About EIVLIS
Hey there-welcome to EIVLIS
I am Silvie, born and raised in Chur, artist and maker of your EIVLIS pieces.
EIVLIS is a new upcycling label for fashion as well as accessories and was launched by me in 2022. For EIVLIS I transform used textiles and leftover materials into new designs. This includes, among other things, my own screen prints, which are available for purchase in limited editions.
Back to the roots
EIVLIS, Silvie backwards, is meant to refer to thinking backwards. Backwards in the sense of “back to the beginning”, to sustainable and local materials, reusable resources, handmade and less is more. EIVLIS calls attention to using more sustainable, fair and regionally produced products and extending the lifespan of clothing. In addition, the work and the people behind the clothing should be given more value again.
As a trained clothing designer, it is my passion to deal with clothing and its components. Thinking differently about fashion and creating new ideas on how to use resources fascinates and motivates me every day. As a fashion freak, my heart has always been beating for the idea of setting up my own fashion label. In doing so, I wanted to incorporate the topics of sustainability, transparency in production and the value of the work behind a garment more again. During my bachelor studies in Fine Arts at the ZHdK in Zurich, several ideas for EIVLIS were born. At the end of 2021 I made the decision to put my heart and soul into EIVLIS.
Et voilà – here we are now.
Sustainability
Consumption dominates our society. The clothing cycle is global and of gigantic proportions. We buy, use and dispose. In the process, the lifespan of clothing is becoming shorter and shorter. Leading fast fashion labels support this behavior through low prices, which brings devastating working conditions. Did you know that the fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world after the oil industry?
Reduce
The goal of EIVLIS is to reuse existing resources, support slow fashion and swim against the fast fashion tide. On the finished EIVLIS piece you can always see what material it was made of and what use it had before. The used materials already carry a story with them. EIVLIS thus allows the material a new life and you a lot of joy when wearing.
Reuse
At EIVLIS, the focus is on the production of unique items. Because every piece of clothing is as unique as the person who wears it. There is only a limited number of each print or design. This ensures that no unnecessary surplus of clothing is produced and that the individual garments are worn with great pleasure and appreciation. Sustainable fashion has not been boring for a long time.
Repair
On our side, old clothes and leftover materials are not seen as waste, but as raw materials for new things. EIVLIS sources working materials from regional brockis and draws inspiration for designs and prints from the surrounding area. This results in new shirts, pants, skirts, bags and other accessories. Curious? Fee free to check out the shop.
raiffeisen futura Sustainability Award 2024
The Raiffeisen Futura Sustainability Award honors outstanding projects by Raiffeisenbank Bündner Rheintal that are committed to supporting the environment and society. The award supports innovative ideas that drive sustainable progress in the region and inspire a wide audience. In October 2024, EIVLIS won 1st place in the Individual category, recognized for its exceptional contribution to sustainability.
Production
EIVLIS takes SUSTAINABILITY and TRANSPARENCY very seriously. This means that all products are made under fair conditions and from used materials. All production steps are made in Switzerland (Chur or Lucerne) by myself. There is a lot of work and love for detail behind it.There are no distinctions in sizes and genders. EIVLIS should appeal to everyone. If something doesn’t fit anymore or the product is defective, I offer repairs and adjustments.
At EIVLIS we don’t produce in collections, but when new ideas arise or on demand. At the moment I do everything myself from design to production. That’s why there is not something new in the store every week. Less is known to be more.
In production, it is important to me to respond to the needs of the wearers. A personal exchange is therefore very important to me. Certain designs can already be adapted to your own measurements and materials. You can always contact me if you like an EIVLIS model, if you have your own matching fabric at home or if you want to choose something from my material archive.
Partner stores
Where to find EIVLIS products?
Do you want to work, think or create together? Hit me up.
Whether you have a fabric at home that you are particularly passionate about and would like to make an EIVLIS piece out of, or you just want to share your opinion. Contact me. I look forward to your inquiry.