Once Upon a Time...
My name is Elena, I live in Paris (France) and I created Paper Motel in late November 2016 on a cold rainy day. After graduating from my Fashion School in Paris, I quickly realized that if I wanted to truly design something, the best way was to be able to control the whole making process, from the original idea to the final product. So what's better way to achieve this goal than create a business of your own, right?
The name Paper Motel comes from my fascination for vintage and abandoned places where all the neons, signs and room keys have a story. I'm also a huge fan of paper, whether it's a love note, shimmery sheets transformed into a cool DIY or a notebook full of ideas.
My inspiration comes from the movies I love, pop-culture and my travels! I design patches and pins because denim is my daily uniform, and travel goods because I'm always looking forward to the next adventure time!
I hope that the Paper Motel accessories will bring extra joy in your life!
xo,
Elena
