Different Upbringings is a personal exploration of family heritage and historical storytelling through fashion. Inspired by my Dutch grandparents’ contrasting WWII experiences, my grandfather hosting American soldiers and my grandmother surviving a concentration camp, I drew from 1940s children’s wear, using sailor collars, puffed sleeves, and utilitarian details. 

My collection blends oversized silhouettes with structured tailoring to reflect the emotional duality of protection and vulnerability. Rooted in memory and resilience, my garments embody inherited trauma and the loss of innocence. This project transforms personal history into universal storytelling, using fashion as a powerful medium for empathy, reflection and emotional expression.