Dear reader, Refade Studios was founded in 2024, born from a desire to bring stories from the past into the present through clothing. We are drawn to garments that tell the story of an era: the work, daily life, the people who wore them, and the context in which they were conceived. Every period had its own approach to dressing, construction, and garment usage—often shaped by practical needs and a specific vision of quality. This is precisely where our research begins. We seek out garments defined by durable materials, meticulous construction, functional details, and production techniques that reflect a philosophy of clothing designed for use and longevity. Yet, quality is not the only thing we look for. Time leaves traces of the past on these garments. Fading, worn fabric, a re-stitched seam, or a repair can recount years of use and become an integral part of their identity. They stand as testaments to the labor, habits, and lives of the people who wore them. To understand these stories, our research extends beyond the garment itself. Vintage photographs, catalogs, advertisements, and documents help us reconstruct the world in which these clothes originated and the role they played in everyday life. Refade was born from this very impulse: to research, understand, and bring to light a piece of that past through garments that still bear its traces. Not to recreate it, but to ensure it is remembered.