Rite of Passage is dedicated to the beauty of particulars and the mysteries in pattern, form, color and texture that our world presents to us. In honor of the intimate relationship our bodies have with these garments, we use natural fibers and interesting Jacquard textiles that feel as good as they look. The pieces we make fall somewhere between art and fashion--a language spoken through dress. Designer Giovanni Daina Palermo and entrepreneur Libby O’Bryan, two friends, professional pattern makers, and conceptual artists founded Rite of Passage in 2018. Giovanni and Libby met while working in the fashion industry in NYC. Joined by their families, both made their way from New York to North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains.
