Pau — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:07:34 +0000

Featuring the design and artwork of the queer and trans artist team Ash + Chess, this 78-card tarot deck is a vibrant, affirming and inclusive set with depictions based on real LGBTQ+ people of different sizes, abilities, races and sexual orientations. Alongside it is a helpful guidebook that includes descriptions, suggested readings and the history for each card. It all comes in a magnetic keepsake box, along with a travel case.

Intuition Spray

Josh Rubin — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:05:12 +0000

Whether preparing a meditation space, getting ready for yoga or simply looking to cultivate more mindfulness, Intuition Spray’s earthy notes and light citrus scents help awaken the senses for more empowering rituals. Like all of Sage and Salt’s sprays, the blend is made with responsibly harvested herbs.

Sol Bottom

Kelly Pau — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:25:27 +0000

With bold cutouts, utilitarian buckles, adjustable straps and a rounded crotch gusset, the Sol Bottom (available from XS to 4XL) is high-cut and high-waisted swimwear made from recycled nylon taken from recovered fishing nets. From empowering bodywear brand Chromat’s collaboration with the artist Tourmaline, named Collective Opulence Celebrating Kindred, the liberating red bottoms are thoughtfully designed for trans femmes, trans mascs, nonbinary people, people who are intersex, women who don’t tuck, men and more.