YOU! by Calvin French YOU! Magazine - Issue 1 | Page 78

A paragon of style and class, Ecliff Elie
has become a household name in men’s
fashion throughout the Caribbean
region and beyond. With over 20 years
experience designing and producing
quality clothing in Trinidad and Tobago,
Ecliff Elie’s entrepreneurial spirit and
eye for design and quality have evolved
the brand into a powerhouse. Today,
the Ecliff Elie label stands as one of the
Caribbean’s leading local brands.
Eciff Elie’s rise to the top began at the
age of 14, when he first tried his hand
at tailoring. Before long, Ecliff knew
that he possessed a distinctive skill-set,
that would undoubtedly set him apart
from the rest. With a goal of delivering
exceptional luxury and casual wear with
impeccable fit, Ecliff started designing
and manufacturing both women and
men’s clothing on a larger scale.
His hard work and astute vision would
bear fruit, resulting in several signature
collections. Of greatest distinction are:
For The Love OF Fashion, For the Love
of Fashion II, The Romance, Taste
of Berries, El Hombre de la Hora,
Cavelie’rMordn and Viva Arima!
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As a testament to his hard work and
dedication, Ecliff Elie is the proud holder
of the 2010 Caribbean Fashion Award
for Caribbean Fashion Designer - Male.
Ecliff Elie continues to leave his mark
in fashion. He has been described
as a designer who has made a key
contribution in propelling Caribbean
men’s fashion into the international
hemisphere, and has even captivated
international clientele from various
countries, including Germany, London
and the USA.
In 2012, Ecliff Elie made a strategic
move to specialize in male clothing,
targeting a growing market and
meeting an everincreasing need for
tailored menswear. Ecliff Elie relocated
from its startup location in Arima, to
the up-and-coming fashion hub of
Trinidad - Woodbrook, Port of Spain.
The company now operates both an in-
house atelier and retail store at its new
location, where Ecliff continues to live
his mission every day;
“To create designs entrenched in
innovation and quality that allows our
clients to fall in love and support our
legacy.”