Leather pride, also known as “black and blue with love,” is not associated with any particular sexual gender preference (though it's used most commonly by gay men). Instead, it indicates a preference for kink. The Leather Pride Flag is a symbol used by the leather subculture since the 1990s. Although its use is often related to the gay leather community, it is not a gay-only symbol.

The leather subculture is associated with the dressing styles and sexual practices that involve leather garments. For some, it is an expression of hyper-masculinity though erotic fashion, or the engagement in sexual kinkiness or leather fetishisation.

Even though this pride flag represents a subculture and not a gender or sexual identity like most other pride flags, it shares a similar purpose. It isn’t always easy for people within the leather community to openly share this aspect of their lives with others, for they may face unfair judgment or shaming. The flag becomes a symbol for the community to rally behind, and for individuals to own their identities of being part of the subculture. View our entire collection of leather pride products, including black and blue key chains, koozies, license plates, mousepads, flags, and more.