We are a family-run independent luxury brand, founded in 2014 by husband & husband creative duo, Kevin Burke and David Kimelman.
Inspired by our community’s passion for bold individualism, liberated self-expression, beauty, whimsy, and humor, we make products to satisfy the creative expression and sensory desires of our customers.
Our current offering includes our signature Eau de Parfum and Parfum Infused Candles, 100% upcycled merino Real Sheepies, and luxe Velvetone pillows.
Our Mission
Our brand’s mission is to celebrate and elevate queer people and queer culture.
Our creative campaigns and product design expand representation of our community in the luxury space, an area where we are often overlooked, excluded, fetishized, or tokenized. And the BURKELMAN Fund turns purchasing into power by making financial contributions to organizations fighting for LGBTQ+ rights and resources in the U.S. and around the world.
Join us if you believe…
…the bold are the beautiful.
… glamour is resistance.
...activism and consumerism can go hand in hand.
…representation is power.
10% of every purchase goes directly to the BURKELMAN Fund to fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, criminalization of drag performances, so-called religious freedom acts, hate and violence against trans people, bullying in schools, workplace discrimination, and the systematic persecution, prosecution, assault, and murder of queer people around the world – The rights and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals are under constant attack.
The BURKELMAN fund supports the army of people and organizations who are fighting back against these oppressive efforts.
10% of your purchase at BURKELMAN goes directly into the fund, which makes donations to the following organizations that are making a difference either by advocating to change laws and attitudes that threaten the human rights of LGBTQ+ people, or by providing vital services to queer people who are struggling with physical health, mental health, housing, and discrimination.
100% of the proceeds from the “Get Your Life” tote go directly to The BURKELMAN Fund.
Ali Forney Center
The mission of the Ali Forney Center is to protect homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning youths from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to be independent.
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LAMBDA Legal
Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
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Outright International works together for better LGBTIQ lives.
Outright is dedicated to working with partners around the globe to strengthen the capacity of the LGBTIQ human rights movement, document and amplify human rights violations against LGBTIQ people, and advocate for inclusion and equality.
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GLAAD works through entertainment, news, and digital media to share stories from the LGBTQ community that accelerate acceptance.
GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and envisions a world with 100% LGBTQ acceptance.
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The It Gets Better Project is a global non-profit that reaches millions of young people each year through inspiring media programming, educational resources, international affiliates in 19 countries, and access to an arsenal of community-based service providers.
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By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, the Human Rights Campaign strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people plus community members who use different language to describe identity are ensured equality and embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.
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