35 LGBTQIA+-Owned Brands That Might Turn Into Your Favorite Shops

Treat yourself to some retail therapy 💅✨.

1. Wifi4dogs

Wifi4dogs

Wifi4dogs is a captivating small business that breathes life into art prints, folders, phone cases, apparel, and an array of delightful products, each adorned with whimsical artwork exalting the beauty and solace found in nature's embrace.

Get the bento box here, the snail beanie here, and check out everything else from Wifi4Dogs on Etsy here.

2. Bokksu

Bokksu

Bokksu is a Japanese monthly snack box small business that has brought the authentic taste and nuanced culture of Japan to over 100 countries worldwide. The brand offers snack subscriptions and an e-grocery service that delivers Japanese food and lifestyle products and provides a platform for traditional Japanese makers to showcase their goods to a worldwide audience, supporting, preserving, and promoting their craft.

Get the Hello Kitty snack box here and check out all of their products on Bokksu.

3. Gentle Oriental

Gentle Oriental

Gentle Oriental was founded by Artist Gabrielle Widjaja to create fueled by the exploration of Asian American diasporic identity. Through mediums like illustration, design, and tattooing, they aim to capture and convey the essence of this multifaceted journey. Their products include magazines, stickers, lights, and pins, and they even provide tattoo tickets for when you'd like to use their designs as tattoos!

Get the Dreamscapes poster here, the Gestures poster here, and check out all of their products on Gentle Oriental.

4. Ash + Chess

Ash + Chess

Ash+ Chess is a New York-based, queer and trans-owned small business dedicated to crafting uplifting stationery, apparel, and home goods that empower the queer community through vibrant, retro-inspired color palettes. Notably, they have created the inclusive Queer Tarot — a captivating deck and guidebook that joyfully celebrates the rich diversity of LGBTQ+ identities.

Get the Support Trans Kids shirt in pastel here and in brown here, the Take Up Space sticker here, and check out all of their products on Ash + Chess.

5. Good Light

Good Light

Good Light is a personal care brand for all people, regardless of their gender identity. Founder David Yi focuses on promoting a more inclusive definition of beauty beyond the binary, with skincare products that are made for everyone. The business strives to reflect the diversity and fluidity of the world we live in today.

Get the Luna pimple patches here, the Cosmic Dew Water cleanser here, and check out all of their products on Good Light.

6. Neatly Spiked

Neatly Spiked

Neatly Spiked is a small business that creates malt-free ready-to-drink beverages, perfect for outdoor activities or relaxing poolside. Infused with green tea and blended with 6x distilled American Vodka, each can of seltzer offers a refreshing taste with only 100 calories. The brand currently has five flavors including Black Cherry, Blueberry Honey, Cucumber Mint, Pineapple Coconut, and White Peach, each with 5% ABV for those seeking a flavorful and invigorating beverage.

Get the variety pack here and check out all of their products on Neatly Spiked.

7. Nostalgia Coffee Roasters

Nostalgia Coffee Roasters

Nostalgia Coffee Roasters is a lesbian-run small business that creates sustainable coffee beans made ethically by giving 5% of its revenue directly back to producers each year and using 50% less fuel during its roasting process. They also make fully compostable coffee brew bags that can brew your coffee like you make your tea in just four minutes! The brand discovered the perfect oxygen and nitrogen process in order to give the brew bags a long shelf life so your coffee will stay fresh for 365 days. 

Get the medium roast here, the dark roast here, and check out all of their products on Nostalgia Coffee Roasters.

8. Monyee Art

Monyee Art

Monyee Art specializes in the creation of uniquely illustrated art prints and postcards. Monyee Chau, the artist behind Monyee Art, embarks on a transformative journey of personal and collective healing, exploring the intersections of queerness and Taiwanese/Chinese identities.

Get the "Ingredients for a Mourning Soup, from the Diaspora" print here, the Dinner's On Me print here, and check out all of their projects on Monyee Art.

9. Cocofloss

Cocofloss

Cocofloss, a Chinese-American owned small business, offers a superior flossing experience compared to ordinary floss by using more than 500 interwoven filaments to maximize its surface area and effectively remove plaque and debris from between teeth and gums. Unlike regular floss that may be too smooth and flat, Cocofloss's unique design helps prevent plaque buildup and the growth of cavity-causing bacteria.

Get the rainbow sampler here and check out all of their products on Cocofloss.

