The Levi’s brand has announced its global Pride Collection for 2016 in partnership with the Harvey Milk Foundation. A long-standing ally to the LGBTQ community, the Levi’s brand will commemorate the election and legacy of Harvey Milk through a range of gender-neutral product with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Harvey Milk Foundation.
As a non-profit organization, the Harvey Milk Foundation works tirelessly across the globe to spread Harvey Milk’s vision: a world where all individuals, without exception, are afforded the same, equal human rights. The Levi’s brand is proud and honored to support the Harvey Milk Foundation in its ongoing global work. The Levi’s x Harvey Milk Foundation Pride 2016 collection is the physical representation of Levi’s belief in equality for all people while continuing the legacy of one outspoken, courageous and pioneering individual, whose inspiring example will never be forgotten.
The limited edition collection commemorates the legacy of Harvey Milk with a series of distinct design details on iconic Levi’s products including:
- Trucker jacket emblazoned with Harvey Milk’s historic “Hope will never be silent” quote and pride embellishments
- Stonewashed shorts with rainbow embroidered watch pocket and Harvey Milk patches
- Levi’s Rainbow tab on jacket and shorts – a true flag of pride on iconic Levi’s essentials
- Exclusive ringer tee and tank with Harvey Milk bottle graphic and Levi’s Pride timeline
- Evergreen pride tee and 5-panel hat, both with the Levi’s rainbow batwing
- Navy paisley print bandana with Levi’s rainbow batwing embroidery
- The entire collection is gender neutral
The Levi’s x Harvey Milk Foundation Pride 2016 Collection will be available in the Americas on levi.com and select Levi’s retail locations beginning May 18. The collection will also launch in Europe on select Levi’s ecommerce sites and at select retail locations June 1.
