Queer by nature, see the fashion collection only gay sheep could inspire – Charm

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What do a farm of gay sheep, a legendary designer, and a dating app have in common? On November 13th, Grindr partnered with Rainbow Wool, a nonprofit organization and farm that rescues gay sheep, and acclaimed artist and designer Michael Schmidt to debut the world’s first truly gay fashion collection featuring wool sourced from these fabulous animals.

I Wool Survive is a collection of 36 handcrafted looks made entirely from Rainbow Wool’s yarn, with each piece reimagining gay identity through art, humor, and pride.

Grindr x Rainbow Wool design by Michael Schmidt

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“At Grindr, connection has always been our core,” said Tristan Pineiro, SVP of Marketing & Communications at Grindr.

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“Rainbow Wool’s story mirrors the experience of so many LGBTQ+ people, cast aside for being different, yet thriving through community. Together, we’re proving that connection can transform exclusion into celebratory expression.”

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I Wool Survive Fashion Show.

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“It’s been a pleasure to create this light-hearted collection of pieces that also address a very serious topic,” said designer Michael Schmidt.

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“The mistreatment of animals that exhibit same-sex attraction is a painful reminder of the prejudice that continues to affect LGBT communities worldwide. Hopefully, by illustrating that homosexuality exists throughout the animal kingdom, we can help put to bed the false and damaging notion that being gay is a choice.”

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I Wool Survive Fashion Show.

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I Wool Survive Fashion Show.

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“Scientific studies have shown that around one in twelve rams naturally prefer other males, and while many of these animals are typically sent to slaughter, our farm offers them a different fate,” said farm owner and shepherd, Michael Stücke.

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“This collaboration with Grindr proves that being gay is part of nature itself, and I’m proud our sheep can help people see love and diversity in a new way. The wool from these rams isn’t just material, it’s a message spun from animals who live freely and are loved.”