Dr Avis Ellis Charles

Couturier, Educator and Champion of Cultural Heritage and Storytelling

The Future of African Fashion

Dr Avis Ellis-Charles is an award-winning couturier, fashion educator, and creative director with an international reputation for excellence in couture craftsmanship and fashion education.

As a specialist in garment construction, heritage techniques, creative innovation and cultural preservation, she has worked with leading institutions and well-known fashion houses to champion excellence in fashion.

Dr Avis and her consultancy ACA were the producers of the acclaimed Dress Codes exhibition in 2025 at Historic Royal Palaces, bringing her passion for education, expertise in couture and dress history to one of the UK's most celebrated fashion exhibitions.

Passionate about nurturing the next generation of designers, she continues to inspire through teaching, mentoring, and promoting the highest standards of craftsmanship.