about
Crafted with Intention. Collected with Purpose.
Reciprocate creates one-of-one pieces and curates vintage with a shared emphasis on craftsmanship, longevity, and collected histories.
Working with reclaimed textiles, vintage garments, and carefully sourced materials, every piece is approached with the belief that good design should preserve what already exists rather than replace it.
The name Reciprocate reflects a simple philosophy: leave things better than we found them.
THE STORY
Reciprocate began through a lifelong fascination with clothing, construction, and the stories objects carry over time. What started with learning to sew evolved into an exploration of garment making, vintage sourcing, and designing pieces that balance modern silhouettes with materials from another era.
Travel, architecture, landscapes, and traditional craftsmanship continue to influence every collection. Rather than following seasonal trends, each piece is created to feel collected—something that could have existed decades ago and still feel relevant years from now.
Studio Process
Signature Work — One-of-One Textile Reconstructed Gown
Beyond the garments
Reciprocate was always intended to be more than clothing. Each year, the brand dedicates part of its platform and a portion of proceeds to a cause that deserves greater awareness and support. It's a small way of extending the same philosophy beyond what we make: leaving something better than we found it.
Our first annual awareness initiative is dedicated to MED13L syndrome, an ultra-rare genetic condition with fewer than 1,000 reported cases worldwide.
In April 2022, parents of three, Mike and Katie received the news no parent ever expects to hear. Their 15-month-old son, Collin, was diagnosed with MED13L syndrome—a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the MED13L gene. Children living with MED13L may face intellectual disabilities, severe speech delays, seizures, heart defects, low muscle tone, and other complex medical challenges. Today, there are no approved treatments or cures.
In the face of that diagnosis, Mike and Katie chose to be Driven by Love. Inspired by Hope. Rather than accepting the unknown, they became actively involved with the MED13L Foundation, working alongside researchers, physicians, and other families to help advance research toward meaningful treatments—and, one day, a cure. Because rare diseases like MED13L receive limited funding and public awareness, progress depends largely on the dedication of families, researchers, and communities willing to help make a difference.
By sharing Collin's story, our hope is simple: that one more person learns the name MED13L syndrome. Awareness is often where progress begins.