Guest Studio: LE Originals

Before it was an international capital of style, New York was a city of makers, tailors, and garment cutters. Lorna Ellis Originals keeps that history alive, operating out of Brooklyn.

Every single item in this collection is a true 1-of-1 archival piece, meticulously handcrafted using premium textiles rescued directly from the cutting room floors of the NYC fashion industry.

By intercepting these luxury fabric remnants before they ever hit a landfill, Lorna breathes second life into the city's excess — even sourcing and restoring vintage, storied hardware to finish each piece.

This is local, sustainable luxury: when these pieces are gone, they are gone forever.

the Artist

Painting, sewing, and crafting for more than 40 years, Lorna is a true NYC artisan, creating jewelry, quilts, and textile art