Graduated from Parsons school of design with a BFA in Fashion. And a degrees from Central Saint Martins Menswear. Message me to personalise your fashion learning journey

Perfect! Elliot is a fantastic teacher and very patient! He has a great approach to teaching through showing a technique and then having the student do it.

Perfect! Elliot is a truly visionary and profoundly insightful fashion educator. Not only does he master the complete process from conceptual design to collection realization, but he also excels at contextualizing fashion within frameworks of cultural study, social discourse, and sustainable futures. In his classroom, clothing transcends mere aesthetic expression to become a medium for exploring identity, consumption, and technological evolution.

His teaching methodology blends systematic knowledge-building with open-ended thinking. Whether guiding fabric experimentation, pattern innovation, or analyzing the operational logic of the fashion system, he consistently uses clear reasoning and cutting-edge case studies to push students beyond conventional boundaries. What stands out particularly is his emphasis on cultivating critical thinking and narrative ability—how to tell a meaningful story through a collection, how to balance commerce and art, and how to let design carry broader cultural responsibility.

Elliot’s acute awareness of industry trends, respect for craft traditions, and continuous exploration of innovative possibilities make his teaching both practically grounded and intellectually inspiring. He doesn’t just teach “how to design”—he guides us to reflect on “why we design.” For anyone looking to develop a distinctive perspective and systematic capability in fashion, Elliot is undoubtedly an exceptional mentor who reshapes thinking and unlocks potential.

Perfect! Elliot is really skilled in fashion design from helping me create my initial ideas and finally down to sewing and construction. He also had great taste and I was comfortable asking him any questions I had in mind. Learning from him, he also gave me a lot of advices on how to improve which was priceless.

Perfect! Elliot is an exceptional tutor who approaches fashion as a dynamic form of cultural practice. His teaching transcends the boundary between design and theory, consistently emphasizing that clothing is not merely an object, but a carrier of identity, society, and narrative. Under his guidance, fashion becomes more than a collection of styles and trends—it transforms into a medium for critical thinking and creative expression.

Elliot excels at systematizing and conceptualizing the design process, guiding students from research and mood boards to sketching and collection development, all while instilling a strong awareness of contemporary context. He places particular emphasis on the social dimension of fashion and sustainable thinking, encouraging students to challenge conventions and explore new possibilities between materials, form, and meaning.

His classes are charged with intellectual energy and a dialogic atmosphere. He skillfully uses questioning to inspire independent thinking and enriches theoretical instruction with insights from his practical industry experience. Whether students aim to deepen their design skills or expand their theoretical understanding of fashion, Elliot’s teaching offers both professional growth and intellectual inspiration.

Perfect! Learning with Elliot through Rockaway Design Consulting has been an incredible experience. They’re not only skilled in fashion design and construction but also have a real talent for breaking down complex techniques into clear, manageable steps. Elliot creates a supportive environment while still pushing you to grow, and their feedback on my portfolio has helped me present my work in a much more professional and polished way. You can tell they truly care about their students’ success, both creatively and professionally.

Perfect! I had never sewn before meeting him, and he has taught me not only solid foundational skills but also good sewing hygiene, like pressing between steps, maintaining a clean, organized workspace, and folding my patterns and fabric well. He's also really fun to chat with about fashion, sewing technique, fabric, etc. highly recommend Elliot if you're just beginning your sewing or need advanced skill.