Parade

Why We Love Parade

Don’t worry we’ll make this brief (pun intended). Parade is a bold, hip, inclusive women’s underwear brand that is rewriting the American underwear story and introducing the world to a new layer of vibrant, female-focused self-expression. Instead flaunting the typical, hyper-sexualized, heavily altered, lingerie-led, male-gaze fanservice, Parade celebrates individualism by encouraging everyday people to post pictures in their underwear on social media, just as they are. No pants, no shame, #nofilter.

The TL; DR

Colorful, comfortable, stylish fabrics
Made with sustainable, recycled fabrics free from harmful chemicals
Created for every size from XS to 3XL
Donates 1% of their revenue to Planned Parenthood
Packaging is compostable and made of 100% corn starch
Text the brand directly to ask questions regarding styles, fits, and more
Boasts a bright style selection that’s perfect for showing off that birthday suit

Parade’s Brand Purpose

Three women hold mylar letter-shaped balloons that spell Parade. They wear colorful shirts and Parade underwear in various shades of blue, green, and teal.

A party for every body Parade

Three women wearing colorful Parade underwear pose with a giant birthday cake and colorful balloons. One woman wears a party hat and kneels on the cake's top layer.

Celebrate the skin you’re in Parade

Women of different races and ethnicities stand in a conga line while wearing colorful shirts and different styles and shades of Parade underwear

It’s your party. It’s your Parade. Parade

The Parade Origin Story

Est. 2019

Twenty-two-year-old Cami Tellez was tired of seeing the same supermodels in angel wings advertising pink, lace thongs for prices that were simply unattainable to most. Recognizing the underwear space was in need of a massive transformation, she set out on a mission to spark that change, herself. With one semester left in her college career, she dropped out of Columbia University, and dedicated her full focus to building a better underwear brand; the kind of inclusive, body-positive brand she wished had existed when she was small.

With her younger sister in mind, she worked with her friend Jack DeFuria to build a brand rooted in originality, sustainability, advocacy, and inclusivity. This dynamic duo went on to challenge the status quo, successfully raising $8 million in funding — with half a million pairs of underwear sold in just one year.

This fresh, female-founded, technicolor underwear brand is just as empowering as it is fun. Parade is more than their product; they’ve created a community of women and fem-identifying people that are redefining what it means to be “sexy” by showing the world exactly what they’re working with — stretch marks and all — and celebrating that act of self-assurance. In all of this confetti-colored confidence is a person that’s proud of who they are and comfortable in their own skin, and inspiring that kind of positivity is Parade’s core purpose.

The Science of Parade

For those of you who haven’t heard of this brand, it’s one that definitely deserves a closer look. Parade underwear is ethically manufactured from a sustainable and breathable material called Re:Play, or pre-consumer recycled nylon. All of their materials are Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they are free from harmful chemicals that pollute both your skin and our waters. Hallelujah.

The result? Not only do Parade pieces look good, but they’re especially great to wear. Their self-described “buttery-smooth, naked-feel” is worth every bit of the hype it inspires. Comfortable enough to sleep in and durable enough to sweat in—these top-quality bottoms are designed to feel like a second skin.

Parade underwear is also available in three different stretchy silhouettes—the Thong, the Cheeky, and the Boyshort. Each style comes in a variety of unique colors, bold hues, and bright, playful patterns, all ranging from size XS to 3X. And, to top it all off, Parade’s colorful pieces start at the affordable price of just $9 a pair. Talk about a steal.

From sugar plum purple, butterfly blue, and yellow limoncello—these everyday undies beat out boring nudes and uncomfortable, bedazzled panties any day of the week. Parade’s limited-edition collections, Birthday and Ice Cream, are intensely eye-catching, made to brighten not only your drawers, but your day — and obviously your butt.

The Soul of Parade

So long to storefronts selling sex appeal in the form of rhinestone-encrusted push-up bras and senselessly delicate lace thongs. Parade is marching to the beat of a new and vibrant drum, and inviting others to celebrate their own, unique rhythm and personal style. This new narrative encourages the self-confidence and freedom that comes from dancing in your underwear to your favorite songs, rather than asking women to compare themselves to an unattainable and unrealistic ideal. While brands like Victoria’s Secret built their foundations on air-brushed celebrities, Parade has introduced a different strategy. Parade gifts their underwear to college students and everyday people who embody the joyful spirit of the brand. One in eight people post photos in their Parade underwear on social media, and this type of creative self-expression and colorful community-building is what the brand is all about.

And we think that’s something to celebrate.

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