Fashion designer Conner Ives debuted the 'Protect the Dolls' t-shirt at London Fashion Week to support trans rights and honor the contributions of transgender women. The shirt, inspired by 80s ballroom culture, aims to raise funds for Trans Lifeline, responding to increasing hostility towards the trans community in the U.S. under the current administration. Ives believes such resources are crucial and expresses deep gratitude toward the 'dolls' who have nurtured and supported him throughout his career. The t-shirt's proceeds symbolize recognition and action amid ongoing oppression.
Conner Ives' 'Protect the Dolls' t-shirt will support trans rights, linking to 80s ballroom culture and emphasizing gratitude towards transgender women as vital members of the community.
Ives stated, 'As much as we are in peril, I didn't want to create a show that created the feeling of peril. I've been so nurtured and supported by such beautiful and incredible women. I wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for the dolls.'
He emphasized that 'Resources like this are now more important than ever, given the hostility and oppression the federal government has adapted towards trans people in America.'
Ives expressed on Instagram, 'This is the least I could do to say thanks [to the dolls]' for the support he received from transgender women.
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