10. Faceted Beauty

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Faceted Beauty is a Southeast Asian American-owned small business that creates beautiful, reusable, custom-fit press-on gel nails that can be worn for up to 14 days and can be reused over three times. Founder Lisa Estrella Yang hopes that these custom nails can help celebrate and embrace people's complexities within and outside of the beauty industry “because beauty transcends a one-size-fits-all.”

Get the orange Fruitilicious nails here, the blue porcelain nails here, and check out all of their products on Faceted Beauty.

11. Tribini

Tribini

Tribini is a small business that creates mixologist-quality, ready-to-drink espresso martinis with a mission for people to say "damn that’s good," with every sip. In order to have that espresso martini bar experience, the brand recommends that you "give your chilled Tribini a gentle shake with ice and pour into a martini glass." If you’re looking for a slushy-like consistency, they suggest that you blend the Tribini with ice.

Get their Golden Espresso 4-pack here and check out all of their products on Tribini.

12. Gan Doodles

Gan Doodles

Founder Leanne Gan is a queer Chinese-Filipino artist based in Brooklyn who creates illustrations that can be purchased as prints or stickers! The artist has also raised over $20,000 to support small businesses and nonprofits through multiple print fundraisers since 2020.

Check out all of the work on Gan Doodles and get their prints here. 

13. Catalina Cheng

Catalina Cheng

Catalina Cheng is an Atlanta-based artist who creates ceramics, clothing, prints, stickers, and patches that are "heartwarming, humorous, and inspire a sense of sentimentality." Their work reflects what it's like to navigate the world as a queer, Colombian, Chinese first-generation American, and many of their pieces are inspired by traditional blue and white Chinese pottery and Spanish adages from their childhood.

Get the "I Like Soft Sensual Queer Relations" hoodie here, the "These Frogs Are Lesbians" hoodie here, and check out all of their products on Catalina Cheng.

14. Kokak Chocolates

Kokak Chocolates

Kokak Chocolates is a Filipina-owned chocolate small business based in California founded by Founder and Head Chocolatier Carol Gancia that specializes in small-batch single-origin heirloom chocolates using rare cacao variety, “Naciónal.” The brand's variety of handcrafted chocolates, such as boxed chocolates, bars, truffles, and hot chocolate drinks, are inspired by the lush plant and animal life of tropical pond regions in Asia, offering a visual and tasteful adventure.

Get the Rainbow Love chocolates here, and check out all of their products on Kokak Chocolates.

15. KimChi Chic Beauty

KimChi Chic Beauty

KimChi Chic Beauty is a Korean-owned makeup brand created after founder Kim Chi discovered her passion for drag at the age of 25 when she dressed in drag using drugstore makeup. This experience led her to realize that drag was the medium to combine her love and knowledge of art, painting, fashion, and photography into one. According to Kim Chi, makeup has the power to elevate a person's self-esteem, and she is thrilled to offer affordable, enjoyable products for people of all aesthetics through her brand. Kim Chi Chic Beauty also supports the Trevor Project by donating 2% to the cause of LGBTQ mental health and suicide prevention.

Get the Donut Collection eyeshadow palettes here, the Pearl Gone Wild pressed shimmer highlighter here, and check out all of their products on KimChi Chic Beauty.

16. The Peach Fuzz

The Peach Fuzz

The Peach Fuzz is a dynamic California-based small business that passionately designs an array of vibrant stickers, accessories, pins, buttons, clothing, home goods, and whimsical "baked" goods, perfectly embodying and celebrating your unique and playful personality while also fostering accessible activism. The shop also raises money for various charities including The Last Prisoner Project, National Abortion Network, and more!

Get the Overwhelmed necklace here, the shoe charms here, and check out all of their products on The Peach Fuzz.

17. Riskit Design

Riskit Design

Riskit Design is a small business that takes inspiration from culture, community, and identity to craft sticker books, stationery, apparel, home goods, and more. Their products embody AAPI pride, support LGBTQ+ communities, reflect fandoms, and invoke nostalgia.

Get the stationery here, the sticker books here, and check out all of their products on Riskit Design.

18. Goodonya

Goodonya

Goodonya, owned by Olympian Kris Buchanan, presents HYDRATE, a nature-inspired electrolyte + mineral powder with a refreshing lemonade taste. As the only certified organic and glyphosate-free hydration powder available, HYDRATE is made with real, high-quality ingredients, free from added sugars and questionable additives, embodying Kris's commitment to promoting health and wellness.

