We recently had the chance to connect with Adrian Frazier and have shared our conversation below.
Adrian, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: Would YOU hire you? Why or why not?
Absolutely not. I would be the worst employee. I ask too many questions, challenge every system, and I don’t take orders well, especially before coffee. I’m allergic to micromanagement, and if you hand me a dress code, I’ll probably show up in a goddess cloak and a headdress just to make a point. That being said, I would collaborate with me. I show up fully, bring the fire, and create things that make people feel something. But hire me? No, I’m pretty much unemployable, in the best possible way. I’ve been fired as many times as I’ve been hired.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi! I’m Adrian Frazier, artist, robe maker, and forever rebel soul. Under the name 999 Moons, I handcraft one-of-a-kind power kimonos from vintage kantha quilts- Old-world textiles traditionally made in India and Bangladesh from layers of worn saris, hand-stitched with love. Each piece is intuitively designed to channel magic, wildness, and sovereignty.
My journey started years ago in children’s fashion (shoutout to anyone who remembers those days), where I created a certified organic baby clothing line that was ethically manufactured. It was meaningful work that supported both people and the planet, and in 2023, I sold the company. Since then, my path has shifted from manufacturing into magical art, creating pieces rooted in freedom, transformation, and beauty that carries frequency.
Every robe I make tells a story. Sometimes it’s protection, sometimes it’s celebration, and sometimes it’s a reminder of the magic we carry within. They’re not just outfits; they’re protective armor, ceremony, and really good vibes you can wrap yourself in. I work almost entirely with repurposed vintage materials, honoring what already exists and giving it a second life filled with new energy and intention.
Some people make clothes. I make portals.
My work blends old-world textiles with modern symbolism. Think winged rattlesnakes, protective eyes, UFOs, and other mystical messengers, turning each piece into wearable art with its own energy and story. These robes aren’t just something you put on; they’re something you step into.
999 Moons isn’t just a brand, it’s a vibe, a timeline, and a remembering.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was a punk rock riot grrrl before I became the hippie chick I am today. Loud music, ripped tights, and a refusal to play nice. That was my early rebellion. But before all of that, as a small child, I had an intuition. I could see the whole game, the timelines, the matrix, the fact that I was the star of my own movie and everyone else was just playing their part. It was so clear to me then.
Somewhere along the way, I forgot. Life layered on its rules and expectations. I got conditioned, learned the script, and played along. For years I lived like that, dimming something I couldn’t quite name. Then, in my 40s, it all came rushing back. The veil thinned, the timelines revealed themselves again, and I remembered I was the one holding the pen. Let’s just say… I’m not taking direction anymore.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I think I stopped hiding my pain the moment I realized it was actually my fuel. In my riot grrrl days, that power came out loud, through music, clothes, attitude, and not taking sh*t from anyone. It was a battle cry, the kind Kathleen Hanna would’ve screamed from the stage: “That girl thinks she’s the queen of the neighborhood… I got news for you, she is!”
Over time, I learned to channel it differently. Pain isn’t something I try to erase anymore; it’s the undercurrent in my art, the grit beneath the beauty. Every robe I make has a little bit of that story stitched into it, proof that you can transmute anything, no matter how heavy, into something beautiful. That is my purpose in this life: to weave beauty into the world through…Ok, and to break old systems and build something new! But that’s for a different conversation- haha. It all comes from a place of darkness and a place of light.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes. The public version of me is me, just turned up to full volume. I’ve been the punk rock riot grrrl, I’ve been the barefoot hippie chick, and I’ve been the one who sees the matrix and knows she’s writing her own script. None of that is for show; it’s all me, all the time.
My art, my style, my voice, it’s the same whether I’m at a pop-up, on social media, or barefoot in my home. I’ve spent too many years being told to tone it down, so now I keep the dial turned all the way up. What you see is the real me, maybe with a little more makeup and slightly less pet hair, but the same old soul.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m in my space with fabric spread out like a map, Ruby curled up nearby, Luna watching me like she’s supervising the whole operation, and Nixi Rose getting into EVERYTHING. Music is playing, the rest of the world forgets I exist, and I slip into that rhythm…the sound of scissors, the hum of the sewing machine, the way colors and textures start speaking to each other. It’s meditative, but it’s also alive.
I also find deep peace in nature, especially under a big Texas sky at night, my son, Eli, by my side, where I can see the stars and remember that everything is connected, and nothing is ever truly separate. That’s when I feel most myself- both grounded and infinite at the same time.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/999Moons
- Instagram: @adrianfraz
Image Credits
Elias Layne
