Artist and designer, Louise Presley is a gatherer of antique garments, vintage textiles and a rescuer of the random.
Working solely with materials that are sensitive to the environment she makes one-off garments, accessories and artwork that have purpose and meaning. As a fashion designer in the eco-friendly 90s, Louise Presley grounds her work in ethical values. She employs traditional skills and time-worthy techniques to counterbalance wasteful consumption. Her style is vernacular, intergenerational and appeals to those interested in a good back story.
In 2014 The Harley Foundation granted Louise the inaugural £5,000 Studio Award. The Award was set up to reward the work and dedication of the studio artists based there.
*As the founder of Hope & Elvis she returned to full-time making in 2018.
