Dramatic mountain landscape with a natural rainbow emerging through clouds, symbol of light and spectrum

Refraction of Light - Divine Bow

Refraction made visible the rainbow. Before it had a name, it was a sign: a bow, a belt in the sky, read as promise, warning, or wonder.

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Handwritten text reading “At its core, the rainbow stands for humanity” on a light background
White Haus of Mx. Proud T-shirt laid flat with vertical rainbow rhinestone stripes, pride inspired, on a contrasting background

Behind the scenes

Explore the creative process and stories that bring our collections to life through these editorial moments.

Folded black Haus of Mx. T-shirt in clear polybag with vertical rainbow rhinestone stripes, pride inspired, on a wooden table

Studio session

Black Haus of Mx. T-shirt featuring vertical rainbow rhinestone stripes, pride inspired, shown during garment measurement on a worktable

Editorial moment

Close-up of teal rhinestones applied to textured fabric in a vertical pattern

Creative process

Context & Receipts

The following research is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. These clippings highlight a baseline (2017), a current snapshot (2024), and a next public checkpoint (May 2026)—to frame visibility vs. protection across Europe.
PAST
Students seated at a classroom table during a group activity, with a paper bag placed in the center

PAST 2017: School bullying (UK) Stonewall’s School Report found that 45% of LGBT students experienced bullying for being LGBT (rising to 64% for trans students). A clear baseline: visibility without protection still comes at a cost.

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PRESENT
Close-up of a person’s face featuring a rainbow-colored tear and handwritten text painted on the skin

RECENT 2024: Harassment and violence rising across Europe (EU) The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) reports that while more LGBTIQ+ people are out, harassment, bullying and violence are increasing, with young people especially exposed—based on a pan-European survey of 100,000+ respondents.

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FUTURE
Rainbow Map of Europe showing the legal and policy situation for LGBTQ+ rights across countries

FUTURE May 2026: Next Rainbow Map (Europe) ILGA-Europe publishes its annual Rainbow Map every May, tracking progress and setbacks for LGBTI rights across 49 countries. The May 2026 edition will be the next public checkpoint on whether legal reality keeps up with visibility.

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The PROUD T-Shirt: The Story Behind the Design