Hand-Blocked Black Velour Double Brim Fedora With Bird
This sophisticated black 1930's style fedora hat is hand blocked by me-Anne using classic millinery techniques. The shape is unique. The velour felt is blocked on a vintage hat block. It's finished with black leather hand-cut bird appliqué. No glue used. All my hats are meticulously hand-blocked and hand-stitched in my NYC studio. I use classic, centuries-old couture millinery techniques & new techniquess in my work. I learned how to make hats over 15 years ago working for Broadway milliners in NYC. I still make hats for Broadway shows, movies and tv. This hat is hand sewn with a inside grosgrain headsize ribbon in which fits small/medium size heads. Fits 21-23.5"head. Please provide head-size for a custom fit. Measure your head whee the hat will sit on your head (start in the front of your forehead, wrap the tape measure around the back of your head straight and parallel to your forehead. Allow 1/4-1/2 inch for comfort room. Photo Credits:Greg Buyalos, GB3Arts.com Makeup Artist: Charles St. Germain Stylists: Myself and Helena Pietilainen Model :Katya
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About me:
I have been a Broadway milliner for over 15 years. I'm am also a painter.I started my career in textiles, jewelry and fashion, working for Donna Karan, JLO,Betsey Johnson, Anna Sui, and Liz Claiborne. In the past 15+ years I've been creating hats for Broadway & other theatrical productions including The Lion King, Caberet, Motown, Annie, MammaMia & many movies. My work has also been seen on celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Carol Alt & Jennifer Lopez (just to name a few.)
About my work: Classic accessories that maintain a trendy edge are my specialty. I handcraft pieces of wearable artwork. I love to combine different art mediums into one project. My latest collection of handbags uses millinery straw as the main textile. My hats are adorned with metal and jewerly making techniques.
I mix the classic with the modern to create things that are unique. I'm inspired by everything retro and modern. I like to merge the sculpture of making hats with the art of painting to create intersting and inovative designs.
I love working with my clients to create something unique and special. Making your dream a reality makes me happy.
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