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Elvis & Kresse

We make the best bags in the world, because we make the best bags for the world.

Kresse Wesling CBE

Co-Founder at Elvis & Kresse

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elvisandkresse.com

Employees 21–50

Headquarters United Kingdom

Elvis & Kresse was founded in 2005 to rescue London’s decommissioned fire-hose. We transform these life-saving hoses into beautiful bags, belts and homeware and donate 50% of the profits to the Firefighters Charity.

Rescued 315+ tonnes of material, donated $500K+ to charity
Certified Social Enterprise + Founding UK B Corp
Designed to be Regenerative: Built a straw bale HQ, generates renewable energy, treats wastewater and sequesters carbon

Energy & Environment

Notable Achievements

2025, Named Walpole's Most Sustainable Luxury Brand.
Rescued over 300 tonnes of material
Donated more than $500,000.00

Currently Operating in 52 Regions

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Press Mentions

April 15, 2025

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May 10, 2024

Elvis & Kresse: Business and Interior Goals.

Elvis & Kresse, a sustainable luxury brand, repurposes discarded fire hoses into stylish accessories. Their commitment to environmental responsibility and social impact is evident in their...

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August 7, 2023

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