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Elaine Perlov's clothing offers a woman modern, sculptural options to construct a new outfit each day according to her latest need or whim. The Elaine Perlov client is a sleek urban dresser, a creative participant in the clothes, a woman who understands that "economy of form" can be the most evocative. When Elaine's studies in Japanese art history brought her to Japan during college, she was moved and changed by the beauty and simplicity of the forms she encountered. Ultimately she would look to traditional Japanese architecture for inspiration in creating her clothing line some ten years later. "I was struck by the modular elements in a traditional Japanese residence, where a room could be created or recreated with sliding doors and folding screens," Elaine recalls. "When building a new Collection, I continue to conceive of each piece of clothing as a similarly modular and changeable element of a whole. I want to make each piece versatile, economical and useful." As such, her Collections of clothing, t-shirts and accessories are composed of simple, sculptural pieces that can be layered and mix-matched in numerous ways. The unique aspect of the line is its modular quality, highlighted in versatile pairings of pattern and texture that the wearer adjust to compose new outfits each day. Some pieces are reversible, like the ever-popular Dynasty 2000 Wrap in Chinese silk brocade. Other pieces, like the utilitarian Denim Dress, can be worn as everyday uniform, but with different layers or accessories to change the look. With its 31-inch covered zipper, this piece can be worn as a dress, layered over pants, or open as a jacket, and is one of Elaine's personal favorites. Each season, the new Collection evolves from the previous, making it easy for the wearer to freshen up her outfits with just a few new elements. Because the line is item-based, it is ideal both for boutiques who want to show a Mini-Collection, and for the woman who wants to build her designer wardrobe gradually. In each piece, the emphasis is on surface texture, fabric and fit. Our private and online clients return each season for the flattering fit and the personalized service. Please enjoy our Boutique on the Web and come back often! We think you will find the line a great addition to your wardrobe. You can use this site to track our whereabouts at boutiques, special events and trade shows, and view our latest collection or mid-season inspirations. Simply shop online at the touch of a few buttons for all your latest fashion inspirations! Please contact us via e-mail with any questions. We will respond to your questions personally and promptly. Stores who wish to order also may contact us via e-mail. Thank you and happy shopping!
Elaine Perlov was born in New Jersey in 1969 and spent her early
years painting, drawing and making things most moments of the day.
She studied Cubist painting at the Montclair Art Museum and was
invited to become an assistant art teacher there at the young age
of 13. In college, Elaine focused on art history, and graduated
magna cum laude from Amherst College in 1991 with
a B.A. degree in Japanese Art History and English, and wrote an
honors thesis on Ito Jakuchu, an eccentric painter of the 18th century.
Her research brought her to Japan, and it was there that her aesthetic
sense was transformed. The simplicity and restraint of the tea ceremony,
the quiet abstraction of Zen gardens, the bold geometric shapes
of decorative screen painting and lacquer would later shape her
clothing and accessories design.
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