Who is Milli Point Two?
Running head first into a concrete wall, generating enough force to smash through the solid material and walk away scot-free, well-sustaining, maybe a bruise or two, epitomizes the very essence of Milli Point Two.
Emerging from Croatia and conceived in the shadows, cousins turned business partners Anthea Bebek and Tomislav (Tomo) Trcak combined their affinity for fashion with a futuristic subversion during the pandemic, resulting in the creation of a visual language infused with 90s nostalgia and punk sensibilities. Their initial collaboration manifested as a virtual Web 3.0 collection, forming the foundation for Milli Point Two. By 2021, the cunning couturiers had transformed their virtual concept into a tangible reality—all building up to the emerging fashion house’s highly anticipated SS24 collection “Day One,”—a formal introduction to the fashion scene.
Born in the quaint Croatian town of Samobor and raised in conservative, yet supportive households, Bebek and Trcak were captivated by the underground creative worlds depicted in magazines, music videos, and arthouse films. Despite their traditional upbringing and the scarcity of subcultures in their hometown, their love for fashion and style blossomed at home, nurtured by their family's influence. "Growing up in a conservative small-town community in Croatia, my family was always drawn to fashion and individuality in style," Trcak recalls. With family as a constant source of support, the values of community and togetherness are woven into every stitch Milli Point Two sews. This sentiment bleeds into every fiber of the brand’s being, close friends and family members not only work behind the scenes but also double as collection campaign stars—reiterating Milli Point Two’s unwavering dedication to its roots. "Our relationship is hectic, electric, and all over the place, but it's also sincere, graceful, and full of life. But we're family, and family means everything to us."
Their insatiable need to express themselves within the zeitgeist they felt connected to never waned. Though their paths were nonlinear, with both exploring more conventional career choices and academic routes, they ultimately turned to fashion. "All of my knowledge of fashion design and business, expertise, and experience come exclusively from self-teaching, years of hustling, and most importantly, surrounding myself with people who know much more than I do," Bebek explains. "You could say my heart and soul kind of pushed me towards fashion almost organically, along with all the time spent with Tomo and the influence we had on each other."
Now, with a refined artistic vision and vigor, the dynamic duo has built a brand that obliterates the word normal, offering a uniform for the independent risk-takers who are looking to satiate their rebellious dispositions. Bebek describes the brand as “crust punk meets cyberpunk, meets exiled futuristic samurai warriors, meets hard-on-the-outside-soft-on-the inside romantic, intergalactic vigilantes, meets superstar fantasy athleisure”—and the list goes on.
Milli Point Two stands as a testament to pushing boundaries and embodying the concept of being "more than before and more than what is possible." This ethos extends to the fabrics and production of each garment, a focus that is clearly reflected in their SS24 collection. Crafted with meticulous intention, each piece benefits from Italian manufacturing and multidisciplinary in-house design. Bebek states, "Given the collection's small size and our personal approach to each piece, we aimed to incorporate innovative yet luxurious fabrics, achieving a blend of exclusive luxury and practical wearability."
The collection includes unisex pieces ranging from "3D" constructed Japanese denim and cured leather garments to silk shirts and trousers. It explores various silhouettes and plays with proportions, hallmarks of the brand's identity. Along with a distinctive creative voice and commitment to quality and durability, Milli Point Two’s SS24 offerings showcase collaborations with artists Pauly Bonomeli (HI MUM IM DEAD) and Marcela Gutierrez, materialized through hand-printed, UV-printed, and embroidered designs in electric hues of blues, oranges, and reds.
After years of laying down the groundwork for the avant-garde atelier, Bebek and Trcak’s creative vision has come to life in a collection that’s truly made for bodies that exist at the fringes of culture and the underground scenes that have inspired them for years. While Milli Point Two is still in its infancy, there is no box that can contain them. “There’s a Yiddish word: fargin, meaning to appreciate the happiness and success of others,” Trcak expresses touchingly. “I want everyone to share my happiness in all of this, and there isn’t a more fitting end goal for me.”
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