elbo
Inspired by the beauty and drama of theatrical and period costume elbo designs and makes wearable pieces of theatre for everyday life.
Elbo is the fashion and accessories label set up by costume designer and maker Emma Burton. Emma combines sumptuous mixes of pattern and textured fabrics and trims from a wide range of sources including vintage shops, markets and costume resources.
Hand painted silk roses, beading and vintage fabrics are juxtaposed with clashing prints, striking colours and a sprinkle of glitter to create unique and luxurious fashion accessories.
The full elbo range includes reversible and non reversible handbags, tote bags, yoga mat bags, purses, lavender eye bags, tops and skirts and a made to order bridal bag collection.
The label currently sells through independent boutiques and galleries internationally and has been featured in magazines such as Vogue and TV programs such as WAGS Boutique in February 2007.
Emma graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2001 where she specialised in mixed media textiles after completing a fashion degree at Northumbria University. She has worked with Alexander McQueen and her textile designs have been sold to Donna Karan and Michiko Koshino. She now lives in London and divides her time between elbo and designing and making costumes for stage, theatre and dance.
