Eleanor Amoroso

Grey Sheep

@eleanor_amoroso

Location

london / United Kingdom

University

university of westminster

Graduation year

2011

London-based designer Eleanor Amoroso launched her label after attracting attention for her uniquely handcrafted graduate collection. Her work has previously been described as a 'commemoration of the forgotten art of craftsmanship' and was featured on the cover of Volt Magazine, worn by model Alice Dellal, just months after graduating. Studying womenswear at the highly acclaimed University of Westminster, Eleanor experimented with a range of creative processes and went on to discover a passion for handcrafting materials, more specifically the knotting techniques of macramé - her work becoming more akin to knitwear. Inspired by contemporary design, she has developed her own unique technique of making garments from long lengths of fine fringing and using macramé techniques to create innovative knits. She has modernised an ancient craft, which she continues to develop further in her work; currently focusing on her line of modern and timeless jewellery pieces and working on private and commercial commissions. All of Eleanor's pieces are handmade in her studio and show her love for the traditional and handmade over the mass-produced. All pieces are made to the highest quality, reflecting the brand's core values.

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