Tyler Ellis - Exclusive Collaboration with the Estate of Slim Aarons
Tyler Ellis is thrilled to introduce an exclusive collaboration with the estate of the renowned American photographer Slim Aarons for the Summer 2024 collection.
Celebrating the photographer’s iconic legacy, Tyler Ellis have reworked 3 of Aarons’ most prolific images ‘Sunbathing by the sea in Florida’ (Circa 1955), ‘Beach at St. Tropez’ (1977) and ‘Hotel du Cap Eden Roc’ (1976) for their “Snapshot Satchels” meticulously fashioning them onto their signature Marilyn and Stella handbag designs in limited numbers.
Each of the acclaimed visuals is masterfully transferred onto recyclable PVC and a luminous patent leather and carefully affixed to each silhouette by the adept artisans of Le Sieci in the famed leather region of Tuscany, Italy. The limited-edition capsule is comprised of 25 pieces per style and is exclusive to www.tylerellis.com.
Prices for the capsule range from to $2,500 to $5,000; with 10% of each online sale being donated to The FASHION TRUST U.S. a non-profit initiative dedicated to discovering funding and nurturing young design talent with the aim of helping them build their label into a thriving global brand.
“As a designer I find myself immersed in a world where beauty, travel, and coastal tranquillity merge into a portrait of life’s most exquisite moments, when embracing Slim Aarons’ iconic photography. Having spent significant parts my life in California, New York, and now Italy, (all areas where Slim resided) his photos resonate deeply, especially the allure of Italy’s timeless charm and simplistic elegance. Slim Aarons’ artistry gracefully harmonizes the realms of luxury and creative brilliance, infusing our collaboration with a profound sense of connection between past and present. His images are eternally captivating and invite viewers to rediscover the great beauty of the destinations he so masterfully captures in his work. Our ‘Snapshot Satchels’ collection in collaboration with the Slim Aarons estate allows you to take memories with you or carry inspiration for your next holiday.” Tyler Ellis, Creative Director.
About Slim Aarons
Over the course of a career lasting half a century, Slim Aarons (1916-2006) portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu. In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside—but quite separate from—the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the Twentieth Century.
Slim was raised in New York and New Hampshire and began his photography career while in the Army and before long was appointed the official photographer of the United States Military Academy at West Point. When war broke out, he was sent as a combat photographer for Yank magazine and saw action from North Africa to the Middle East to Europe, witnessing the fall of Tobruk and the liberation of Rome, and he received a Purple Heart.
After leaving the army, Slim became a freelance photojournalist and through his Yank connections headed for his first civilian tour of duty in Hollywood. Slim photographed the Hollywood elite – Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh to name but a few. When Life magazine opened a bureau in Rome, Slim relocated and it was in the Eternal City, destination of an international array of celebrities and aristocrats, that Slim began in earnest his lifelong project documenting the Beautiful People.
Slim worked for the leading magazines of the day including Life, Holiday, Town & Country, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Travel & Leisure, traveling often to attend parties in Beverly Hills or on Park Avenue, spending winters in Gstaad or Palm Beach, summers on the French or Italian riviera or all around the Caribbean. Slim was very much at ease and on familiar terms with the world’s elite and he brought to his portraits a freshness and certain élan that they greatly appreciated. As a result, Slim was welcomed into the exclusive retreats of the world’s glitterati and his imagery attains a degree of intimacy approaching that of family photos.
In recent years, the influence of his work has been increasingly acknowledged and he is now regarded as one of the most influential photographers of his generation.
About Tyler Ellis
Tyler Ellis, the daughter of the iconic American fashion designer Perry Ellis and Hollywood TV writer and executive Barbara Gallagher, launched her eponymous luxury accessories brand in 2011.
Her seasonless designs balance luxury and function with a timeless elegance. As a result, Tyler’s handbags and clutches have become a mainstay on international red carpets, earning the designer a host of celebrity fans.
Tyler’s creations are brought to life by multi-generational Italian artisans in the famed leather region of Le Sieci, Florence. Each bag is constructed by hand, with made to order and customizable options available. Tyler Ellis represents an impassioned commitment to couture and the highest quality craftsmanship garnering the brand a global following.
Tyler lives with her family between Florence and Los Angeles.
About The FASHION TRUST U.S.
The FASHION TRUST U.S. is a non-profit initiative dedicated to discovering, funding, and nurturing young design talent with the aim of helping them build their label into a thriving global brand.
Winners are awarded financial grants and mentorships covering budget, strategy, digital, merchandising, and general business support.
To help bring attention to the initiative and assemble a strong group of Patrons and Donors, the Fashion Trust
U.S. will be guided under the leadership of Laura Brown, Anne Crawford, Tania Fares, Tan France, and Karla Welch, with Hanna Isaksson as director.
U.S.-based designers in business (Ready-to-Wear, Jewellery and Accessories) for at least two to seven years, as well as recent graduates will be invited to apply to the Fashion Trust. Following a review by a board of industry leaders, the winners and grants will be announced at the prestigious annual Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in April 2024.