Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, which seems off-brand
Patagonia is suing drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia for allegedly causing irreparable damage to its brand. The lawsuit claims that Pattie Gonia competes directly with Patagonia's products and advocacy efforts. Pattie Gonia has raised significant funds for environmental causes, raising questions about the appropriateness of Patagonia's legal action.
- ▪Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia for 'irreparable damage' to its brand.
- ▪Pattie Gonia has raised $3.7 million for environmental causes through various initiatives.
- ▪The lawsuit alleges that Pattie Gonia competes directly with Patagonia's products and advocacy.
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Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, which seems off-brand Jason Weisberger 9:29 am Fri May 29, 2026 Pattie Gonia is a drag queen and climate activist who raises money for environmental causes, hikes in heels, and has apparently become an existential threat to Patagonia's fleece empire. The high-end athleisure wear company is suing the performer for "irreparable damage" to its brand. Wylie has amassed millions of online followers performing as Pattie Gonia, including through charity fundraisers such as a 100-mile (160km) hike in drag. In an open letter to Patagonia's leadership, Wylie said Pattie Gonia had raised $3.7m (£2.7m) for environmental causes altogether.
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