DAL SEGNO store takes its name from a musical sign meaning “from the sign”—a return to a specific point in the score. This idea of returning, reinterpreting and moving forward inspires our approach to concert dressing.
Founded by Natalia Jansen, a photographer and art historian specialising in textiles and costume design, Dal Segno began with contemporary concert clothing for women. Today, it is growing into a broader wardrobe for classical musicians, combining thoughtful design, carefully selected fabrics and an understanding of the realities of a musician’s life on and off stage.
DAL SEGNO store was created by Natalia Jansen, a photographer and art historian specializing in textiles and costumology. Later, she was joined by her sister, Agata Michalec Stahl, a violinist based in Switzerland.
At the beginning of 2022, a group of musicians, visual artists and tailors joined the team and are now a part of Dal Segno circle of close collaborators. Collection 2022/23 reflects this process and has been developed by an exceptional designer Renata Taleb.
Starting in 2023 Atelier based in Rotterdam, Dal Segno became a place where you can purchase ready-to-wear clothes for female musicians and also create unique bespoke pieces.
“The idea of Dal Segno store has emerged as a result of conversations over coffees, travelling, breaks during concerts, photo sessions with musicians. We wanted to create a place that is not only a shop with beautiful concert attire but also to continue the discussion on the place and situation of women in the world of classical music, the challenges but mostly- celebrating their achievements.”
— Natalia Jansen/ Founder
“On stage I feel empowered – strong and confident. I want to feel comfortable and look chic. It’s pure joy for me to be in the limelight with my colleagues and do what we all love. I want to wear what suits me and what I enjoy wearing. Like business attire – yet more romantic – it‘s exactly the right place for it. It cannot outshine my work as a musician and yet it gives an elegant layer of confidence and professionalism.”