A LITTLE ABOUT US

Bootyque started in 2021 from Izzy’s parents' living room—chaotic but full of heart (sorry Mum)! After making pads for drag queens since 2019, lockdown pushed Izzy to turn it into a full-time gig. By 2022, we were stocking Kryolan, Nick joined, and we even made custom pads for Trixie & Katya. In 2023, we launched our padded shorts, debuted at DragCon, and moved into our shared studio with You Betta Merch and Fairly Odd Shop. Later that year, we introduced the Curves Kit (formerly the Body Bag). 2024 brought another DragCon, our first Skins campaign, and big growth. Now in 2025, we’ve rebranded to Bootyque - bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than ever.

IZZY

THEY/THEM

Izzy is the founding director of Bootyque, as a semi-retired drag queen (@Izzy__Hard) they are driven to make shapewear accessible to all. As an aspiring entrepreneur, they also co-own sister-business You Betta Merch (@YouBettaMerch).

NICK

HE/HIM

Nick is the shop manager and seamster of Bootyque, joining Bootyque in 2022. Nick expanded the business, adding to the bespoke range we offer. He also is a freelance clothing designer for some of the top drag artists (@Thrillhausdesigns).

LACEY

SHE/HER

Lacey is the marketing and design wizardress of the Bootyque and joined the team in 2023! Outside of Bootyque she works as a freelance Marketing Manager (@thesocialsorcess), Producer & Artist (@laceylouartist).

GABE

HE/THEY

Gabe joined the team in 2024, offering their unique skills and perspective in creativity, artistry and sewing. Gabe also goes by Blu Romantic, a visual and performance artist creating work that focuses on the the joy of chaos (@bluromantic).

PEN

THEY/SHE

Pen joined the Bootyque in 2025 as Social Media & Content Creator, expanding the shops reach even further. If you see a video, Pen's the mastermind behind it! Outside of the shop they are a translation masters student, drag artist and singer/songwriter (@myfriendscallmepen).

WHAT'S NEXT FOR BOOTYQUE?

As we move into 2025 and beyond, Bootyque is evolving. What started as Izzy’s Bootyque has now grown into something larger than any one person—it’s a reflection of the vibrant, diverse, and ever-expanding community we serve. With this in mind, we are committed to growing in a way that truly aligns with our values of inclusivity, diversity, and affirmation. We envision Bootyque as a space where everyone, regardless of gender identity, body type, or expression, feels seen, valued, and celebrated.

OUR COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

At Bootyque, we believe that style and self-expression should never come at the cost of people or the planet. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring that every product we offer is made with care—for the makers, the materials, and the environment.

We proudly make many of our items in-house, right here with our own team. This hands-on approach gives us full control over quality, working conditions, and sustainability standards. For the products we can’t produce ourselves, we partner with trusted manufacturers in Pakistan and China, selected for their reliability, skill, and willingness to work with us on ethical and environmentally-conscious terms.

We go out of our way to build strong, transparent relationships with our suppliers. We pay fair prices for the goods we source because we believe that the people behind our products deserve to be respected and compensated fairly for their work. This supports better labor practices and helps us maintain accountability throughout our supply chain.

Sustainability is at the core of what we do. We prioritize eco-conscious materials—natural, recycled, or low-impact—wherever possible, and we stay mindful of energy use, water consumption, and waste during the production process. Our goal is to make sure that the creation of Bootyque products doesn’t leave a harmful impact on the planet.

That ethos extends to how we ship your order, too. We package all of our items in materials that are recycled, recyclable, or both—because being stylish shouldn’t mean creating unnecessary waste.

When you shop at Bootyque, you’re not just getting products that look and feel amazing—you’re backing a business that takes responsibility seriously and is always working to do better, for people and the planet.