Rachel Mills

Rachel Mills is a New Zealand fashion designer known for her eponymous label of elevated essentials and for her work in revitalising local garment manufacturing. Her brand works to break the cycle of over-production through a made-to-order model, and in 2019 Rachel expanded into owning and operating a garment manufacturing business called The Pattern Table which focuses on local production and provides training and employment opportunities in the industry.

Rachel is a judge in the Circular Design Innovation Award.