Reaching back to old traditions and evoking the forms used in peasant culture is a recurring pattern in the methodical reconstruction of national culture. In the 19th century, Matyó became the representative embodiment of everything Hungarian, with a prominent role in sketching a romantic national self-image and an impact that can still be felt to this day. Sára Kocsis’s My Hungarian Heritage collection explores the relevance of peasant traditions, how they interact with young people, and how they can be incorporated into fashion.