ABOUT US
Our Journey, Your Style
Our journey is rooted in a profound passion for tailoring excellence. With decades of craftsmanship under our belts, we've honed our skills to bring you the epitome of sartorial splendor.
Our Story
From the Italian Alps to the prestigious Savile Row, our journey is one of passion and dedication. We've meticulously curated the essentials for every gentleman's wardrobe, crafting the foundation of timeless elegance.
With a year and a half of exploration, we embarked on a quest spanning continents. From Houston to Shanghai, we scoured archives, mills, and artisan workshops, seeking perfection. We witnessed the transformation of raw wool into exquisite, buttery soft fabrics, woven with precision and artistry.
Our commitment to excellence led us to the heart of production lines, where each suit is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, tailored to maximize fabric and fit. At DCLA, we're driven to provide you with the best value, ensuring every garment offers unparalleled comfort, an elegant silhouette, and a level of sophistication like no other.
The Tailoring Process:
Crafting Your Bespoke Suit Experience
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Showroom or At-Home Service
You have the flexibility to choose between visiting our new Los Angeles showroom or scheduling an appointment for us to come to your home or office, ensuring your convenience.
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Specialization in Made to Measure
With over 20 years of expertise, we specialize in crafting made-to-measure suits, ensuring each piece is tailored to perfection.
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Fabric Selection
Choose from a selection of luxury wool, cashmere, and silk fabrics from world-renowned mills, ensuring your suit is crafted from the finest materials.
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Personalized Design
Customize every detail, from lapel style to interior lining and thread color, to create a suit that matches your unique style and preferences.
Craftsmanship & Experience
About Our Founder
Meet Deepak Chhatwal, the driving force behind DCLA. With an unyielding passion for tailoring excellence, Deepak embarked on a globe-trotting journey spanning continents, from bustling cities like Houston, Philadelphia, and New York, to design hubs like Milan, the hills of Biella, and the lakeside mills around Como.
His quest led to the discovery of the most exquisite fabrics, meticulously crafted by artisans. Deepak's dedication to the highest quality workmanship and value is evident in every garment, ensuring you experience unparalleled comfort and an elegant, flattering silhouette like never before.
OUR FABRICS
Exceptional, Crafted Worldwide
We exclusively source our fabrics from the world's most esteemed mills. From Loro Piana in Quarona, Italy, known for its unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, to Ermenegildo Zegna's fine fabrications in Biella, nestled at the Italian Alps' foothills.
Our selection also includes Dormeuil, renowned for its perfect fusion of quality and creativity, utilizing the finest English worsted from Huddersfield and Leeds, as well as Vitale Barberis Canonico, an Italian fabric mill, established in 1663 is located in Pratrivero, about 50 miles northeast of Turin in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy.
The company has remained a family-owned business for 13 generations – where using the most sophisticated looms, precious fibers of fine wool, silk, and cashmere are woven into the most exquisite, buttery soft, and light weight woolen cloths.
E.Thomas is an Italian fabric mill established in Brusimpiano in 1922 by Ernesto Thomas. The mill located on the enchanting side of the Italian shore of Lake Lugano produces world-class top-quality fabrics, including a range of precious blends combining wool with silk, Chinese and Mongolian cashmere, mohair, and linen with unique features.
These are just a glimpse of the meticulously sourced fabrics we offer for your sartorial pleasure.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Precision, Innovation, and Unparalleled Elegance
Our design philosophy centers on precision, innovation, and your individuality. We meticulously take 36 measurements and craft each garment for a flawless fit. Our innovative techniques enhance traditional craftsmanship, such as 32 pressing operations to maintain lapel shape and functional buttonholes on jacket sleeves. We're dedicated to innovation in design, style, construction, and manufacturing, aiming for exceptional clothing tailored to perfection.
With over two decades in tailored clothing, we grasp every subtlety. At DCLA, we provide unmatched sartorial splendor and elegance, ensuring your unique sophistication.