Hi Gay!
Hi! I'm Mariella, the Head Dyke in Charge at Dyke Queen! Welcome to the Dyke Queen Universe, where every stitch tells a story of strength, resilience, and the power of turning adversity into art and a good laugh. We are not just a clothing brand; we are a movement born from hate, determined to rewrite the narrative through unity and empowerment.
I started Dyke Queen after a hate incident that occured in my very own front yard. At the time I had a rainbow doormat which somehow provoked a local man to pee on my yard and yell slurs at me for it. One of the phrases he used to hurt me was telling me to "dyke myself out". I was first terrified of course, but later I found this statement to be funny af. I thought, "I kinda want that on a shirt?!" Thus Dyke Queen was born.
Each item we produce is a canvas that tells a story of triumph over adversity, a symbol of solidarity, and a reminder that love and laughter can conquer hate. We also choose to screen print our items not only to ensure the best quality, but to revive the art form that once helped LGBTQ+ activists of the past express solidarity and create iconic imagery, contributing significantly to the cultural and historical impact of the community today.
I make it a mission to collaborate with other LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses. Everything we make and produce is all done here in the US. We also produce our products in small batches.
Join us on this journey as we continue to grow, evolve, and inspire change. Wear your resilience proudly, and let's rewrite the narrative, one t-shirt at a time.