1920's Style Suit Jacket
This suit was a project to introduce me to tailoring, whilst making design decisions for characterisation. I decided to make a conceptual design for the character of Tadzio from the opera, film and novella ‘Death in Venice’. Played by Björn Andrésen in 1971 film adaptation, Tadzio is described as being youthful and androgynous, with an ethereal beauty continually compared to Greek statues.
This suit is made for Tadzio when he is older so is inspired by 1920’s fashion plates. Made from a black pinstripe it features a wide lapel, jetted pockets with flaps and two vents. I made this suit on a work placement with tailor Gregory Rostek.
Design Board
Process
Pattern drafting and toile
First assembly - everything is only tacked into place, to check the fit of the jacket with structure of the canvas. (accidently cut it out single breasted)
Making for real (this time double breasted)
Finished Garment
Photos finished and without tacks coming soon!