Get the Hydrate pouch here, the Collagen pouch here, and check out all of their products on Goodonya.

19. Ntrl by Sabs

Ntrl by Sabs

Ntrl by Sabs, pronounced as "Natural by Sabs," is a Black-owned personal care small business committed to inclusivity, offering a range of meticulously crafted products, such as nourishing shampoos and conditioners infused with botanical treasures like Shea butter, Matricaria, Coconut, and Avocado oil. The brand encapsulates a range of eco-friendly and waste-reducing options, featuring shampoo bars, conditioner bars, lip balms, and lotion bars.

Get the shampoo bottle here, the shampoo bar here, and check out all of their products at Ntrl by Sabs.

20. Pop Pie Co.

Pop Pie Co.

Pop Pie Co. is a California-based business that creates savory and sweet pies at their in-person locations throughout San Diego and Costa Mesa, California. In addition to their signature all butter crust and rotating menu of sweet and savory pies made in-house daily, they also have cute T-shirts, tees, and totes available for purchase to proudly represent your cherished pie haven while exuding effortless style.

Get the "Pop Pie Co." tote bag here, the "In Pie We Crust" crewneck here, and check out all of their merch at Pop Pie Co.

21. Octopied Mind Inc.

Octopied Mind Inc.

Octopied Mind Inc. is an Indigenous and queer-owned small business that artfully translates their hand-drawn designs into a captivating collection of gender-neutral apparel and accessories. With a harmonious blend of lightheartedness and profound insight, their creations shed light on mental health and the everyday battles encountered by individuals of all walks of life.

Get the Double Depresso tee here, the My Demons Won Today long sleeve here, and check out all of their products on Octopied Mind Inc.

22. Mlou The Artist

MLouTheArtist

Mlou The Artist, a California-based queer and trans-nonbinary Filipino artist, channels the depths of their mind to craft captivating and introspective art. Currently, the artist offers an array of immersive digital zines, mobile wallpapers, and desktop wallpapers that can be freely accessed and downloaded, granting a glimpse into their captivating creative universe.

Get the wallpaper here, the digital zine here, and check out all of their products at Mlou The Artist on Ko-Fi.

23. Scout

Scout

Scout delivers deliciously crafted seafood, featuring best-selling options like Atlantic Canadian Lobster, Rainbow Trout, and Smoked Wild Pink Salmon, all hand-cut, packed, and canned for convenient enjoyment, offering an enticing taste of North America's coastal flavors in every can. Scout's Seafood Snacks kits combine yellowfin tuna and a crunchy topper inspired by popular international flavors like Chili Crisp, Chile Jalapeño, and Za'atar, providing a convenient on-the-go protein source of approximately 30 grams along with a mixing bowl and spork for your adventurous cravings.

Get the craft cans here, the seafood snacks here, and check out all of their products on Scout.

24. Okay Okay Company

Okay Okay Company

Okay Okay Company is a California-based, Asian-American and queer-owned small business that produces mesmerizing, playful, and vibrant wearable art. Drawing inspiration from founder Tia's heritage, their identity as a queer individual, and their personal interests and hobbies, each creation emanates a dreamlike essence. The shop endeavors to imbue its pieces with a sense of reassurance, aiming to uplift individuals and instill the comforting notion that everything will be okay.

Get the Mahjong flower earrings here, the googly rock earrings here, and Check out all of their products on Okay Okay Company.

25. Maev

Maev

Maev is an LGBTQ+ and woman-founded canine wellness small business that specializes in providing 100% human-grade raw dog food, prioritizing the health and well-being of our beloved four-legged friends. The Maev team consists of veterinary nutritionists, food scientists, designers, and engineers who come together to elevate the lives of dogs and their human companions by ensuring that dogs receive the nourishment they need to thrive and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Get the raw food here and check out all of their products on Maev.

26. Omsom

Omsom

Omsom is a Vietnamese-owned small business that celebrates and reclaims the multitudes found in Asian flavors, stories, and communities. "Om sòm," a Vietnamese phrase meaning noisy, rambunctious, and riotous, represents their goal to make proud, bold Asian flavors easily accessible every day of the week. The brand is launching their second product line, Saucy Noodles, which offers a new take on traditional noodle dishes by incorporating the brand's signature flavorful and high-quality sauces.

Get the saucy noodle samplers here and check out all of their products on Omsom.

27. Skull and Bones

Skull and Bones

Skull and Bones is a small business that creates men's underwear offering a distinctive range that transcends mere aesthetics and essentials. Driven by a vision to present exquisite prints and treat each individual pair as a masterpiece, the brand consistently delivers an unparalleled level of luxury that discerning men have come to anticipate and cherish.

Get the Dutch Floral Brief Underwear here, the Hand Painted Koi Tank Sky here, and check out all of their products on Skull and Bones.

28. Ality Designs

Ality Designs

Ality Designs is a queer-owned small business based in California that specializes in gender-free clothing that embodies an understated essence of luxury, elevating your personal style and promoting unparalleled comfort. Free from the constraints of traditional gender norms, their apparel exclaims the unique vibrancy of your true self, allowing your individuality to shine unapologetically.

Get the hoodie here, the joggers here, and check out all of their products at Ality Designs.

29. Mason Dixie Foods

Mason Dixie Foods

Mason Dixie Foods is a woman, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-owned comfort food brand that creates scratch-made biscuits, biscuit sandwiches, and waffles made with the highest ingredients and easy to prepare. The brand has recently partnered with Fuku, a spicy fried chicken sandwich-centric, fast-casual restaurant, to create the Sashay Filet Biscuit— a flaky cheddar Mason Dixie Foods biscuit topped with habanero-brined crispy chicken thigh, sweet Georgia peach sauce and pickles.

Get the buttermilk breakfast sandwich here, the maple liege waffles here, and check out all of their products at Mason Dixie Foods or on Amazon.

30. Automic Gold

Automic Gold

Automic Gold pioneers the creation of exquisitely wearable fine jewelry that transcends boundaries, celebrating size inclusivity, diversity, and catering to all genders. Every piece is meticulously handcrafted from reclaimed gold, while the brand's commitment to sustainability extends to eco-friendly packaging that can be easily recycled, ensuring a harmonious blend of beauty and environmental consciousness.

Get the earrings here, the necklaces here, the rings here, the bracelets here, and check out all of their products at Automic Gold.

31. Pika Pika

Pika Pika

Pika Pika is a Filipino-owned sauce brand that intertwines the nostalgic flavors of Founder Gino's upbringing and honors their immigrant roots. While crafting all-natural spreads and treats that infuse everyday occasions with festivity and vibrant flavors of the Philippines, the brand invites everyone to relish their offerings, whether at the table or on the go, while adamantly rejecting artificial flavors or preservatives.

Get the Calamansi Marmalade here and check out all of their products on Pika Pika.

32. One Nhillion

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Onenhillion creates beautiful, mesmerizing artwork and comics based on their emotions, reminiscing on their days, and so much more. Artist Nhi tells stories that perfectly capture the experiences of many and express their feelings in abstract ways that have touched their audience's hearts. Each detailed, gorgeous piece is a wonder to get lost in and is available as art prints and stickers in their shop!

Their shop is currently under maintenance but have created this Starry Goldfish Plush available now and you can also support them on Ko-Fi! 

33. Yummers

Yummers

Yummers is a Pet Supply Company founded by Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness (“JVN”), stars of “Queer Eye,” and Rebecca Frechette Rudisch to create protein-packed pet food, for both dogs and cats, with no artificial ingredients. The brand also uses more earth-friendly packaging in order to minimize our "carbon pawprint"

Get the skin and coat aid for cats here, for dogs here, and check out all of their products on Yummers.

34. Fang

Fang

Fang is a Chinese-owned men's fashion brand based in New York that challenges societal norms and reimagines the intersection of fashion and gender. Founder Fang Guo envisions a future where gender expansion is embraced, advocating for individuals to express themselves authentically without judgment. With a commitment to inclusivity, Fang celebrates diversity and believes that beauty, health, and wellness are not confined to societal beauty standards but are inherent qualities of every individual, regardless of body type.

Get the knitted ribbed romper here, the star-cropped top here, and check out all of their products on Fang.

35. Explorer Cold Brew

Explorer Cold Brews

Explorer Cold Brew believes that exceptional coffee and chai are the most reliable ways to elevate your day, which is why they are dedicated to delivering the highest quality beverages for an unparalleled experience. Their coffee beans are organic, specialty Arabica beans that undergo a 12-hour roasting and cold-brewing process using their proprietary method, all crafted in collaboration with three renowned coffee tastemakers for an extraordinary coffee experience.

Get the Chai variety pack here and check out all of their products on Explorer Cold Brew. 

My entire home and wardrobe are about to get an upgrade! Have you shopped at any of these before? Let me know in the comments!

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