In the days since Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, people have been speaking out in large and small ways—from signing petitions to protesting in the streets. One subtle way people are making a statement is a fashion trend that comes from the Brits post-Brexit. To stand up against sexism, racism, and xenophobia in the wake of the election, people are wearing safety pins in a show of solidarity.

Good reports that after an increase in attacks on immigrants in the U.K. after citizens voted to exit the European Union, a Twitter user rallied people on social media to wear the small pins to show unity.

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The idea being that anyone against the sort of nationalistic, racist violence we've been seeing could identify themselves as a "safe" ally. — miss pommery 1926 ✊ (@cheeahs) June 26, 2016

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I'd like to come up with something that can be made by anybody anywhere to pin on their jacket or coat to signify that they are an ally. — miss pommery 1926 ✊ (@cheeahs) June 26, 2016

This week, as hate speech and violence were reported in the United States, the symbol spread across the pond.

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I wear my #safetypin to show that I stand with ALL students! My room is a #safespace of positivity and acceptance. 💕 pic.twitter.com/neTtJeKaSr — Amanda (@MrsBaker342) November 11, 2016

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Of course, a safety pin is just a symbol. The next step is to take action.

Kate Storey Esquire Writer-at-Large Kate Storey is a Writer-at-Large for Esquire covering culture, politics, and style.

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