Their purpose was to invite wider participation in Swedish folk traditions by making available an outfit that is not restricted to a specific gender.

Clue said that when they discovered the nyckelharpa at the youth camp, they felt it was an appropriate fit for their body type while combining qualities they liked about the violin and guitar.

[4] Clue often performs on stage alone,[7] combining autobiographical lyrics and spoken word about discovering their non-binary gender identity.

British arts reviewer William Quinn described Clue as having a "deep, lilting voice" and a musical performance that is "a multifaceted experience" that is "indefinable by definition".

[2] In a 2023 interview, Clue reported plans to perform for King Carl XVI Gustaf in Strängnäs at a National Day of Sweden celebration later that year.

[3] Quinn reviewed Clue's performance at the Edinburgh Tradfest in 2023: "Fredy is really a creator of remarkable experiences, a true innovator in the folk art space.

[16] The idea first occurred to Clue during a conversation with a friend at the 2018 Bingsjöstämman [sv] folk festival about the need for a traditional outfit that was not gendered female or male.

They led a series of focus group meetings with young queer people associated with Sweden's folk music and dance communities.

[17] Clue and Björs sought assistance from a silversmith, a dance shoe designer, and a tailor to produce the costume's various components.

[15] Clue made the sewing pattern available as early as July 2023,[2] but also encourages Swedes to produce their own with modifications to suit users' individual identities.

[18] The release also sparked discussions on social media, including negative reactions from people in the Swedish folk community to whom Clue refers as the dräpo, or 'dress police'.

[5] Clue is hopeful that these discussions will raise awareness of non-binary people in the Swedish folk community[20] and create room for more to participate.