Born in Spain but based in London since 1992, Elena Garcia originally trained as a linguist, specialising in Public Services Interpreting. Her interpreter’s job has led her to work with many local groups and has made her aware of the problems faced by migrant communities and people in penitentiary institutions. Following her passion for design, in 2001 she decided to re-train as a designer and went back to education, finishing a degree in Surface Textiles for Fashion at the London College of Fashion.

Elena’s work blends daring design, traditional techniques, and luxurious, eco-friendly textiles to create beautiful, timeless pieces for women of all ages.

Elena started working on her first collection with friend Ilya Fisher as soon as she finished her degree. The Fisher-Garcia collaboration constituted the basis for the first Elena Garcia collection and can be seen at www.fishergarcia.com

Elena and Ilya still collaborate together and are also working on the design and manufacture of eco clothing for new London retailer Love, Life Stories.

Elena offers eco-design consultancy services, as well as public speaking on sustainable fashion. She is a member of the Ethical Fashion Forum, The Eco Designers Network, the Conscious Designers Collective, London Apparel, the Federation of Small Businesses and Craft Central. She is also the designer behind “upcycling” label Sew Last Season.