Life in Bergen – the rainiest city of Europe.
Founder and creative director Alexander Helle is born and raised in Bergen, a city on the west coast of Norway known for its heavy rain, underground music scene and the encapsulating 7 mountains that bring wild nature all the way into the city streets.
Alexander Torgnes Helle
Founder & Creative Director
T-Michael
Head Designer & Chief Strategist
It was however a sojourn in Milan that initiated the inspirational idea of merging tradition, technology and style. With dry living as motivation, he went home to join forces with local expertise. When Ghanaian born T-Michael came onboard as co-owner, head designer and chief strategist the project materialized. Michael’s 24 years of tailoring experience as owner and creative director of his eponymous label T-MICHAEL, balanced Alex’s degree in Master of Business and brought depth to ideas. A versatile duo full of contrasts was born.
Drop by drop, the rain project has evolved into an award-winning label.
“A sartorial take on 100% waterproof outerwear
inspired by Japanese sensibility & life in the rainiest city of Europe – Bergen.”