In 1970, the president of the National Organisation for Women described lesbians as a "lavender menace" which threatened the feminist movement by potentially enabling them to be labelled as just "man hating lesbians". So women in the Gay Liberation Front crashed their congress, wearing t-shirts they printed emblazoned with "lavender menace", and demanded to be heard. Members agreed and within a year NOW members voted to respect lesbian rights. We have also produced this commemorative merch, with faded vintage style print, using their original design.
• 52% combed ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Fabric weight: 3.6 oz/yd² (122 g/m²)
• 40 singles
• Slim fit
• Side-seamed construction
Proceeds support the work of WCH, and veterans of this action.
Due to this being a form fitting garment, if you prefer a slightly looser feel we recommend purchasing a size or two larger than normal – see the width measurements to get an idea of the fit.
• 52% combed ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Fabric weight: 3.6 oz/yd² (122 g/m²)
• 40 singles
• Slim fit
• Side-seamed construction
Proceeds support the work of WCH, and veterans of this action.
Due to this being a form fitting garment, if you prefer a slightly looser feel we recommend purchasing a size or two larger than normal – see the width measurements to get an idea of the fit.
Size guide
| XS/SM | M/L | |
| Length (inches) | 16 ½ | 17 ½ |
| Width (inches) | 15 ⅝ | 17 ⅛ |
| XS/SM | M/L | |
| Length (cm) | 42 | 44 |
| Width (cm) | 40 | 43 |