Jeffrey Epstein turned victims’ birthdays into instruments of control: forcing teenage girls into disturbing, tailor-made costumes that transformed what should have been joyful days into lifelong trauma. TH

Epstein Weaponized Birthdays: Court Files Expose How He Forced Victims into Creepy Custom Outfits

New York / Beijing, January 23, 2026 — Newly released portions of court documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s estate and related civil suits have unveiled a particularly disturbing ritual: the financier deliberately selected victims’ birthdays as prime opportunities for abuse, requiring the girls — many still teenagers — to wear outfits he had custom-made to fulfill his specific, disturbing preferences. The clothing ranged from infantilized princess gowns with inappropriate modifications to role-play costumes that blurred the line between fantasy and coercion, all tailored through discreet channels known only to his inner circle.

These were not spontaneous acts. Depositions and invoices show Epstein viewed birthdays as moments of heightened emotional exposure — times when young women might feel isolated or eager for validation — making them ideal for deepening psychological dominance. One survivor recalled being told to “put on your birthday present” while standing in front of a mirror as Epstein directed every detail of the outfit and pose. The garments served dual purposes: props for immediate abuse and lasting symbols of powerlessness that would haunt the victims long after the encounter ended.

Global reaction has been swift and visceral. On TikTok, X, Weibo, and Douyin, clips dissecting the unsealed files have collectively garnered tens of millions of views, with users expressing equal parts horror and rage. In mainland China — where Epstein’s elite network has long fascinated netizens — related hashtags surge before vanishing under censorship, only to reappear in private groups. Advocacy organizations for trafficking survivors are now pressing for deeper investigation into the supply chain behind the custom clothing and the enablers who facilitated Epstein’s access to vulnerable girls year after year.

Even in death, Epstein’s methods continue to shock. The birthday ritual underscores that his crimes were never impulsive; they were engineered with precision, exploiting the very occasions society deems safe and sacred. Each revealed costume becomes another piece of evidence that the system protecting predators failed catastrophically — and that full accountability remains unfinished business.