Victor Edelstein European designer Country: Great Britain

Biography of Victor Edelstein

Victor Edelstein, a European designer, was born in London in 1946. His father was a Russian-Jewish immigrant and a master of coat and suit making. After completing school, Victor worked for Clifton Slimline, a fashion company, to learn the intricacies of clothing design.

In 1962, Victor began his active career in the fashion industry, while also working as an intern designer at Alexon. He later collaborated with companies such as Biba, which played a significant role in shaping his true intentions as a designer, and Salvador. Victor also spent two years working at the prestigious fashion house, Dior.

Throughout his successful fashion career, Victor Edelstein created a wide range of clothing. In 1978, he opened his own business selling ready-to-wear garments, but financial difficulties forced him to close the company shortly thereafter. However, in 1981, Victor established a new enterprise - a high-class clothing salon-atelier. This time, his fashion company made a real splash and has since thrived.

Simultaneously, Victor created clothing for theatrical, television, and film projects, deriving immense pleasure from this line of work. His undeniable talent and versatility led him to travel to various countries, absorbing impressions and collecting traditional fashion trends.

Among Victor's clients were numerous celebrities, whom he now speaks about with extreme caution. Princesses and duchesses, including the remarkable Princess Diana, once preferred Victor Edelstein's enchanting and elegant clothing. Until 1993, Victor was one of the leading fashion designers in London, catering to a significant number of high society women. However, he decided to stop his design activities and focus on painting and drawing instead. His first exhibition of landscapes and portraits took place in London in 1996, where all the paintings were sold.

Most of Victor's former clients still hope that the fashion designer Edelstein will one day return to the industry.