About
Starting wasn’t a sudden breakthrough. It came in small, unsteady steps — moments where curiosity grew into action. Creativity felt playful and malleable - a stark contrast to the rigidity and routine of chemotherapy. Like opening a door I had been pushing against for too long.
At first, it was quiet, tentative. There wasn’t a grand vision, just an urge to do something that felt meaningful, even if the direction wasn’t clear. As my recovery progressed, what once felt like an intimidatingly blank page slowly began to fill with new ideas. Each decision — where to seek inspiration, what threads to pull, which feelings to listen to — pulled me deeper into the process, and the uncertainty I once felt began to fade.
I didn’t know where this would lead, just as I didn’t know if I’d recover from my illness or that my father would pass away before I could share this project. His encouragement, to take risks in the pursuit of a meaningful life, is woven into every part of this. The earliest samples arriving on our doorstep actualized his guidance. Holding those pieces in my hands was a simple, yet profound moment. With each step, what started as an idea became something real, and in that process, I found a kind of fulfillment I hadn’t expected.
This project will be an ongoing reflection of current experiences. It just so happens these first designs are a reflection of the hardest year of my life — from recycled cotton shirts to hemp-blend work pants and merino wool beanies, inspired by the clothes that brought me welcomed comfort as my appearance changed overnight. These are tough garments, manufactured in tougher times. I have done my best to be thoughtful in their craftsmanship and intentional in their design — from the materials used to each original pattern. They are an imperfect, real expression of what I was capable of in my first year.
Lifelong garments for a life worth living.
This project has also given me a means to give back in a tangible way. For every item purchased, I’ll be donating one of our beanies to a patient undergoing treatment through an initiative being developed with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, where I received incredible care. It’s a way to stay connected to the community that supported me and continues to inspire this work.
On November 15th, a year after I began my recovery journey, trtmnt launched its first capsule collection - ‘from here’. Opening the door and embracing the uncertainty of creation. This collection stands as a reflection of everything that has brought it to life and a hopeful step forward into what comes next.
Solomon