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Brand profile
ELEPH
Amsterdam womenswear label making relaxed, quietly quirky pieces from upcycled and carefully sourced European fabrics.
AmsterdamOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$$Price
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What to know about ELEPH
Leftover mill fabric does the work
Collections are built partly from leftover and upcycled mill fabrics, alongside technical silk, cotton and nylon blends made in Italy, Portugal and Ukraine.
Quiet shapes with a kink
Relaxed shirt dresses, gathered smocks and cropped blouses follow slightly odd, easy silhouettes rather than seasonal trends.
Independent, sold through specialty stores
The Amsterdam womenswear label has stayed independent since 2019 and sells at specialty retailers like Namu Shop, La Garconne, Mouki Mou and Neighbour.
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Brand facts
ELEPH is an Amsterdam-based womenswear label founded in 2019, taking its name from the French 'l'elephante' as a symbol of strength and goodness. Collections are built partly from leftover and upcycled mill fabrics, alongside carefully chosen technical silk, cotton and nylon blends made in Italy, Portugal and Ukraine. Relaxed shirt dresses, gathered smocks, cropped blouses and easy separates favour quiet, slightly quirky silhouettes over trend. The brand remains independent and stocks specialty retailers including Namu Shop, La Garconne, Mouki Mou and Neighbour.
- Founded
- 2019
- Origin
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Price
- $$$$
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury