Dies Irae by DAUGHTER

Sophie

When visiting my extended family in the Philippines, I observed a lot of religious imagery in the form of home decor such as rosaries and pictures of angels around my grandmother’s house. It reminded me of my own Catholic upbringing, as well as when I started to separate my beliefs with the church as an institution. 

Catholicism can be largely viewed as hypocritical, especially when it comes to major social issues. It paints a bloody history, and I- someone who believes in a gentle, loving god- could not believe in an institution so entrenched in violence. While the ‘glamour of Catholicism’ has already been explored before, I think it would be interesting to delve into the possibility that violence is not necessarily a human trait, but an intangible force passed down from God himself, as exemplified in the bible. 

In an attempt to beautify what is intrinsically horrific, DIES IRAE by DAUGHTER invites us to consider the notion that anger and rage are not inhumane notions according to the Bible, but a divine intangibility that creates dialogue. 

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ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Sophie

Sophie Diego is a Toronto-based fashion designer focused on blurring the lines between reality and fantasy through her creative work. From embroidery to draping techniques, she is interested in experimenting with traditional methods of design by utilizing unconventional alternatives. Storytelling is an integral part of her brainstorming session, with the most current examplethe DIES IRAE collection, illustrating the complexity of human emotion and godly rage in a biblical context.  This runway edit is by DAUGHTER, a brand she hopes to continue after she graduates. 

Filipino cultural wear is also a point of interest in her work, such as her editorial for Where’s the Philippine Love in Fashion? For Style Circle, as well as working for local Filipino designer Jillian Joy. Her other accomplishments include her involvement in the 2025 Menswear show for Round Nine and wardrobe assistance in The Last Five Years: Terminal Theatre’s first-ever production. 

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