TK: You have a distinct way of blending traditionally masculine silhouettes with something very personal and feminine. When we started this suit together, what kind of references or inspirations were in your mind?
MP: It wasn’t really about specific shapes—it was more about how I wanted to feel. I knew I wanted something powerful and bold, but still true to myself. A lot of that came from my grandfather, who wore a suit every day until he retired. Even after that, he never really relaxed—he had this quiet presence, always in slacks and button-ups, usually with a pipe in hand and a driving cap. I think the aura of that—the ritual, the elegance—is what I wanted to tap into.
TK: We loved how it came together. The high waist, the dropped belt loops, the triple pleats—it all felt intentional but unfussy. It’s detailed without being precious which is a hard balance to strike.
MP: Right, and that’s what I appreciate about working with you all. You bring such expertise in tailoring and fabric, and you really listened. I never felt like I was trying to force femininity into menswear—I just wanted the suit to reflect me. And every detail we added did that without overdoing it.
TK: You incorporate menswear-inspired pieces into your style regularly. Do you have any advice for women who want to do the same, but still make it feel like their own?
MP: Honestly, steal from the other side of the closet. My husband’s stuff—oversized shirts, crisp collars—they give a different kind of structure. But I also think we need to stop seeing clothes through the lens of ‘his’ and ‘hers.’ Style should be about how you want to feel, not about rules. I’ll throw a belt over an old blazer, or wear oversized trousers and let them gather in a way that feels right to me. Sometimes it works right off the rack, sometimes it doesn’t. That’s okay. You figure it out.
TK: That connects to something we talk about a lot—authenticity over trend. You seem to lead with how something makes you feel, not how it might be perceived.
MP: Yeah, I don’t dress for other people. That’s how this whole thing started—I had beautiful clothes sitting in my closet because I wasn’t “going anywhere.” One day I just decided to show up for myself. I started wearing the clothes I loved, even if it was just to get groceries. You don’t need an occasion. Wearing something that makes you feel good is the occasion.
TK: Who or what continues to inspire you?
MP: I get asked that a lot. I mean, sure—Audrey Hepburn, Steve McQueen, Joan Didion. But really, they all had something in common: they knew who they were. That’s what I take from them. I don’t follow trends or worry about what “goes.” If I feel good in it, that’s the answer. Even if it’s polka dots with stripes, or colors that “shouldn’t” work together—I don’t care. Clothes should make you feel like yourself.
TK: Was there anything surprising about the tailoring process for you? Or something that stood out?
MP: Honestly, just the experience of having something made specifically for me. In a world where there are a million choices, we forget how special it is to have something made with intention. That suit—it fits me, yes. But it also reflects me. That’s rare.
TK: And how did it feel to put on the full look for the first time—the suit, the ruffled denim tuxedo shirt, the oversized bow tie?
MP: I felt badass. I stood taller. My shoulders were broader. I felt powerful. But more than that, I was already thinking about how I could take it apart and wear each piece differently. That’s what style is to me: knowing that one garment has a million possibilities, if you just listen to it.
TK: That’s what we hope for, too. Thanks again, Meredith.
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