Ciel & Couture

Nationality: South Korea
Current residence: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
English name: Elena Jones
Date of birth: March 28, 1986
Birth name: Park Ji-won (박지원)
Occupation: Fashion Designer

Graduated from Seoul National University in Korea with a major in fashion design, she developed an exceptional sensitivity to color and garment structure from an early age. To broaden her horizons, she went on to study at Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada, earning dual degrees with a focus on the integration of fashion design and art technology. In 2017, she chose to settle in Vancouver and co-foundedciel & Couture with her longtime friend Amy, specializing in creating highly artistic, couture-quality women’s gowns tailored to each woman’s unique style and presence. During this time, her work won multiple design awards and gained recognition from a wide range of high-end clients. She has served as both Design and Marketing Director and is dedicated to mentoring young design talent, integrating creativity with business practice