The Shameless Fund, founded by out actor Jonathan Bailey, is joining forces with Jonathan Anderson's Loewe to take a stand against the rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ laws worldwide. Their recent collaboration on the "Drink your Milk" t-shirt isn't just about fashion — it's a bold (and sexy) statement in support of LGBTQ+ rights.
The t-shirt design is in no way random! It's a direct reference to Bailey's recent hit Showtime series Fellow Travelers. Inspired by a steamy scene in the show in which Matt Bomer’s character Hawk tells Bailey's character Tim to "shut up and drink your milk."
When discussing the design choice in an interview withVogue, Bailey said, "That is a line in Fellow Travelers, immaculately and robustly performed by Matt Bomer in a way that I think will send shudders through many people in the best possible way." The actor continued, saying, "I wanted his performance to be immortalized, and I wanted my character’s reaction to it to be immortalized as well. I think this T-shirt does just that."
Loewe is a massive fashion brand that continues to break boundaries. When deciding on who should design the activist t-shirt, Bailey said, "I was connected to queer taste way before I even understood what it was. And I do think that's what Jonathan [Anderson] does. He's naughty and he's twinkly, and he's so alive and curious, It just makes perfect sense that the first one is with him, with something as twinkly and naughty as 'drink your milk.'"
We WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree.
Bailey's foundation, The Shameless Fund, highlights the importance of activism in everyday life. By teaming up with a major fashion brand like Loewe, they show that advocacy can be both stylish and impactful. Together, they highlight the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights and encourage others to join the cause.
Next time you see someone wearing a "Drink your Milk" T-shirt, remember the message it carries. It's a reminder of the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ equality and a testament to the power of collaboration. We also love merch with a message. So whether you are a Loewe die-hard, a Fellow Travelers stan or just love to support a good cause... this one is DEFINITELY for you.
Scroll through to see more images of Loewe's "Drink Your Milk" t-shirt, which will be available in store and online starting June 27.
