"Wool for the designs originated on a farm in Löhne, Germany, overseen by Michael Stücke. Stücke, an openly gay man, rescues "gay rams," male sexually-oriented sheep, that his company Rainbow Wool claims are often slaughtered because they don't procreate. Scientists estimate that as many as 8% of rams are sexually oriented toward other males, a statistic prominently displayed on Rainbow Wool's website."
"Schmidt, who has designed for high-profile clients including Madonna and Taylor Swift, said that while his gay wool collection was light-hearted, it addresses he serious topics of mistreatment of homosexual animals and prejudice against LGBTQ+ communities around the world. Stücke said in a press release that the fashion collection "proves that being gay is part of nature itself." "The wool from these rams isn't just material - it's a message spun from animals who live freely and are loved," Stücke continued."
Grindr and designer Michael Schmidt debuted a 36-piece knitwear collection in New York made with wool sourced from Rainbow Wool's flock of rescued 'gay rams' on a farm in Löhne, Germany. The flock is overseen by Michael Stücke, who rescues male sexually-oriented sheep his company says are often slaughtered because they do not procreate; scientists estimate up to 8% of rams display sexual orientation toward other males. The collection features fantasy- and fetish-inspired pieces and will be auctioned to benefit LGBTQ+ causes. Anyone can sponsor a ram for $25, and the project aims to challenge prejudice and highlight mistreatment of homosexual animals.
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