Elizabeth Suzann
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Apparel, Fashion |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Elizabeth Pape |
| Defunct | April 2020 |
| Fate | Ceased operations; revived as Elizabeth Suzann Studio in December 2020 |
| Headquarters | Nashville , United States |
Area served | Direct-to-consumer |
Key people | Elizabeth Pape (Founder and CEO) |
| Products | Minimalist wardrobe staples made from linen, silk, and cotton |
Number of employees | 42 |
| Parent | Elizabeth Suzann Studio (from December 2020) |
Elizabeth Suzann was a direct-to-consumer apparel brand focused on slow fashion, established in 2013 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. At its height, the business employed 42 staff members and managed a 10,000-square-foot fulfillment center. The company ceased operations in April 2020, citing financial strain worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2020, founder Elizabeth Pape revived the venture under the name Elizabeth Suzann Studio, now functioning with only herself and one assistant from a small workshop located in her backyard.
Background
Elizabeth Pape, serving as founder and CEO, initially crafted garments in her spare bedroom and sold them through an online Etsy store prior to officially launching Elizabeth Suzann at the end of 2013. The brand achieved $1 million in revenue within its first year. By 2017, production had shifted to a Nashville warehouse staffed by an internal team of seamstresses, cutters, and fulfillment personnel.
On January 2, 2017, Pape published a blog post comparing garment expenses against those of fast fashion companies. Later that year, she featured on the EconTalk podcast to discuss the financial realities involved in maintaining a sustainable slow fashion business.
Products
Both Elizabeth Suzann and Elizabeth Suzann Studio focus on minimalist wardrobe staples made from natural materials including linen, silk, and cotton.
Popularity
The brand has received public recognition from Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes, underscoring its resonance with prominent creative figures.