ABOUT

PATHOS OF THINGS IS A BRAND BY CHRIS DRAGO

MISSION: MAKE SUSTAINABLE DESIGNER GARMENTS FOR THOSE WHO CREATE CULTURE, NOT JUST CONSUME IT.

INSPIRED BY “MONO NO AWARE” (物の哀れ)

AKA - The Pathos of Things

The bittersweet awareness of life's transience
The gentle sadness in the impermanence of beauty
The deep emotional resonance objects can carry
The appreciation of fleeting moments
The melancholic beauty in imperfection

This brand exists to capture the fleeting, intangible feeling of time slipping through my fingers.


Each collection documents a chapter of personal transformation.

For years, I have worn only my own designs, allowing my wardrobe to evolve in lockstep with my inner life and business. 

In moving from one phase of adulthood to another, I mourn the end of my 20s while anticipating the future in my 30s.

The new pieces embrace refinement and maturity without shedding their edge. They are elevated, yet still hold a certain tension.


This ongoing narrative isn’t just seasonal marketing - it is a tangible archive of my life lived in fabric and form. 


One day, looking back, these garments will serve as keys to past feelings and aspirations. 

Pathos of Things is my legacy worn on the body that renews with each chapter.

Chris Drago

Founder, Designer, Creative Director