STRONG SUITS
@E.VONDADELSZEN
EDWARD VON DADELSZEN
The Elvira is based on the vintage, boyfriend-fit blazer made iconic during the ’70s by the likes of Lauren Hutton and Bianca Jagger. We worked with our master pattern maker in Italy on a modern interpretation of this concept. We first introduced the Elvira in a winter white shade, based on the killer jacket-and-skirt combo worn by Michelle Pfeiffer’s character in . It was intended to be a one-off, but we have since made this cut a permanent addition to the Dadelszen tailoring offering due to its popularity and ability to transcend age and occasion. We now offer the same suit-jacket cut with a variety of different matching trousers and skirts, ranging from high-waisted and slim, to more masculine styles. Our clients tend to select at least two different trousers to pair with their suit jackets, increasing wearability. Our own desires (as wearers of tailoring) and, of course, our customers. You can’t expect every woman who purchases a blazer designed to last season upon season to want just one matching pant to wear with it. Lifestyle is what it There is no particular woman we have in mind — the Dadelszen woman can be of any age and stage. But she does love quality and knows what she likes. Everything from our collection is made to last, so rarely will we have women shop with us who only want to wear the latest trends. Perfect cut, perfect fit and fabric. Anything goes, but an impeccable suit can be killed by the wrong footwear. Confidence is key. The best compliment we received recently was that a client’s tuxedo suit made her feel confident, strong and beautiful, and she was sure that she and it “would have many fun times together”. Charlotte Rampling.
