Eliza Axelson-Chidsey is a designer and consultant based in New York working at the intersection of fashion, lifestyle, and hospitality. Inspired by the senses, material, and form she brings a combination of quiet poeticism, and pragmatism to her work.

She co-founded of the shoe brand, Alumnae, served as Design Director for the Empellón hospitality group, and curates design exhibitions in addition to her personal practice.

Eliza holds a Master’s degree in Design Products from Royal College of Art in London, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design from Parsons School of Design, and a Bachelor’s degree from The New School, both in New York City.