8 Rainbow-tastic Finds to Buy at HRC

Walk through any of the major shopping districts in San Francisco right now, and you'll see window displays and merchandise celebrating Pride Month. But over at the Human Rights Campaign store in the Castro, every month is Pride Month. And HRC sells tons of fun clothes, accessories, and gifts to support the LGBTQ community. Before Sunday's big parade, let's review a few of the best items you can purchase from HRC.

Everlane 100% Human T-Shirt, $25

The latest installment in Everlane's 100% Human series is a rainbow design that benefits HRC. The t-shirt is made in L.A., and comes with a 100% enamel pin, (while supplies last).

Love Is Love Mug, $12.95

Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm—which are all the same company, anyway—co-produced this adorable heart mug for HRC. Love is love is love is love is love, but coffee in a microwave safe mug is also love.

Rainbow Beach Towel, $35

You know what would be awesome the next time it's 90 degrees at Ocean Beach on a weekend? This rainbow beach towel. Selling points: beach towels are expensive, this one is relatively cheap, and the embroidered rainbow tiles are a classy touch.

HRC Dog Leash, $19

This may be the most reasonably-priced dog leash you'll find in San Francisco. Bonus points because it reminds me of the Guatemalan belts that were popular at Limited Too back in the mid-90s.  (There's a matching collar, too!)

Rainbow Block Socks, $18

I like that HRC has taken the amazing technicolor dream coat, and paired it down to socks. (Pun intended.) Ladies, you probably want the small. Fellas, think size large.

HRC Learn Pen, $22

When did folks stop carrying fancy pens? I know that everything is digital and typed into a phone now, but I maintain that there's something to be said for an adult who comes prepared with a pen. This rainbow-spotted version is attractive and refillable.

Rainbow Ringer Tank, $25

After 8 years living next to the Castro, I know that folks in the neighborhood love a good ringer tee/tank. I'm just gonna go ahead and declare this rainbow ringer tank the official summer uniform.

Signet Ring, $29

The perfect gift for your favorite LGBT power-broker. While I don't have research to back this up, I would argue that signet rings make wearers look 57 percent more badass than regular ol' rings.

If you want to shop in person, the HRC store in San Francisco is located at 575 Castro Street in Harvey Milk's former home. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am–8 pm, and Sunday from 10 am–7 pm. If you need a host gift for a pride party this weekend, stop in to find something that will make your friend happy, and give back to a worthy cause.