Ella Mae and Tyler McGillivary's Collaboration Is Rooted in Nature
Inspired by fossils and their hidden beauty.
Los Angeles-based sustainable fashion brand, Ella Mae, and New York designer Tyler McGillivary have teamed up to create a capsule that beautifully blends their shared passion for exploration, adventure and collecting unique keepsakes.
This collaboration feels like a natural fit. McGillivary’s love for illustration, nature, digital art and early cartoons align perfectly with Mae’s focus on craftsmanship, sustainability and her deep connection to the planet. Their creative visions come together seamlessly in this collection, rooted in nature and full of imaginative flair.
The capsule draws inspiration from earthy natural tones, featuring a color palette of warm wood, amber, red clay and stone hues. The pieces, like the “Ammonite Dress,” “Prehistoric Hoodie,” “Rainbow Fossil Dress” and “Fern Skirt,” evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia, as if plucked straight from a day spent exploring a natural history museum or wandering through the desert.
But why fossils? The answer is simple — fossils represent the hidden beauty waiting to be unearthed. Much like a fossil, the collection reveals something deeper beneath the surface, a metaphor for the quality and craftsmanship that’s often waiting to be discovered in unexpected places.
Tyler McGillivary and Ella Mae’s collaboration is available for purchase on Tyler McGillivary’s official website. Take a look at the gallery to see the pieces in action.
If you’re into fashion team-ups, be sure to read about Ksubi and Mowalola’s recent capsule.
