PRIDE STORIES: BARCELONA
PROUD THEN. PROUD NOW. PROUD ALWAYS
Calling our store staff to centre stage. We’re putting the spotlight on our Barcelona store to share inspirational stories, talk about what Pride means to them and why it’s still so important.
TRIZ
SHE/HER
SALES ASSISTANT
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF?
TRIZ
Don't try to fit where others try to change you. Be yourself, love yourself and value your movements. Make your own decisions and trust your criteria above all. If they love you, they love all your soul.
WHAT DOES PRIDE MEAN TO YOU?
TRIZ
For me Pride is a symbol of love. There is nothing in the world better or more powerful than love. I think it’s the base of all, love without trouble, love who you want, be whoever you want to be.
KEVIN
HE/HIS
VISUAL MERCHANDISING
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO’S AFRAID TO COME OUT?
KEVIN
Coming out is always scary. But life is way scarier if you’re not living it to the fullest.
WHAT DOES PRIDE MEAN TO YOU?
KEVIN
Pride is much more than a special date in the calendar. Pride is the one way that we have to embrace our culture and our freedom.
"Realize that you are who YOU are, so be the person you where meant to be and do not be afraid."
"Realize that you are who YOU are, so be the person you where meant to be and do not be afraid."
MARÍA
SHE/HER
SALES ASSISTANT
HOW WOULD YOU SAY THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY HAS SHAPED YOU?
MARÍA
I’ve been taught about diversity, tolerance and acceptance about all the people that surround me. Also I learnt to accept myself as I am.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO’S AFRAID TO COME OUT?
MARÍA
Give yourself time. Give yourself rest. See what does you good. You know yourself. Realize that you are who YOU are, so be the person you where meant to be and do not be afraid.
ADRIA
HE/HIS
KEY HOLDER
WHEN DO YOU FEEL YOUR MOST CONFIDENT?
ADRIA
When I’m with people who love and support me - they give me the power to be who I am.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF?
ADRIA
Everything is going to change. But keep going. You’re going in the right direction.
OUR PART
As part of our commitment support the community we're donating to LGBTQIA+ charities across the globe, including AKT (Albert Kennedy Trust) — an LGBTQIA+ homelessness charity, Le Refuge Foundation — a youth LGBTQIA+ charity, Jugend Gegen Aids — a charity that tackles the stigma of sexual education and Refuge LGBT — a charity that provides shelter and support to victims of homophobia.
OUR PART
As part of our commitment support the community we're donating to LGBTQIA+ charities across the globe, including AKT (Albert Kennedy Trust) — an LGBTQIA+ homelessness charity, Le Refuge Foundation — a youth LGBTQIA+ charity, Jugend Gegen Aids — a charity that tackles the stigma of sexual education and Refuge LGBT — a charity that provides shelter and support to victims of homophobia.