Libby Tolm
Founder & Technical Director
Libby operates at the intersection of high-concept design and meticulous execution. With a background in finance, she brings a highly analytical, architectural mindset to the fashion industry. Over years of bringing visions to life for premium brands, she mastered the complex mechanics of knitwear and the science of fit, founding Elite Knitting to bridge the gap between creative concepts and the extreme precision of luxury handcraft.
Guided by her core philosophy of “Logic and Humanity,” Libby believes exceptional fashion cannot exist without deep respect for its makers. Rejecting the standard factory model, she built a decentralized, ethical studio that prioritizes the soul of a design over the speed of an assembly line. This empathy for her artisans is matched only by her strict standards, including a Zero-Waste operations and Synthetic-Free Mandate to protect both the environment and the makers.
Today, Libby partners directly with top fashion houses and private clients, using her deep knowledge of fiber and form to solve intricate structural challenges. Under her creative direction, Elite Knitting goes beyond making clothing; it crafts wearable art built on human integrity, sustainable materials, and unmatched technical skill.
Tatyana Rivera
Co-Founder & Head Hand-Knitting Sample Maker
The very heart of Elite Knitting is built upon Tatyana’s lifelong dedication to the craft. With over four decades of specialized studio experience and a history of teaching the next generation of artisans, she possesses an innate, masterful understanding of fiber tension and heritage techniques. Tatyana inspired the atelier’s name by establishing the standard: to produce handcraft that surpasses anything previously seen in the industry.
Olha Sentiabova
Studio Manager & Quality Control Guru
In high-end knitwear development, a brilliant concept only succeeds through flawless execution. Olha is the operational force that keeps the entire operation running seamlessly. She manages the studio with an unwavering commitment to accuracy, bridging the gap between creative vision and daily operations. Olha ensures that every garment meets rigorous standards without compromise. By managing the intricate details of the business and enforcing strict quality control across every project, her careful oversight guarantees that every piece maintains a perfect fit and flawless physical integrity.
Mariia idolova
Head Sample Maker & Fit Specialist
Translating a two-dimensional sketch into a garment requires a deep understanding of how stitches behave in physical space. Mariia has mastered the foundational architecture of knit and crochet, utilizing complex mathematics to calculate the precise shaping of a piece. Working closely with the creative direction, she is instrumental in the development phase, engineering the precise structural solutions needed to bring highly ambitious sketches into physical reality and push the boundaries of traditional craft.
Slava Kozachok
Head Seamstress & Master Artisan
The defining signature of a high-end garment lies in its final construction, but Slava’s expertise extends far beyond the finishing table. While she expertly handles studio’s intricate seaming and complex hardware closures, she is also an exceptional knitter and crocheter, possessing high level of technical skills. This dual mastery of both fiber shaping and garment construction allows her to assemble pieces seamlessly. Her invisible finishing elevates heavy knits to such a refined standard that clients sometimes mistake the hand-crafted garments for machine execution.
