Elza Khalife is a Lebanese designer based in New York City. Her work draws inspiration from nostalgia and surrealism, often reflecting contrasts such as structure and softness, or chaos and order. Working with both delicate and structured materials, she combines fine textiles with experimental finishes. Through embellishment, fabric manipulation, and hand-worked details, her pieces carry a sense of individuality and quiet emotion.
original designs
EMBERS GOWN
Italian illusion tulle layered with custom textile design developed in-house.
collection coming soon.
custom orders
Bespoke Bridal
Custom corset, veil and reworked skirt with & for Sophie Madorsky aka SOPHIE’S VINTAGE BRIDAL
Corset features layers of hand-pleated silk chiffon draped over silk taffeta,
finished with delicate clusters of hand-sewn organic pearls.
Archive Revival
Pattern work for Desert Stars Vintage
Skirt recreated from an archived design, with a re-drafted pattern and custom-fit adaptation
for Taylor Cottrell’s Bridal Reception look.
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Spots are limited, but we’d love to hear from you! If selected to work together, you’ll hear back within a few days with next steps.
elzakhalifestudio@gmail.com
portfolio
@elzakhalife
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Design
2025
École Supérieure des Affaires
Business Administration
2019
Design & Textile Development
Custom RTW & Couture
Bespoke Bridal
Recreation & Archival Work (Patternmaking, Sewing)