Bold suits for women with something to say.
Australian women's fashion, cut for the stage. Sharp tailoring meets bold confidence in Kadwood suits, made for women with something to say. From the boardroom to centre stage, she dresses on her own terms. She makes every entrance her own.
The details of The Australian Suit™ are made by hand. Made from the finest Australian merino and silks with a soft herringbone texture, this is the new standard for successful women, tailored for the way we live in Australia. Breathable and fully lined. Made for curves, with room to move. Lightweight enough to reach for all year round.
The Australian Suit™ is Kadwood's women's suit. Full-length ivory Kadwood suit. Shoulder dart seams. Internal pocket sits below the bust. Angled pockets with depth. Wide leg drape. Fully lined trousers.
Natural-fibre cloth with character. Australian Merino, silk, cashmere and linen, chosen for the garment and the woman wearing it.
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A Letter from Erin
Sydney, 2018
I look at the suit almost like a vase. It's strong and utilitarian. The woman then gets to be the flower. Her femininity can bloom whilst being held by something with strength and structure.
Size YOU
Size YOU. A size defined over a conversation, not a number.
You do not need to change your body to belong in a suit. We begin by listening to the woman who will wear it.
How you move. What feels good. What you want to walk into next. Then we take the measurements that belong to you. We call this Size YOU.
Meet us by appointment at Shangri-La Sydney.
Imprint
Kadwood is a tailoring house based in Sydney, London and Prague. We make The Australian Suit™ for women with something to say.
Made-to-measure and bespoke. Each suit begins with a conversation about you, your life and what comes next.
Each garment is made for the woman who will wear it.
Australian Merino wool. Italian silk milled in Como. Vicuña from the Andes Mountains. Cloth chosen with care.
Our garments are made in Prague. Our house spans Sydney, London and Prague.
Material · The Cloth
Natural fibre suiting feels good against your skin. There is a quiet pleasure in cloth that feels good against your skin. You notice its softness, its weight, the way it moves with you.
Pure wool is breathable and natural. We choose Australian Merino, cashmere and pure silk for the feel of a day spent wearing them.
Then comes expression. Bold heritage patterns, tartans, houndstooth, plaids and expressive prints. Cloth chosen to hold its character under intense stage lighting, and to feel like you when the lights go down.
The Experience · Private Suites
A suit discovery session in Sydney: ninety unhurried minutes to be heard. In a safe, private space, you can settle in, touch the cloth and talk about what you want.
Come alone, with friends or with the kids. There is room for your life here. You do not need all the answers before you arrive.
At Shangri-La Sydney, the city carries on below while we take our time. Sessions are by appointment: 90 minutes, AUD $400, credited to your suit order. Enquire about travel dates and locations.
This is where your vision takes physical form.
Why Now
A personal tailor for women, for every chapter. Your wardrobe deserves someone you trust.
The morning rush. The new role. The occasion that asks more of you.
Kadwood makes made-to-measure and bespoke suits for women. Begin with a private discovery session in Sydney, then build a conversation you can return to as your life changes.
How you move. What feels good. What you want to walk into next. A tailor who learns the woman inside the suit.
The Journey
This is how a suit is made at Kadwood. Made around you. Planned around your calendar.
Begin with a conversation. A private discovery session in Sydney gives you 90 minutes to explore your life, your cloth and the suit you have in mind. The AUD $400 fee is credited to your order.
For made-to-measure, allow eight to twelve weeks. Your garment is made in Prague, with fittings to review its shape and proportions around you.
Bespoke begins with a pattern drawn completely from scratch. Allow four to five months and at least three fittings. Custom beading and embroidery are included.
Tell us your date at the beginning. We will confirm the design, scope and schedule before you commission.
The house · Sydney
Luxury women's suits, drawn from scratch. A pattern drawn completely from scratch. Time to develop the shape and the detail. Kadwood's bespoke suits for women start from AUD $6,000.
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A private conversation.
A suit made around you.
A place to begin
Private appointments for women's tailoring in Sydney. The Australian Suit™. For women around the world with something to say.
By appointment · 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks,
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Bold suits for women with something to say.
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