Daddy Issues

Daddy Issues began in 2015 as a pop-up circuit party in a club basement in Dalton East London. This initial event catered to gay daddies and their admirers. The concept quickly expanded its reach, growing into a recognized international gay brand. Co-founder Oly Innes has described the brand’s output, including its zine, as “unashamedly queer,” produced with a “queer eye” that aims to make everyone feel sexy without being intimidating.

Since its inception, Daddy Issues has organized events in various cities worldwide, extending its influence beyond its London origins. In addition to party promotion, the brand launched an apparel line, which features products such as t-shirts, hats, and swimwear. In 2017, Daddy Issues collaborated with Pure for Men and photographer Christopher Sherman to release its first-ever zine. This 52-page, full-color, NSFW print project celebrates sex and men of diverse colors, types, and sizes, drawing inspiration from vintage porn aesthetics that are “sleazy, but never intimidating and always done with a wink.” The zine aimed to foster a sense of inclusivity and body positivity within the queer community, reflecting the brand’s core values.