Yale PRIDE Store Launches with Limited-Edition Gear for Pride Season

By Yale LGBTQ Center | Friday, February 14, 2025
Yale PRIDE Store - featuring the rainbow Y sweatshirt, vintage and lgbtq tshirt, and rainbow drawstring bag.

Yale LGBTQ Center Launches the Yale PRIDE Store, Celebrating Queer Identity, Visibility, and Joy. 

The Yale LGBTQ Center is thrilled to announce the launch of the Yale PRIDE Store, a vibrant new space where queer identity and community pride take center stage. This initiative isn’t just about merchandise—it’s about affirming who we are, honoring our history, and sharing our joy with the world. As we gear up for Pride@Yale in April and continuing through June, this launch underscores the resilience, creativity, and unity that define our community.

Limited-Edition Merchandise Now Available

Matthew wearing Pride Yale Sweatshirt

Matthew modeling the YALE Pride Sweatshirt

Our first collection showcases designs that reflect the boldness and beauty of LGBTQ+ identity. Each item tells a story of pride, authenticity, and belonging. Our offerings include the Rainbow “Y” Sweatshirts offer a bold and colorful twist on a Yale classic, representing the vibrancy of our community. Similarly, the Rainbow “Yale” Sweatshirts provide a timeless way to display your pride and solidarity. For those looking for comfortable and stylish options, the Yale LGBTQ T-Shirts celebrate the diversity of the queer experience. Meanwhile, the Yale Vintage T-Shirts merge tradition with visibility, honoring those who came before us. Lastly, the Yale LGBTQ Center Rainbow Drawstring Bags are practical and playful, perfect for carrying your pride wherever you go.

Why It Matters: 

The launch of the Yale PRIDE Store is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of visibility. Wearing these items is a statement of solidarity and an expression of the joy that comes with being seen, heard, and valued. All proceeds will support programs and initiatives that empower LGBTQ students, faculty, staff, and the broader allied Yale community. From educational workshops to community events, your support helps us continue to build spaces of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Looking Ahead: 

Right now, merchandise is available for pick-up only at the Center in New Haven, as we work with our current inventory. However, we’re exploring options for shipping, especially for alumni and friends around the world who want to show their pride from afar.

Join the Conversation: 

This store is just the beginning. We are eager to hear from you—our community—about what you’d like to see next. Your ideas and suggestions will help us shape the future of the Yale PRIDE Store.

Together, let’s continue to celebrate our stories, identities, and collective joy. We can’t wait to see you wearing your pride with purpose.

How to Order

  1. Visit our catalog below to explore our limited-edition selections.
  2. Place your order online through our secure system.
  3. Pick up your items at the Yale LGBTQ Center, where our professional staff will have them ready for you.
Yale PRIDE Store