Elza Khalife is a Lebanese designer based in New York City. Her main inspiration draws from nostalgia, surrealism, and the beauty found in contradiction. She often explores the tensions between structure and softness, chaos and order, past and future. Working with both delicate and structured materials, her designs combine fine textiles and experimental finishes. Embellishments, fabric manipulation, and hand-worked details are used to create pieces that feel personal and unexpected.
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 (website)
@elzakhalife (instagram)
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)