It would go on to be become a staple of San Francisco's Pride Parade a year later, with Baker asked to produced 400 handmade pieces. In 1978, Baker hand dyed and sewed two eight-color striped flags to create what he hoped would be a uniting symbol for gay, lesbian and transgender people. For this year's celebratory 'BETRUE' footwear and apparel collection, Nike is paying homage to Gilbert Baker, a political activist and designer who created the original Pride Flag.