Kleider machen Leute is one of the most popular stories from Keller s collection of novellas Die Leute von Seldwyla . Wenzel Strapinski - a poor but well-dressed tailor - is looking for new work. When he arrives in the small town of Goldach everyone there takes him for a Polish Count. What should he do Tell them who he really is But when he encounters a rich and beautiful maiden his situation becomes even more complicated... .