Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Fashion Show Presents Collection Made From Wool of Gay Sheep
A fashion show in New York City presented a collection made from the wool of gay sheep.
The wool was turned into outfits inspired by queer culture.
The show was a collaboration between Grindr, a dating app for LGBTQ people, and a German nonprofit that rescues gay sheep.
The nonprofit wants to change how farmers treat gay sheep and give them a chance to live instead of being killed.
Grindr and designer Michael Schmidt presented a fashion collection made from wool of gay sheep
The collection, 'I Wool Survive', was created in partnership with Rainbow Wool, a German nonprofit
1 in 12 rams are gay and often killed, but their wool is now used to create fashion statements
The collection featured 36 outfits rooted in classic queer fantasies, styled by Alec Malin
Rainbow Wool rescues gay sheep and transforms their wool into clothing with queer symbolism
- Who
- Grindr, Michael Schmidt, Rainbow Wool
- What
- Presented a fashion collection made from wool of gay sheep
- When
- Thursday, November 20
- Where
- The Altman Building in Chelsea, New York City
- Why
- To raise awareness about the treatment of gay sheep and celebrate queer culture
Pro-Gay Sheep Rights
Conventional Farming Practices
Treatment of Gay Rams
Pro-Gay Sheep Rights
Rescue and care for gay rams
Conventional Farming Practices
Kill gay rams as they don't contribute to breeding
- Collection Name
- 'I Wool Survive'
- Number of Outfits
- 36
- Number of Gay Rams Rescued by Rainbow Wool
- 35
- Estimated Percentage of Gay Rams
- 1 in 12
- Founder of Rainbow Wool
- Michael Stucke