Ellen Wise

The Designer & Couturier

Portrait of Ellen Wise

Ellen Wise is an American haute couture fashion designer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more than a decade, she has delighted her clientele with one-of-a-kind bespoke wedding, evening, and professional attire. In 2018, Ellen launched to an international audience, presenting collections on the runways of New York, San Francisco, and Vancouver.

Trained in Paris and San Francisco, Ellen is renowned for creating one-of-a-kind wearable art. Inspired by the simplicity of natural beauty, she practices the time-honored method of moulage to sculpt elegant and timeless silhouettes.

"In recent years, couturier and designer Wise has emerged as a godsend for professionals requiring ensembles that effortlessly transition from day to evening, as well as those desiring exquisite gowns for social affairs such as San Francisco’s ballet and symphony opening night galas."

Ahn-Minh Lee for the Nob Hill Gazette