Another part of brown culture, especially in Muslim Desi communities, is the inability to dress how you truly want. Growing up, my friends and I often left home in cover-ups—usually a jacket or a skirt—hiding outfits we knew wouldn’t be approved. It was a quiet act of rebellion, a way to carve out a sliver of self-expression within strict boundaries. For this project, I wanted to pay homage to this shared experience, one that resonated deeply with the girls I’d reached out to for the social media posts and myself. The jacket became a subtle nod to our collective story, carefully designed not to "out" our little trick, especially since it was being publicly exhibited. It’s a piece that holds both nostalgia and quiet defiance, reflecting a common thread in our lives.