Toriana Sauro under the stage name PRINCESS PORKYPINES is a up and coming alternative fashion designer. With 10+ years of experience, PRINCESS PORKYPINES has cultivated their craft, honing in on the word “alternative”. Being apart of the underground alternative music scene in the state of Connecticut, they have taken great inspiration from the community, the culture, and the cleverness with craft and upcycling.
PRINCESS PORKYPINES has a history of working in costuming for theater, designing garments for red carpet events, and engaging in fashion shows. Taking elements from both worlds, PRINCESS PORKYPINES creates pieces both glam and grunge. PRINCESS PORKYPINES is a strong advocate for reducing fabric waste. There is 92 million tons of textile waste every year on planet earth. They want to show through their work that you can make art from scraps and unwanted materials. They strive to be a figure to inspire others, to get creative and make use of what they have. Surrounding themselves with artists and musicians from a young age, they have been heavily influenced by many people and their stories. This pushes them to keep creating with care and thought. This is their art, not just a product.
“If you don’t create art with emotion, it’s not gonna come out as a strong piece. I feel like you need to have that deep connection for it to come out its best” – Toriana Sauro, The Beat magazine issue 19 2024
