Poof Pillow

POOF in black, white and pink: reclaimed camp with gallery-wall confidence.

The Poof Pillow uses Black square Poof Pillow with “POOF” in bold white and pink letters, centered on a bright geometric background of orange, yellow, pink, and blue blocks. The result is less 'Pride merchandise placed on a sofa' and more a real statement cushion with enough graphic presence to shape the room around it.

Poof has a long history as a slur for effeminate gay men, especially in Britain and Australia. Reclaiming it in bold graphic type turns an insult into chosen camp language.

Black ground with white-pink type and geometric colour blocks wants a gallery-like room. Add cobalt, orange, lacquer and chrome, treating reclaimed gay slang as graphic design.

It makes a queer statement pillow for someone who wants their interiors to say something more specific than 'I own a rainbow.' As camp LGBTQ+ home decor, it is especially good for a new apartment, queer housewarming, birthday, chosen-family gift or the friend whose home already has a point of view.

The practical finish is deliberately grown-up: a pre-shrunk polyester case with a linen feel, a properly hidden zipper and a shape-retaining insert already included. The case is machine washable, so maximalism does not require living in fear of coffee.

Product Details

• 100% pre-shrunk polyester case
• Fabric with a linen feel
• Hidden zipper
• Machine-washable case
• Shape-retaining 100% polyester insert included (handwash only)
• Available in multiple sizes (measured in inches)

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!