#37 the fantasy of Closet Children
behind a badass heavy metal brand, with founder Rachael Cheong
Welcome to Objectively #37! Creative Living (previously Object Talks) is a series on conversations with creatives—such as craftspeople, artists, and designers—about their practice.
Nothing makes me feel quite like when I wear my Closet Children vertebrae earrings. Perhaps strikingly different from the rest of my outfit, it also makes it more ‘me’. It’s one of those things that lends confidence, at the same time protecting you from the outside world. “A cloak of armour”, as its founder Rachael Cheong calls it.
Taking inspiration from the magical worlds of anime and the transformative powers they represent, Rachael wants to recreate a fantasy and make you powerful. In this interview, we learn why she draws from the “inherent evil” in people and what she hopes for those who reach for their Closet Children.
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