Fourth generation designer and artisan, Eliot Raffit's inspiration comes from the 1920's art deco of Paris, New York and Hollywood. With formal training in classical architecture and painting, he creates from his New York studio a new vision of rich romance and elegant beauty for holiday, home, collectibles and fashion. Since 1996, Eliot Raffit has lead the creative expansion of Raffit Ribbons to include the finest ribbons, trims and embellishments enticing the most discerning international houses of fashion including: Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, Diane von Furstenberg, Eileen Fisher and St. John. He holds a degree in architecture from Cornell University.