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The “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt, a powerful banner for the trans cause

The “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt, a powerful banner for the trans cause
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Designed by American Conner Ives and worn by numerous celebrities, the garment has become a symbol of support for trans women, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. Sales reportedly raised €450,000 to the Trans Lifeline charity.
Pedro Pascal on Tuesday, April 22, in London, at the premiere of his film "Thunderbolts." (Dave Bennett/WireImage. Getty Images)

A simple T-shirt can sometimes become a political banner. It has happened in the past, remember for example the protest creations of the British Katharine Eleanor Hamnett in the 80s, flocked with slogans in capital letters like "No to nuclear power" or "Wear condoms" and worn by celebrities (George Michael, Naomi Campbell, etc.) This is the fate, in recent weeks, of the "Protect the dolls" jersey ("protect the dolls" literally, a slang reference from the ballroom culture of the 80s to transgender women) three black words in Big Caslon Serif on a white background, in support of the trans community, worn Tuesday April 22 by the Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal ( The Last of Us ,

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