OUR INSPIRATION

Meet Josh — West Coast product designer and Petit Pli Portrait subject. During the pandemic, Josh embraced new hobbies like skiing and Blender, finding joy in slowing down and self-reflection. At Fictiv, he’s helping revolutionise manufacturing with precision-made parts on demand. His take on sustainability? A mindset, a mission, and a collective effort toward a better future.

Roller skates, hula hoops, and conscious choices — meet Marawa Ibrahim, circus star and founder of sustainable activewear brand Paradise. Author of The Girl Guide, Marawa brings joy and intention to everything she does. Her MSK is a beachside essential in LA, thanks to its lightweight design for active humans. Dive into her world of movement, mindfulness, and long‑term sustainability.

Meet Christian — NHS ICU nurse, real-life hero, and proud wearer of our Petit Pli Mask. After 18 years of service and a journey from the Philippines to the UK, Christian reminds us that sustainability means caring for future generations. His window of joy during the pandemic? Walks with his dog Max — a moment of calm in the chaos. We’re honoured to celebrate his story in this Petit Portrait.

Nothing is created. Nothing disappears. Everything is transformed. This Petit Pli Portrait celebrates YogiHuman Kat Pither, founder of sustainable yoga brand Yogi Bare. Wearing her MSK in Infrared — Kat champions mindful design, positive transformation and eco‑innovation, inspiring us to listen to the birds and to ourselves.

Meet Rachel—wonder mother, sustainability advocate, and global seller lead at Depop. In this Petit Pli Portrait, she shares her journey into parenthood during lockdown, the joy of watching her LittleHuman grow in our Ferrous Clay mini set, and her belief that sustainability begins with small, intentional steps. From cuddles to climate-conscious choices, Rachel’s story is a warm reminder that every moment—and every garment—can make a difference.

Beaming in from Madrid, meet Alicia—one of Petit Pli’s first team members and a creative explorer with a passion for fashion, cinema, and sustainability. As she prepares to graduate, Alicia reflects on her journey, her podcast SIN FAVOR, and how Petit Pli shaped her view of environmental responsibility. From terrace chats to thoughtful design, discover how Alicia blends joy, purpose, and future-focused thinking in our latest Petit Portrait. Tune in and be inspired!

Meet Grace Ho in our latest Petit Portrait—a product designer and artist from Virginia, USA, who blends creativity, sustainability, and self-empowerment. From motorcycle rides in the mountains to crafting with clay and moss, Grace shares her journey of mindful living and design innovation. Her message to LittleHumans: you are the maker of your own story. Discover how Grace uses her MSK and lifestyle choices to reduce plastic waste and leave a meaningful footprint on Planet Earth.

In our second Petit Portrait, meet Magnhild Kennedy—an extraordinary mask maker whose creations blend storytelling, sustainability, and style. Wearing Petit Pli’s Khaki-Ray MSK, Magnhild shares her daily rhythm of sewing, sci-fi marathons, and joyful walks. Her philosophy: reuse materials to restore balance and meaning in design. Dive into her creative world and discover how passion, purpose, and play shape her journey. Want to share your MSK story? Reach out to us!

Meet TallHuman Anne in our latest Petit Portrait! Based in Zurich, Anne is a chemical engineer and co-founder of Dimpora, a startup creating sustainable membranes for outdoor clothing. From origami joy to redefining sustainability through science, Anne shares her journey, daily life, and advice to her Little Human self. Discover how passion fuels possibility and how innovation meets eco-conscious design. Join us in celebrating bold humans shaping a better future for Planet Earth.

Space suits are humanity’s most advanced clothing—engineered to protect against radiation, extreme temperatures, and zero gravity. At Petit Pli, we draw inspiration from this innovation to design versatile garments for Earth’s little pioneers. Just as space suits enable survival beyond our atmosphere, our clothes support movement, durability, and sustainable exploration, whilst extending garment life and reshaping how the next generation values clothing.

Antarctica’s extreme climate demands clothing that’s versatile, durable, and engineered for survival. From moisture-wicking base layers to windproof shells, technical materials have transformed exploration. Petit Pli builds on this legacy—designing garments that support movement, resist the elements, and extend garment life. Inspired by the polar layer system, our suits champion sustainable innovation for a wearable future.

Plastic may be a modern-day villain, but its origin story is surprisingly heroic. From saving elephants to democratizing luxury, plastic transformed society. Yet its misuse threatens our planet. At Petit Pli, we design with slow consumption in mind—creating clothes that grow, instil sustainable habits, and make recycling easy. It’s time to reframe plastic’s role and embrace circular design for a healthier future.