It’s a radical act of defiance in today’s society to express softness and vulnerability.

When designing a new garment, we ask our original source of inspiration, the muse, about their life. What is their relation to clothes, do they see it as a protective armour, functional uniform or just pure creative expression? Is there something they like to enhance or tend to hide about themselves, and if so how that came to be. We then make a design interpretation of their story. The results are garments that represent the individual both internally and externally.

Vulnerability seems to be key for Matilda, she’s changed what used to be a hard exterior for something soft, welcoming and disarming. She’s chosen to speak openly about how her eating disorder and body image issues has held her back, in the hopes of inspiring others to do the same, and, to each day make the conscious decision to lead a more fulfilling life that isn’t too focused on control.

Matilda Scarf with bird motifs is inspired by not conforming to ideas that limit you. Human figures transform into birds, symbolizing a flight and a fleeting freedom that can be found within.

Ada shows up in this world as herself, no matter the cost. But it hasn’t always been this way. At a stage in life where a medical transition finally seems to be within her reach, she reflects on how people’s judgement as well as her body dysmorphia has left her grieving lost times. Despite this, there is immense strength to be found in femininity and Ada knows this firsthand.

The distorted flower print in the Ada Dress and Blouse is used to represent the infinite paths of womanhood. The dress was designed to enhance Ada’s eye for flare and femininity.

What would true diversity look like? And is it anywhere to be found in society today? The muses Achintya and Catherine offer insight into their experience, as models in the fashion industry the working conditions and seeming transparency and diversity can vary greatly. TRP has a long way to go regarding true diversity as well, but we’ve set out on a path to maintain our muses as subjects with as much agency as possible.

Achintya’s dress is a modern and witchy take on the ‘Little Black Dress’. The surrealist snake print in Catherine’s look was inspired by imagery that’s often dismissed or demonised when it actually is neutral until assigned meaning or cultural significance.

Gerd’s been known to mix genres like it’s nobody’s business. Classic opera elements as well as pop finds their way into her album Meet Me In The Blue. The album is an attempt at combining the Swedish expression “uppe i det blå” (which roughly translates to “up in the blue”), referring to someone’s absent-mindedness, as well as the English expression of “feeling blue” which is much more somber and sorrowful.

Gerd’s look is inspired by her lyrics where the blue is a desirable and romantic place where we can meet if we’re chosen. She describes how she wanted to be like a bird which motivated the scarf print portraying surrealist humans who turn into birds as they fly across her body.

Lyka was born in the Philippines and later moved to Sweden whereas Angela was born in Sweden and maintains a connection to her roots. Some dismiss them as not being quite Filipino or Swedish enough, however they unite in it being their edge on the world. To an outsider it looks as though they can predict each other’s next move while freestyling.

The Reverence Project’s distorted flower print was made to represent the multitude and complexity of identity shown by two women standing next to each other. There are infinite ways to express individuality.

Nattalie speaks of having a physical reaction to injustice, she itches to point it out and is very adamant about discussing its actual source – structures that favour those who already hold immense privilege. She goes on to point out the recurring tendencies of violence, whether it’s an occupation force or intimate partner violence. 

The chains and bows print is meant to represent the expectations of the outside world versus the trust of the surrounding community. There is hope in communal mobilisation and so we created an oversized coat that is embellished with bows to represent her resting in community and togetherness.