Proud To Be You, Proud To Be Glue

We're more than the sum of our parts. Inclusivity, diversity and equality: we’re here for it. It’s who we are. We know our combined differences are what allow us to thrive, no matter your race, gender identity or sexual orientation. We’re proud to be Glue Store, a collective of individuals, driven by a desire to empower confidence and self-expression.

Bring your you, everyday - because we do.

Here are what some of our team members have said about what WorldPride and Proud To Be Glue means to them.

Meet Van

How does Glue support you in your self-expression?
"We stock everything I need to dress how I’m feeling on certain days."

In the theme of Pride, what are you most proud of?
"My relationships with my friends. I not afraid to be and express myself around them."

What does it mean to you to be included in the "Proud to be Glue" campaign?
"It’s the first time I’ve able to express myself this outwardly and to an audience."

Meet Ru

What's one item in your wardrobe you reach for on those days you need some extra confidence?
"Statement sneakers. Wearing cool sneakers puts me in a better mood."

Who is your style muse?
"Harry Styles with his fearless androgynous style."

Who is your Queer Icon?
"Ellen Degeneres without her we wouldn’t be where we are right now."

Meet Blake

What's one item in your wardrobe you reach for on those days you need some extra confidence?
"I don’t know if this is technically an item in my wardrobe, but I wear a ‘B’ necklace every day that my grandma Beryl passed down to me when we moved to Australia and if I’m not feeling super confident, I give it a little rub to let myself know that she is always around to give me a boost."

How does Glue support you in your self-expression?
"Glue supports me in my self-expression by allowing me to feel comfortable in the workspace and allowing my creative flair to come through when designing for the womenswear brands I design for."

In the theme of Pride, what are you most proud of?
 "I am most proud of myself being my most authentic self in everything I do. I think it takes a while to fully accept and appreciate yourself, and on this ever-changing journey of life I am proud of how far I have come."

Meet Brendan

Finish the sentence: "I wake up everyday and tell myself, I am..."
"I am... exactly where I need to be. The friends I’ve made while working for Glue are such an important part of my self-expression; I get to spend every day working with such an amazing mix of cool, creative, and interesting people. They make me feel comfortable being my most authentic self and encourage me to explore the world."

What does "Proud to be Glue" mean to you?
"Proud To Be Glue means I am confident in who I am."

Who is your Queer Icon?
"My queer icon is Patron Saint of Bisexuality, Frank Ocean (please release another album)"

Meet Claire

What's one item in your wardrobe you reach for on those days you need some extra confidence?
"Dr Martens because they make feel confident and edgy."

Who is your style muse?
"Hayley Williams. When I was younger she inspired you to be bold and step out of your comfort zone with your style, and now you have younger girls pointing out your hair in public and you hope you can inspire them in the same way."

Finish the sentence: "I wake up everyday and tell myself, I am..."
" I am...powerful."