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Every recorded entry, with its finding
| # | Style | Stated composition | Class |
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| 001 | Anna Top Velvet Black | Handcrafted from 2 vintage corduroy pieces | Unclassified |
| 002 | Arcola Jean Dark/Mid Blue | Handcrafted from two pairs of vintage jeans | Unclassified |
| 003 | Audrey Jeans Black | Handcrafted from two pairs of vintage jeans | Unclassified |
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Recorded findings for ELV Denim
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- Anna Top Velvet Black · Handcrafted from 2 vintage corduroy pieces
- Arcola Jean Dark/Mid Blue · Handcrafted from two pairs of vintage jeans
- Audrey Jeans Black · Handcrafted from two pairs of vintage jeans
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About ELV Denim
Owner · Anna Foster is the owner of ELV Denim.
ELV Denim (East London Vintage) is a fully upcycled brand that sources second-hand denim from UK vintage warehouses, hand-curates it, and cuts and re-crafts every piece in its own East London ateliers, with washing at a local launderette using roughly 7 litres of water per pair versus about 10,000 for new jeans. Production, including leather work, is concentrated in one East London neighbourhood with stated fair pay and no zero-hour contracts. Because material is reclaimed, original fibre farm origin is inherently untraceable, and ELV does not publish a formal named supplier list or certifications.
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Recorded features & ownership
Every E.L.V. DENIM piece is made from 100% upcycled materials sourced from preloved garments and fabrics, with denim as the brand's signature material. Alongside its denim, E.L.V. DENIM offers a cotton collection upcycled using textiles from luxury hotels.
Upcycled/reclaimed vintage denim (no new cotton fibre)
Own East London ateliers (hand-cutting/re-crafting) and local leather factories; not formally named
Founded in 2018 as a British slow fashion denim brand, E.L.V. DENIM centres craftsmanship and attention to detail while giving new life to garments destined for landfill. No certifications such as GOTS, B Corp or OEKO-TEX are stated on any live E.L.V.…
What the sources support
ELV Denim does not hold GOTS certification.
ELV Denim does not hold OEKO-TEX certification.
ELV Denim clothing brand is not a member of 1% for the Planet.
ELV Denim clothing brand is not a vegan clothing brand.
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How ELV Denim compares across published ratings
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| Directory | Published result | What it measures or reports | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good On You ↗ | Good · 4/5 | Planet: Good · People: Good · Animals: Good | 23 Jun 2025Captured 24 Aug 2026 |
| The Throne Scan | Recorded result | 119 eligible styles checked for stated fibre composition; 6.7% plant among recorded textile styles | 5 Sep 2026 |
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Last checked 2026-09-05 · verified · Ask us to rescan this listing