Principles

A few principles guide the way Elio Evan designs, chooses materials and looks after its customers. They are not rules for appearance, but standards for making things worth wearing and keeping.

Proportion

A line can feel right without calling attention to itself. The relationship between shoulder, volume and length shapes the character of a garment before any detail is noticed.

Use

A piece should belong to real life. Comfort in movement, ease of combination and the pleasure of wearing it matter as much as how it looks on a hanger.

Material

Fabric, leather, weight and texture have a character of their own. They are chosen for what they bring to the touch, the movement and the form of each piece.

Presence

Clothing does not need to speak louder than the person wearing it. Elio Evan looks for an assured, natural presence without display.

Continuity

Each collection grows from what has been learned. Familiar silhouettes are reconsidered; new ideas find a place when they add something lasting.

Value

Value comes from the entire experience: the quality of the product, its usefulness, the attention of the people behind it and the satisfaction of wearing it again.