Tender Emergence – Upcycled Denim & Silk Dress

The vulnerable act of stepping into awareness.

This one-of-a-kind dress is the opening note in our You Have Everything You Need collection — an unflinching tribute to the raw first stage of trauma remembrance and healing.

A combination of structured denim and comforting sweatshirt bodice holds you steady, while panels of reclaimed silk flow freely, shifting with each step like thoughts and memories surfacing. The contrasting textures speak to the tension between holding on and letting go.

Crafted entirely from upcycled materials, this piece carries both a lighter footprint on the planet and a deeper weight in story. Its singularity is part of its power — there will never be another like it.

Wear it as an offering to yourself: a marker of where you’ve been, and a quiet promise of what’s to come.

• Size: Comfortably fits a L-1X, Oversized look for S-M

• Fabric: Reclaimed denim, reclaimed silk, upcycled sweatshirt, and digitally printed chiffon

• Care: Gentle hand wash or eco dry clean

• Ethics: Handmade in West Philadelphia from entirely upcycled materials

Only one exists. When it’s gone, it’s gone. Available for Pick Up ONLY at Trunc in Northern Liberties.