Elena Velez is a fashion brand known for challenging traditional design norms by incorporating industrial materials and construction methods into their pieces. Their aesthetic is inspired by deconstructed architectural forms and urban decay, creating an avant-garde mixture of street-ready fashion and high-end couture. Founded in 2018 in New York, USA by Elena Velez herself, she brings her experience growing up in the post-industrial cityscape of Milwaukee and her training at the prestigious Parsons School of Design to her brand. Elena Velez's unique style has created waves in the fashion world and caught the attention of celebrities like Solange Knowles who wore a piece by the designer for the MET Gala.