Elise Kim is an Amsterdam based womenswear and accessories brand founded in 2010 by designer Elise Kim. Elise Kim was born in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam in 1986. When Elise was 16, she left Vietnam to study high school in Toronto, Canada. After high school, she moved to Italy to study Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni in Milan. Following Istituto Marangoni, Elise studied Fashion Design at Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) and Central Saint Martins. She graduated in 2010 at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI). After graduating, Elise Kim was granted the BKVB Funding twice to start her own brand. Elise Kim is defined by the combination of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Deriving from an integer inner source, each collection comes from the pure origin of Elise Kim. Inspiration drawn from memories and everyday life is combined with an emphasis on tailoring, graphic shapes, feminine designs and the use of her unique designed fabrics. Elise Kim works and lives in The Netherlands.