In honour of Pride month and the space it creates to celebrate love, identity, and acceptance, we’re looking at some of the best celebrity outfits, from red carpet events to Instagram.
The West Hollywood Pride parade on Sunday, June 12 was a wonderful reminder that Pride places a heavy emphasis on self-expression. Clothing is one of the most creative and fun outlets for outwardly demonstrating that freedom, and these musicians, creators, models, influencers, and actors provide prime examples. It can be easy for stars to fall into a trap of dressing to appeal to their fans or the public, but instead, these fashion-forward moments speak to embracing their individuality.
With Pride gatherings spanning throughout the entirety of June, it’s important to remember that celebrating inclusiveness and the LGBTQIA+ culture and community goes way beyond just 30 days, and the style here can serve as inspiration year-round. From Janelle Monáe’s custom checkered Sarah Sokol Millinery conductor hat and diamond nipple coverings to Cardi B’s bedazzled rainbow-sequined jumpsuit, there’s definitely no shortage of whimsical pieces to admire.
Whether they are a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community or a supportive ally, scroll to see the celebrities who have stepped out in support of Pride in a wide range of amazing attire, including Vanessa Hudgens‘s CD Greene rainbow disc halter minidress at an MTV Awards press event and Hayley Kiyoko’s R13 shimmering metallic sports jacket, which she wore to sing onstage at the Proud & Loud concert at Royal Albert Hall in London.
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Janelle Monáe at the West Hollywood Pride Parade
Monáe stunned in a black long-sleeved sheer top and diamond nipple coverings. They wore a black-and-white checkered print miniskirt and a matching bedazzled checkered custom Sarah Sokol Millinery hat. Her outfit was complete with layered crystal and leather chokers and white Doc Martens.
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Cardi B at the West Hollywood Pride Parade
Cardi B turned heads in a stunning sequined rainbow patterned jumpsuit. She kept her Pride outfit simple with gold jewellery, but her main accessory was her rainbow-tipped, platinum-blond hairstyle. She performed in bedazzled pink heels, but quickly switched to a comfier set of Christian Dior slides as she walked around offering Whipshots to the crowd.
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JoJo Siwa at the West Hollywood Pride Parade
Siwa enjoyed the Pride parade in white denim mom shorts and a white t-shirt with green trim and a rainbow on the front. She also sported a cropped denim vest with rainbow stripes painted across and multicolor tulle at the shoulders.
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Michaela Jaé at the West Hollywood Pride Parade
Mj Rodriguez wore a cream orange two-piece workout set and a neon pink windbreaker tied around her waist. She accessorized with matching orange tinted sunglasses.
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Vanessa Hudgens at the MTV Movie & TV Awards Press Day
Hudgens ushered in Pride month on June 1 in this CD Greene halter minidress featuring small, reflective rainbow-colored discs. She styled the LBD with simple open-toed black sandals for the press event leading up to the MTV Movie & TV Awards, which she hosted in Santa Monica, CA.
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Hayley Kiyoko at the Proud & Loud Concert
Kiyoko glittered in a Dina Kabdolla light pink corset top teamed with black chainmail-effect trousers. Her R13 silver metallic racing jacket was accented by silver jewellery and chromatic platform sneakers at the Proud & Loud event, which took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall on June 4.
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Laverne Cox at the UGG & Trevor Project Panel
Cox attended the Ugg & Trevor Project “Feel Heard” panel sporting a sheer black mesh dress with a built-in bodysuit and matching gloved coat. She completed the look with UGG All-Gender Fluff Yeah slides.
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Fin Argus at the "Queer as Folk" Premiere
Argus attended Peacock’s “Queer as Folk” premiere in New York City sporting a black lace bralette and a cropped black sports coat. They wore belted bermuda shorts and black heeled boots, finishing the ensemble with a Stella McCartney mini Falabella bag.
