Helena Elston Studio is a material research based brand investigating the interconnection of waste, ecology and fashion. As a sustainable textile designer and Art Director, Helena Elston is driven by the connection of textile, fashion, narrative, ecology and production.
She investigates circular design through a regenerative approach to fashion.
Helena 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. She recently moved her studio from London to NYC where she continues her work with mycelium grown textiles, brand development/partnerships and creative direction.
Awards
The Grand Design Challenge | 1st Place Concept Winning Team | Logitech x RCA (2020)
J Rusitzky Prize-Fund Outstanding Craftsmanship | Syracuse University (2018)
