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Let´s start taking your measurements. You need a measurement tape and 5 minutes of your time. Put yourself in front of a mirror, this can help. Wear tight clothes or only underwear for the best result.
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To measure your chest, position and pull the tape measure around your body where your chest is as broadest (under your armpits, around your back and back to the front) to get the right measure.
Fold the measurement tape around your natural waist, where it is as smallest, a few cm above your belly bottom. Keep it parallel to the floor. Avoid holding your breath or pulling your stomach.
TIP: If you are unsure, measure 21 cm straight down from the chest. There is your most defined waist according to our measurement system.
Pull the tape around the widest part of your hips. Adjust the tape measure slightly up and down to ensure that it is the widest part. Look in the mirror to assure you keep the tape straight.
Measure from top of shoulder to desired length.
For dresses measure first to your hips, then bend and adjust measurement tape to
get the right length. For asymmetrical dresses measure to the shortest part of the
dress.
For skirt length: Place the tape on your earlier defined waist. Hold the tape on your knee and secure the tape with one hand. Bend forward and measure to the length desired. Measure from your waist (earlier defined) to length desired. For asymmetrical skirts measure to the shortest part of the skirt.
Are you experiencing that the sleeves of your top or dress often too tight around your biceps? We recommend measuring your biceps and adjust the measurement.
Define your biceps by bowing your arm and tensing your muscles. Measure around the widest part of your upper arm.
Measure the exact sleeve length you want. Place the tape on your shoulders and measure to your elbow. Hold the tape on your elbow and let go of the upper part. Then measure the final length from your elbow to the length desired.
Measure the inside of your leg: Place the tape directly under your crotch and measure first to your knee.
Hold the tape on your knee and let go the upper part. Then measure the final length from your knees to the length desired.
We want your E.L.V. DENIM jeans to last a lifetime. That’s why we offer a repairs and minor alterations service to all our customers.
Want more information on custom denim skirts? Feel free to contact us.
Our free service includes minor waist adjustments, hem cropping and small mending.
We’re here for major alterations and repairs, too, but we do charge for these. Whether it’s a full-leg panel replacement or taking in and taking out, we can breathe new life into your beloved E.L.V. DENIM favourites and make your jeans live on.
Can’t find your size or the style you’ve set your heart on is sold out? Our in-house made-to-order service means you can order your dream pair of jeans in any size straight from our core collection – for no additional cost.
Send us the size, style and colour preference and we'll deliver them to you as soon as they are ready.
Please note that any of our special made-to-order services (e.g. cropped hems) have a no-return policy, and additional shipping fees apply where relevant.
Searching for that elusive pair of perfectly fitting luxury jeans is a lifelong challenge. If you’re fed up with too many trips to harshly lit changing rooms or returning multiple sizes ordered online, we have a tailor-made solution.
Designed to fit you, your upcycled jeans come with an extra seam allowance so they can be tailored and adapted to fit your body throughout your life. A truly special forever piece that will evolve with you.
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Do you have a favourite pair of jeans with sentimental value that you just can’t bear to let go of but no longer fit? We can upcycle them for you into something truly unique. Or you could choose from our rare vintage denim collection and curate an exquisite pair of bespoke jeans from the E.L.V. DENIM signature styles.
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We're creating a community of like-minded sustainable fashion brands, including creatives, artists, designers and craftspeople. As our positive influence grows, we’re partnering with other tailoring brands that are as committed to craftsmanship, design, attention to detail and sustainability as we are.
Our first preferred tailoring partner is Shopboy in Tribeca, New York.
This tailor shop, atelier and curated retail and gallery space sees alterations as an art form. Its dedicated specialists will work with you to achieve the perfect fit and style. A full range of repairs and alterations are carried out on-site by master tailors.
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