The march that became a movement.
On 24 June 1978, what began as a peaceful march through Sydney in support of LGBTQIA+ rights ended in arrests, violence and front-page headlines. Instead of silencing a community, the events of Sydney 1978 ignited a movement that helped shape Australia’s fight for equality.
Today, the legacy of the 1978 Mardi Gras lives on through the original 78ers, whose courage transformed protest into one of the world’s largest celebrations of LGBTQIA+ pride, visibility and human rights.
Part of the Queer History Collection, this Queer History T-shirt honours one of the defining moments in Australian LGBTQIA+ history. Designed to spark conversation and preserve the stories that shaped our community, it’s wearable history with an unmistakably Australian story.
Whether you’re passionate about queer history, Australian LGBTQIA+ history, Sydney Mardi Gras, or equality and human rights, this design honours the pioneers whose courage helped change Australia.
Wear the story. Honour the past. Inspire the future.
The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
On 24 June 1978, what began as a peaceful march through Sydney in support of LGBTQIA+ rights ended in arrests, violence and front-page headlines. Instead of silencing a community, the events of Sydney 1978 ignited a movement that helped shape Australia’s fight for equality.
Today, the legacy of the 1978 Mardi Gras lives on through the original 78ers, whose courage transformed protest into one of the world’s largest celebrations of LGBTQIA+ pride, visibility and human rights.
Part of the Queer History Collection, this Queer History T-shirt honours one of the defining moments in Australian LGBTQIA+ history. Designed to spark conversation and preserve the stories that shaped our community, it’s wearable history with an unmistakably Australian story.
Whether you’re passionate about queer history, Australian LGBTQIA+ history, Sydney Mardi Gras, or equality and human rights, this design honours the pioneers whose courage helped change Australia.
Wear the story. Honour the past. Inspire the future.
The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | SLEEVE LENGTH (inches) | |
| S | 28 | 18 | 15 ⅝ |
| M | 29 | 20 | 17 |
| L | 30 | 22 | 18 ½ |
| XL | 31 | 24 | 20 |
| 2XL | 32 | 26 | 21 ½ |
| 3XL | 33 | 28 | 22 ¾ |
| 4XL | 34 | 30 | 24 ¼ |
| 5XL | 35 | 32 | 25 ¼ |