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Eliot Raffít’s Story
THE EARLY YEARS
THE EARLY YEARS
THE EARLY YEARS
Sunny days and warm nights were abundant in the tropical artist village of Coconut Grove, Florida. Having a creative artist as a father lead to weekend trips to the local art supply store where imaginations soared. Father son adventures were filled with expressive drawing, painting, printing and sculpting. By the youthful age of nine, Eli
Sunny days and warm nights were abundant in the tropical artist village of Coconut Grove, Florida. Having a creative artist as a father lead to weekend trips to the local art supply store where imaginations soared. Father son adventures were filled with expressive drawing, painting, printing and sculpting. By the youthful age of nine, Eliot was off to apprentice with a grand Italian master of the Classical arts. Formal education culminated at Cornell University with a Bachelor of Architecture.
NEW YORK STUDIO
THE EARLY YEARS
THE EARLY YEARS
Eliot's move to New York was an inevitable conclusion, as the center of fashion and culture beckoned him. His New York studio is now home for his creative endeavors as he designs new visions for patterns and products within the realm of luxury holiday, home decor and fashion accessories. Endless inspiration can be found in the Impressioni
Eliot's move to New York was an inevitable conclusion, as the center of fashion and culture beckoned him. His New York studio is now home for his creative endeavors as he designs new visions for patterns and products within the realm of luxury holiday, home decor and fashion accessories. Endless inspiration can be found in the Impressionists paintings of Édouard Manet, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. His fashion inspiration composed from the couture collections of designers Coco Chanel and Christian Dior.
LUXURY RETAIL
THE EARLY YEARS
LUXURY RETAIL
Eliot Raffít’s Christmas ornaments, collectibles and handmade crafts can be found in the finest luxury retail stores in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Bergdorf Goodman on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus at fashionable locations throughout America. Harrods in London and Lane Crawford in Hong Kong and China.