Fashion is theater, ritual, and release.
In a world driven by trends and algorithms, Tiye Eliza is a striking outlier — a brand born from ancestral whispers, street culture, and visions of the future. The creative force behind the label, Tiye, is a self-taught designer whose work refuses to be rushed, boxed, or watered down. Instead, each collection exists as a story, a ritual, a revolution.
“Staying true to my vision means staying rooted in my why — storytelling through style, identity, and evolution.”
Tiye Eliza thrives where nostalgia meets the unknown. Pulling from ancestral memory, dreams, and raw city energy, Tiye describes fashion as intuitive — a deeply intentional process that honors culture, resistance, and rebirth. While trends swirl around her, she remains grounded in a deeper rhythm.
“Trends are tools, not rules,” she says. “I interpret them through my lens, not chase them.”
Having graced New York Fashion Week and produced multiple runway experiences, Tiye has learned that the most important ingredient is presence.
“Being present with my work, my models, my team — that’s what brings everything to life.
”Each show becomes a sacred space, a stage for transformation. Fashion, for Tiye, is more than visual — it’s spiritual.
Designing With Audacity & Heart
“My work is a love letter to identity. I don’t believe in playing small with expression.”
At the heart of Tiye Eliza is a commitment to activism, self-expression, and cultural celebration. Through earthy tones, symbolic silhouettes, and emotionally rich textures, Tiye honors Black women, queer folks, and all those who move through the world boldly.
Self-Taught to Self-Assured
Her advice to aspiring designers?
“Start where you are. Use what you have.
What you lack in credentials you make up for in courage.”
Without formal training, Tiye built her brand through instinct, resilience, and raw creative fire. Tiye Eliza is more than a label — it’s a movement. An ode to those who create from memory, live in full color, and wear their truth like armor.
