“Sustainability is a big value of mine and I mirror this throughout the entire design process. I use zero-waste techniques with secondhand fabrics to best use up every bit of the vintage materials to reduce my own waste and create something one-of-a-kind.”

Made to Order & Limited Edition Pieces

By producing items based on demand, there is no over-production, excess inventory or waste which is often the result of fast fashion brands in the industry. 

High-Quality Construction

Elly Abels Designs prioritizes quality over quantity: every piece is made with the intention of durability and quality that lasts. This goal is to provide timeless, one-of-a-kind designs to reduce the over-consumption of fashion.

Fabric Waste Repurposed

Since one of the core values of this brand is sustainability, we prioritize zero-waste in every aspect of the design process. From the pattern-drafting to cutting and assembling, fabric scraps are all repurposed, reworked or recycled. 

Locally Made / Low Impact

Elly Abels Designs highlights sustainability through the use of secondhand and upcycled materials, sourcing from local shops, suppliers and services. All products are designed, cut, sewn and packaged under one roof in the Abels Studio in Austin, Texas.

Packing and shipping materials are from recycled materials or compostable packaging that can biodegrade easily.