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PRIDE

Then. Now. Always.

Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, for Dr. Martens this means more than a single moment in the calendar. It is an ongoing commitment to platform individuals and communities, support our wearers, donate to charities, advocate for equality and recognition as well as celebrate in a time when discrimination, persecution and erasure continues. Dr. Martens proudly stands with the community against hate and prejudice.​​

THEN

OUR HISTORY IS DEEPLY INTERWOVEN WITH THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY AND THE ONGOING FIGHT FOR QUEER EQUALITY.

Pride can’t just be a celebration of the moment. It also means looking back at hard fought for progress that has been made through radical action and resolute spirit. The last 40 years has seen members of the LGBTQIA+ community take to the streets and demand change. From queer protestors decamping to Huddersfield in support of the local community to Pussy Riot in Russia fighting against the patriarchy and oppressive laws. Those that came before paved the way. It’s our responsibility to keep fighting for equality.​

NOW

Empowering communities. Collaborating with artists. Driving action.

We don’t just say we will – we do. Starting with supporting LGBTQIA+ charities and causes across the globe. In the last year alone, we raised over £184,000 for the Trevor Project And we donated over £105,000 to crucial organisations including akt, Micro Rainbow, Galop, Stonewall Housing, Anti-Bullying Aliance and Foundation Le Refuge. But we didn’t stop there. For Pride 2023, we joined forces with Brighton-based artist Wednesday Holmes (they/ them) to create an 8-eye boot with queer joy and empathy stitched in.

ALWAYS

For Dr. Martens, Pride is a year-long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. An ongoing commitment to platform, support and advocate.

Our wearers have a long history of supporting and participating in Pride and other system-shaking protests that have fought for equality. These acts of rebellion are a rich part of what makes us the brand we are today. Docs were adopted by the LGBTQIA+ community, and they have become part of our DNA. We’re proud to support our team, our wearers, and queer culture. Then. Now. Always.