Pride in London has opened a dazzling pop-up shop in Soho – with exclusive vintage merch and much more
Already getting hyped for Pride in London 2025? Here's just the thing to get you even more excited. An official pop-up Pride in London shop has opened in Soho boasting merch, food, drinks and more.
On offer is an array of t-shirts, caps, rainbow pin badges and soy wax candles, plus a special collection of vintage Pride items, all from LGBTQ+ designers and makers. Also available are drinks, artisan ice cream donated by Ariela's Gelato, and overall good vibes. You don't have to identify as LGBTQ+ to drop in, everyone's invited.
Close to beloved LGBTQ+ venues such as Rupert Street Bar, The Village and The Yard Bar, the pop-up is on Walkers Court in Soho, an area central to London's annual Pride celebrations. Soho Square, Dean Street and Golden Square all typically host post-parade community stages.
Besides the shopping, eating and drinks on offer, the pop-up shop also features a 'pledge wall', which encourages visitors to write motivational or affirming messages to themselves or the community. There's also an educational wall featuring a guide to each LGBTQ+ community flag.
Don't miss the wall with feather wings; a great photo opp for those that fancy snapping an Instagrammable pic. The pop-up is also a collection point for those wanting to pick up wristbands for the 2025 Pride parade. Thirty-five thousand are expected to participate in the event on July 5.
Rebecca Paisis, Director of Operations and Events for Pride in London, says that she wants people's main takeaway of the pop-up to be to realise 'the power of unity, and what we can achieve when we all come together'.
7 Walkers Court, W1F 0BT, 12pm-9pm, until July 7.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time Out
5 hours ago
- Time Out
Pride in London has opened a dazzling pop-up shop in Soho – with exclusive vintage merch and much more
Already getting hyped for Pride in London 2025? Here's just the thing to get you even more excited. An official pop-up Pride in London shop has opened in Soho boasting merch, food, drinks and more. On offer is an array of t-shirts, caps, rainbow pin badges and soy wax candles, plus a special collection of vintage Pride items, all from LGBTQ+ designers and makers. Also available are drinks, artisan ice cream donated by Ariela's Gelato, and overall good vibes. You don't have to identify as LGBTQ+ to drop in, everyone's invited. Close to beloved LGBTQ+ venues such as Rupert Street Bar, The Village and The Yard Bar, the pop-up is on Walkers Court in Soho, an area central to London's annual Pride celebrations. Soho Square, Dean Street and Golden Square all typically host post-parade community stages. Besides the shopping, eating and drinks on offer, the pop-up shop also features a 'pledge wall', which encourages visitors to write motivational or affirming messages to themselves or the community. There's also an educational wall featuring a guide to each LGBTQ+ community flag. Don't miss the wall with feather wings; a great photo opp for those that fancy snapping an Instagrammable pic. The pop-up is also a collection point for those wanting to pick up wristbands for the 2025 Pride parade. Thirty-five thousand are expected to participate in the event on July 5. Rebecca Paisis, Director of Operations and Events for Pride in London, says that she wants people's main takeaway of the pop-up to be to realise 'the power of unity, and what we can achieve when we all come together'. 7 Walkers Court, W1F 0BT, 12pm-9pm, until July 7.
Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Seven 'brilliant' queer shows to binge-watch this Pride month
June is Pride month, and what better thing to throw on your screen than some of the best LGBTQIA+ series out there, from reality shows to period dramas and romance? Pride month is officially here, and for those days you're not spent celebrating with friends at festivals and parades, you can still embrace the moment while cosied up at home. Turn on your TV, tuck into your blanket and allow these queer shows to add a touch of magic to your month. Whether you're wanting to see some familiar queer faces in a reality TV show or fall in love on screen, there's so much great LGBTQIA+ storytelling waiting to be shared. To make life a little easier, we've compiled a quick list of what there is on offer, across all genres, that you may not have seen just yet. Overcompensating (Amazon Prime) This new addition from Amazon Prime is the talk of the town this month, as the comedy drama sees a guest appearance from Charli XCX. Not to mention, a whole load of cameos from online queer comedians, including the creator and lead actor, Benito Skinner, better known as Bennydrama. Viewers can watch him star as a high school jock, fresh into college at Yates University, grappling with his sexuality. The popular kid is a closeted gay guy and finds himself in all kinds of situations to mask his true identity and fit in with his heterosexual classmates. Feel Good (Netflix) Feel Good is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama created by and starring Mae Martin. The non-binary actor plays a fictionalised version of themself as they struggle to cope with addiction and their attachment to their girlfriend George. Charlotte Richie, known for her roles in Fresh Meat and Call The Midwife, stars as Mae's complicated partner whom they live with. In a series of hilarious, quintessentially British and awkward moments, George struggles to come out to her loved ones but falls madly in love with Mae. The touching TV show also stars none other than Friends actress Lisa Kudrow, who plays Mae's over-the-top Canadian mother. Queer Eye (Netflix) The 2018 reboot of an old reality show saw Queer Eye turn into an impressive nine-season run, with its all-LGBTQ+ hosts gaining traction worldwide. Five experts in their fields – fashion, grooming, interiors, cooking, and lifestyle – transform the lives of everyday people in an attempt to improve their lives, using their years of experience and knowledge. Travelling across the US, the Fab Five team are met with people from all walks of life, including those that may even have views against the queer community, where they face an even bigger task. It is emotional and heartwarming as you see people who don't take the time for themselves be given the gift of compassion, care and, of course, a whole new makeover. It's A Sin (Channel 4) One short series packs in a strong punch in what is a highly acclaimed show with an outstanding cast. It's a Sin is set in 1980s London, during the AIDS crisis, and follows the lives of young men, who moved to the city in search of a new life and were met with tragedy. While the series is a celebration of the queer community in the 80s, it retells a vital and heartbreaking story of the young homosexual men that lost their lives to AIDS. Not only that, but it deals with the prejudice the community faced as a result of the HIV virus at the time. Killing Eve (BBC iPlayer) Killing Eve is an unstoppable spy thriller that follows an investigator tasked with capturing an insane assassin, Villanelle. As she chases down her latest case, her obsession becomes stronger, and Villanelle enjoys the thrill of being wanted. Each episode sees their unusual connection grow into toxic mind games that leave you questioning what is genuine and what is all one big mind game. The first two series were critically acclaimed, starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, who went on to win numerous BAFTA Awards and Golden Globes for their roles. The obsessive pair's violent, emotional and sexual relationship grows and flows throughout the four seasons of the show, and all of them are available to binge-watch on BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Heartstopper (Netflix) This is a heart-warming coming-of-age show, based on a teen fiction novel with the same name, that tells the touching story of two young boys falling in love. It deals with a group of teenagers as they face coming out, friendship struggles, first times, sexuality and identity. Heartstopper gained critical acclaim and high praise for its tasteful portrayal of LGBTQ+ people and went on to receive a number of Emmy nominations. Within just a few days of its release, it became one of the top ten most-watched English language shows on Netflix and remains a staple queer show for many TV fans. Gentleman Jack (BBC iPlayer) A period drama based around a 19th-century lesbian love affair, Gentleman Jack is seeped in history and makes for the perfect binge-watch. Set in the Yorkshire hills during the 1830s, it follows Anne Lister, an industrialist and landowner, whose real-life diaries helped to build the plot of the show. Decades upon decades later, the diaries were discovered, many of which were written in a secret code that details a lifetime of the businesswoman's lesbian relationships. Each episode takes you on a journey, based on these stories, in what becomes a sensual and steamy romance.
BBC News
10 hours ago
- BBC News
Bristol Pride photographs on display in Martin Parr exhibition
A 'legendary' photographer has teamed up with a city's Pride organisers and a museum to showcase the annual Parr, a Bristol-based documentary photographer, will be displaying his colourful photographs from the parade in Bristol Museum and Art Gallery until November exhibition free exhibition features 'fly-on-the-wall' style photos of people who both celebrate and protest at Bristol Parr said: "It is fantastic how Pride marches are now enjoyed by so many people. This would not have been the case when these marches started." Daryn Carter MBE, Pride Director, said: "Having these photos showcased in Bristol Museum is also very special as throughout history, LGBTQ+ visibility often goes undocumented and forgotten." Bristol Pride has grown over the years and now hosts a range of events which build up to the Parade March through the city centre, and Pride Day festival on The Parr, added: "I have photographed more than four Prides and it is always one of the best days for shooting in the Bristol calendar."
