The Story Behind MySilentProtest®

The Story Behind MySilentProtest®

By Raquel Olympia

I started MySilentProtest® because I needed a new way to be heard.

Traditional activism—marches, megaphones, organizing—once felt like the only valid way to advocate for change. But over time, I found myself overwhelmed, burned out, and unsure where I belonged in those spaces. I believed in the cause, but not always in the noise. I still wanted to stand for justice, equity, autonomy—but I wanted to do it in a way that felt sustainable, aligned, and true to who I was.

I turned to fashion.

Clothing has always carried unspoken power. What we wear speaks for us before we say a word. It signals who we are, what we believe, and how we want to move through the world. That’s where the idea began: what if protest could be worn—not shouted? What if conviction could be stitched into a silhouette? What if a blazer could spark a conversation?

That question led me to create the first Protest Pinstripe blazer—a tailored piece embedded with a hidden message in every stripe. Not loud. Not aggressive. But unmistakably clear: your voice matters.

MySilentProtest® was born out of that intention: to make space for quiet disruptors—for people who care deeply, think intentionally, and want to make change on their own terms. It’s for those who feel unseen in traditional movements, or who are navigating how to show up with courage, creativity, and care.

Every piece we create is designed to reflect that spirit. Subtle, strong, and deeply personal. Because protest doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. And your presence—your quiet resistance—can still make an impact.

Thank you for being here.
This movement is just getting started.

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