My academic background includes a diploma in photography, a BA degree in Educational Science and Social Psychology at the University of Hagen, and a MA in Contemporary Fashion Design from IFA Paris and Instituto Lorenzo de´ Medici in Florence, complemented by formal training in Fashion Assistant at STF Zürich and Fashion Design and Production in Sacramento, California, where I graduated with highest honors. This combination of education, psychology, design theory, and hands-on technical development allows me to move fluidly between concept and execution.

I come from a family deeply rooted in the arts and education - my father is a writer and multidisciplinary artist, my grandmother, a strong feminist thinker, was an educator devoted to philosophy and culture, and my mother - an educator as well - and a woman of strength and refined taste, shaped my understanding of aesthetics from an early age. Their influence continues to inform how I think, create, and work.

With ELS, I focus on season-less collections, sustainable material sourcing, and a distinct visual language defined by contrast, precision, and emotional resonance. Through PULP, I extended this philosophy beyond the garment - creating space for reflection, conversation, and accessible education around ethics, culture, and the future of fashion.

If you would like to learn more about my work, process, or collaborations, don´t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to share more and continue the conversation.