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2018 Spring Collection

Introducing a.ell design's 2018 Spring Collection!  This collection combines romantic silhouettes with island-inspired prints to create a unique ready to wear line. As always, we chose eco-friendly fabrics such as bamboo, hemp, and organic cotton that are great for your body, and our earth! Each piece in this collection was thoughtfully created in our Portland atelier.  View new collection here!

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Super Sale and Free Shipping!

 We are offering you HUGE discounts this week online only, to kick start your holiday shopping!  Use code THANKYOU to receive 15% your entire order! Use code SUPERSALE for special 30% off already reduced Sale prices! YES that is in addition to the already reduced prices and can be combined with the 15% off total order discount! To top it all off your entire order shipped within the U.S.A will  receive FREE shipping! Sale runs 1 week only Monday November 20 - Monday November 27th.  All items are limited to quantities in store, so don't wait, order now! We hope you will take this opportunity to purchase gifts ethically made and fashion created using sustainable practices. Your dollars make a difference to...

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Hot Summer Days and FREE Shipping!!

  Hot days of summer are here!  We have you covered with everything you need from sundresses, to sun hats, bikinis, shimmer oil, and so much more.   Order now and receive FREE shipping through August 6, use code SUMMER Happy shopping, friends! ~ the a.ell atelier team

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The Perfect little bamboo dress made by a.ell design

  The perfect dress - made by a.ell design - by Mo’orea Luna  Angelique Ell owner of a.ell design & atelier has created many unique designs, all made with organic materials including bamboo, cotton, and hemp. Amongst all of her designs my favorite is the fashionable and versatile twist & wrap dress. Initially made as a bridesmaid dress, I enjoyed wearing it casually on a beach walk as a strapless dress.         It was a rather hot day, like most days here on Kauai. I even remember telling Rebecca, our photographer of the day, that I hoped it would cool down because I had obligated myself to a hike later that day. Fortunately this dress wasn’t hard to...

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Eco loving at a.ell atelier

Most of our customers know that a.ell’s soul purpose is focused on the well being of our planet. Eco friendly clothing is where we started, and we continue to grow from. Although the following of our bamboo, hemp, soy, and organic cotton products is large, there are also a lot of you out there that may not know our reasoning. Yes, we love nature, and being outdoors. But those are not our only reasons for using Eco fibers. We believe that the way we treat our earth parallels the way we treat ourselves. Our body is a temple, as is the planet that we live on. One company or one customer alone cannot save the earth on their own, but...

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