about Vanelse

VanElse is a luxury fashion brand founded by Dutch designer Else Hardjopawiro. It’s known for its distinct focus on women’s couture, including business attire, tailored suits, jackets, skirts, and other garments that combine elegance with vibrant design elements. Hardjopawiro has a background in business and leadership, which she transitioned into her fashion career to create a brand celebrated for quality and unique styling with cultural influences. VanElse garments are produced in the Netherlands with attention to exclusivity and quality, and they are available in limited editions.

vanelse's Mission

VanElse is a name synonymous with innovation and elegance in couture. Each garment is handmade in harmonious symphony between beauty and luxury. The brand is known for its bold, elegant and eye-catching designs.

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vanelse's vision

Every woman has an inner magical beauty and strength just waiting to be revealed! We are on a mission to bring out this magical essence of women. We do this by using the beautifully shaped female body and adding a touch of masculine aspects as a starting point for creating each design. Our vision is to bring out the inner beauty and strength in every woman.

Partnerships

Partner-ships

VanElse collaborates with ‘Stichting voor het Kind’ to support vulnerable children in the Netherlands, creating joyful experiences for them. Additionally, VanElse partners with ‘Miss Universe Netherlands’, providing elegant fashion designs for contestants to enhance their stage presence. These partnerships highlight VanElse’s commitment to community impact and promoting beauty and empowerment in fashion.