our mission
To create simple clothing and deliver it in a deliberate and sustainable way.
our story
I spent my late teens and early twenties participating in "fast fashion." I'm talking about the brands that offer cheap prices and trendy styles. These clothes eventually meet their fate in the dark crevices of our closets, only to be worn a handful of times. I grew tired of the lack of longevity that these clothes were getting me and I knew I couldn't stand for the unethical practices that it takes to produce these types of clothes. I dreamt of a well-edited wardrobe of high quality basics that would be made responsibly and with care. Eli & Barry is the perfect vehicle for me to design and create this type of clothing for myself and others to wear. Shopping with Eli & Barry means you're taking a stand against fast fashion and the violence in inflicts on people and the environment. It means that we, as a company, get to enjoy the process of creating a garment for you and that we, as the slow fashion community, can change our relationship with the things we put on our body.
So where did the name Eli & Barry come from? My late grandfather was also passionate about local manufacturing and he owned a small jewelry manufacturing company in Colorado that still belongs to my family to this day. The name of my grandfather's company is Elliott Barry, which inspired the name of my own business.
who we are
lily schlosser
I'm Lily and I'm owner and operator of Eli & Barry. I design and pattern draft all the clothes that are for sale here in my web-shop. I started my career as a wardrobe stylist and then I eventually learned that my passion was making things. I live in my hometown of Denver, Colorado with my husband and dog (and baby due October 2020!)
Information on the rest of our team is coming soon!