Force et bonté
born from strength and goodness
it begins with a love of cloth and then we play
following the yarns and weaves to where they take us
somewhere easeful, somewhere bright,
somewhere different
Inspired by the French word L’Éléphant, this Amsterdam-based label embodies a philosophy of integrity and resilience. By integrating repurposed textiles into their designs, they foster an ethical ecosystem that supports everyone from the weavers to the end-user.
The Eleph aesthetic blends relaxed tailoring with unconventional details, allowing the inherent quality of the fabrics to shine.
Founded in 2019 by designer Fluer Muijsson. "Collections are curated to the idea of wearing garments - feeling joyful and authentic, offering versatility to its wearer... Eleph became the articulation of what we love."
“We aim to choose and work with our fabrications wisely, meaning that the material selection is done based on composition and quality. The shapes are simple and easy to wear. We have long-standing connections with our suppliers who all create and make our materials with much authenticity, craftsmanship and innovation. We then use those materials as they are, creating shapes that complement them, and in keeping garments simple yet functional we avoid unnecessary embellishments, trims or metals completely.”
“It has become my nature to dive into factories and find out what’s possible, how to work together and learn about their innovations and challenges. My brain starts working overtime when I’m in these surroundings. I’m also always very focused on collaborations with our vendors and mills, trying to see how we can help each other. Their problems can become my gems, so to speak.”
