Why do we celebrate Pride?
Pride is a time of celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community (and their allies). This means that we take this time to celebrate all things bright, fun, and colorful, as well as looking back at the decades of queer history and LGBTQ rights.
But why June? Well, June is recognised as Pride Month throughout the world in homage to the Stonewall Riots, which took place in June of 1969, in New York. These historic riots marked a turning point for LGBTQ rights and helped bring widespread awareness to the issues faced by the queer community. We celebrate Pride Month to commemorate all of that history and to celebrate the wins, as well as shed light on all the work that still needs to be done. But more than anything else, Pride Month celebrates love and acceptance. That’s why the most important style tip we’ve got is color. Pride is the time to show off your brightest and boldest outfits, reflecting your vibrant and colorful identity!
How to Dress for Pride-
Here are our top tips for what to wear to Pride 2026…
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Go colorful! As we said above, color is the most important thing- shop our Spring and Summer clothing for plenty of bright and vibrant colors.
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Accessorise! We have a page specifically for our Pride accessories. From our bestselling rainbow bandana to Pride-themed fans, garlands, and even crayons, we have everything you need to inject some rainbow into your style. Our Pride accessories have been flying off the shelves this month, so make sure to get your favorite while stocks last!
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Bold makeup is key- while layering a gorgeous and colorful outfit is great, Pride is also a time for experimenting with your makeup. Our Blue Banana makeup section is here to help! With fake eyelashes, pigmented white foundation, and more, our makeup items will help you get a unique and bold look for your next Pride event.
June Bestsellers-
Want to jump on the trend? Here are our bestselling items from June 2026 so far…
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Blue Banana Rainbow Bandana- as we said above, this rainbow bandana is a huge bestseller this June, and no wonder! For a chic and colorful look that will have you Pride-ready, shop the Rainbow Bandana now!
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Manic Panic High Voltage Hair Dye (Hot Hot Pink)- when it comes to color, we also have a huge range of bright and vibrant hair dyes! Our Manic Panic High Voltage colors are pigmented, nourishing, and easy to use, so it makes absolute sense that the brightest color, Hot Hot Pink, has been flying off the shelves. Get a bold and unique Pride look with our semi-permanent hair dyes!
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Dr Martens Sinclair Platform Boots- finally, take a look at our bestselling alternative footwear. The Sinclair Platform Boots are beloved for their quality materials, trendy branding, and timeless silhouette. For a stylish, signature look, try the Blue Banana platform boots!
Want more? Check out our ‘New In’ section for all of our newest summer outfits, including plenty of bestselling footwear and cropped band tees!
We also have plenty of exclusive offers and deals for our summer season. From Dr Martens discounts to clothing on clearance to multibuy deals on hair dye and piercings, we have plenty of ways to shop for your Pride look on a budget! Check out the sale here, and of course, make sure to tag us with your Pride looks @bluebanana_uk. Have a very colorful Pride!