Helena Elston Studio is a material research based brand investigating the interconnection of waste, ecology and fashion. As a sustainable textile designer, Helena Elston is driven by the connection of textile, fashion, narrative, ecology and body.
She investigates circular design through a regenerative approach to fashion.
Helena was born in America where she grew up between New Jersey and New York City. She received a BFA in Apparel Design from Syracuse University. In the Summer of 2021, she received her Masters Degree in Textile Design from the Royal College of Art. Currently, her studio is based in London where she continues to explore mycelium grown textiles.
Awards
The Grand Design Challenge | 1st Place Concept Winning Team | Logitech x RCA (2020)
J Rusitzky Prize-Fund Outstanding Craftsmanship | Syracuse University (2018)
