Whether these models, designers, celebrities, well-known influencers [1], or regular street style heroes were celebrating Pride [2] in New York City or across the country in San Francisco, we saw so many people expressing themselves on June 30. Tie-dye t-shirts took over the streets, and the most powerful slogans were splashed across the front. It was my first time attending the Pride festival in NYC, and I was blown away by some of the outfits people came up with. They were outrageous! Colorful! And all the while, everyone looked so cool, comfortable, and confident. While I needed all my fingers and toes to count the people who showed up in the rainbow H&M biker short set I chose for the event, there were also over-the-top ensembles with intricate floral appliqué and thousands of beads (so many of which were impressively handmade!).
Let's make one thing clear: these weren't all costumes, they were just the clothes people wore to feel fabulous and support the LGBTQIA+ community on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, so people put a lot of thought into them, and their looks held a lot of meaning. While Billy Porter rocked a custom Christian Siriano tulle gown [3], we can't all be so lucky. Although, who knows, Lady Gaga [4]'s fringed shorts and some of the bright pop art shirts you'll see here may be just as exciting to you. I rounded up all the looks that I personally loved, and there are Instagrams, candid snaps, and paparazzi shots in the mix. Scroll down to get all the details, including designer info, about the pride outfits that I know will stick with me and likely with you now too.
POPSUGAR Fashion Editor Sarah Wasilak wearing an H&M rainbow set, Kenneth Cole hat, and Urban Outfitters Pride socks.
Billy Porter wearing a custom Christian Siriano rainbow gown [6].
Indya Moore wearing a bejeweled dress and large crystalized hoops.
Josephine Skriver wearing a unicorn headpiece and pastels.
A guest wearing a floral set and beaded earrings.
A guest wearing an American Apparel t-shirt and Boohoo hoodie.
Lady Gaga [7] wearing a custom moto jacket, fringed shorts, and thigh-high boots.
A guest wearing a self-designed floor-length tinsel jumpsuit.
A guest wearing a metallic jacket and matching thigh-high boots with silver gym shorts.
Guest on left wearing a Wild Fang tee with Vans and guest on right wearing a Forever 21 bodysuit with Adidas sneakers.
A guest wearing a cropped tee and sunflower appliqué pants with a Gucci belt.
A guest wearing a rainbow sequin outfit with Comme Des Garçons sneakers.
A guest wearing Urban Outfitters sunglasses and Mother Denim shorts.