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We Win - Best Women's Purse

We Win - Best Women's Purse

By Bold Apps Aug 7, 2019

Yesterday we found ourselves in a lovely piece in The Independent by journalist Tamara Abraham. It was a detailed review of 10 women's wallets and purses. You can find the full...

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Cleaning up the beaches on Henderson Island

Cleaning up the beaches on Henderson Island

By Bold Apps Jul 30, 2019

A few weeks ago we received a fascinating image of one of our wallets on Henderson Island. Its owner (James Beard), an Elvis & Kresse fan, was letting us know...

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How to Build a Sustainable Brand

How to Build a Sustainable Brand

By Bold Apps Jul 9, 2019

We were asked to contribute to the Summer 2019 edition of INFO magazine, here is your sneak peak! Solve an actual, crisis level problem. Most entrepreneurs consider themselves to be...

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Caught our Podcast? - 40 Minute Mentor

Caught our Podcast? - 40 Minute Mentor

By Bold Apps May 31, 2019

A few weeks ago I sat down with James Mitra, founder of JBM Consulting, to contribute to their 40 Minute Mentor series.James met Elvis on a train years ago by...

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We Just Created 3 Scholarships for Solar Engineers!!

We Just Created 3 Scholarships for Solar Engineers!!

By Bold Apps Apr 18, 2019

We have created 3 scholarships for female solar engineers! As most of you will know, we donate 50% of our profits to charities linked to the raw materials we rescue....

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From Waste to Luxury - The Age of Plastic Podcast

From Waste to Luxury - The Age of Plastic Podcast

By Bold Apps Feb 11, 2019

How exactly is waste turned into a coveted luxury good? I had the opportunity to talk with the lovely Andrea Fox from The Age of Plastic. If you ever wanted...

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

By Bold Apps Dec 24, 2018

The entire Elvis & Kresse team hope you have a lovely festive season and we look forward to seeing you again soon in 2019. Our workshop will be closed from around...

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How we Feel about Black Friday

How we Feel about Black Friday

By Bold Apps Nov 20, 2018

To put it very simply, we don't like Black Friday. We don't participate in Black Friday, other discount days or sales seasons. Let me explain... 1 - Elvis & Kresse is...

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Sustainable Change in 7 Questions with CoGo Founder, Ben Gleisner

Sustainable Change in 7 Questions with CoGo Founder, Ben Gleisner

By Bold Apps Nov 16, 2018

What you care about matters, and now it can make a difference through every purchase decision you make. This month an exciting new shopping platform will be announced. One that...

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An Interview with Burberry - Kresse Wesling of Elvis & Kresse

An Interview with Burberry - Kresse Wesling of Elvis & Kresse

By Bold Apps Nov 2, 2018

In the past year, the Burberry Foundation has created a unique partnership with sustainable luxury company Elvis & Kresse to transform at least 120 tonnes of leather off-cuts from the...

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My Fives Rules For Succeeding as an Environmental Entrepreneur

My Fives Rules For Succeeding as an Environmental Entrepreneur

By Bold Apps Oct 31, 2018

Kresse Wesling, the co-founder of Elvis & Kresse, on what she's learnt from launching an award-winning sustainable luxury brand Elvis & Kresse is a pioneering sustainable luxury brand established in...

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Sustainable Fashion In 7 Questions With Richard Murr

Sustainable Fashion In 7 Questions With Richard Murr

By Bold Apps Oct 16, 2018

Tell us a little about yourself and what you do? I’m Richard Murr, 27 years old and I run a small store in Gateshead. I’ve had a passion for vintage clothing...

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Our Brand Story

For over a decade none of London’s fire-hose has gone to landfill and over 300 tonnes of material has been reclaimed. In 2017 the Burberry Foundation partnered with Elvis & Kresse to tackle the even greater global problem of leather waste. This Five-year partnership will see at least 120 tonnes of leather off-cuts from Burberry recrafted into new luxury items, designed and sold by Elvis & Kresse.

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