Podcast Episode 93: Tyler Ellis On What It Takes To Create A Luxury Handbag Brand With Authentic Craftsmanship

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Written By Ally Portee

In this engaging conversation, LA native Tyler shares her journey from a shy child with a passion for accessories to the founder of a renowned handbag brand that rooted in California ease, yet refined in Italian precision

Tyler discusses the impact of her renowned fashion designer father Perry Ellis’ absence, why craftsmanship is essential in luxury fashion, and why she advocates for preserving this art, and her experiences in launching her brand. Her first job was at Michael Kors, taught her the importance of details in fashion. From there she launched her brand, Tyler Ellis, after years of preparation and learning. We talk about the significance of authenticity in business and why she recently moved to Florence, Italy, a city where creativity thrives. The conversation also touches on her design inspirations, celebrity endorsements, and exciting future collaborations.

 

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Podcast Episode 93: Tyler Ellis On What It Takes To Create A Luxury Handbag Brand With Authentic Craftsmanship
Ally Portee
Podcast Episode 93: Tyler Ellis On What It Takes To Create A Luxury Handbag Brand With Authentic Craftsmanship
Ally Portee
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Tyler with her team in the atelier in Florence | Photo provided by Tyler Ellis

 
Ally Portee

Starting out in the world of politics, Ally interned and worked in Washington, DC, in Congress, at The White House, and on political campaigns. Today she’s in a totally different arena: fashion. Developing an eye for sartorial craftsmanship, Ally has learned how to put intricate and detailed collections into words, while developing relationships with some of the world's most leading brands and covering Paris, Milan, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. Ally started SEELE in 2012. Seele [ze-le] is the German word for Soul and its aim is to encourage people with faith-inspired and lifestyle content that stir the soul. Ally has written for Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, The Hollywood Reporter, GQ Middle East, Vogue Arabia, Refinery29, NPR, Arabian Business, and Euronews.

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