Hand-Blocked Gray And Black Leopard Print Fedora Hat
This hat is handmade in NYC from "beaver" felt. This hat is made with the highest quality printed felt available. It's called beaver in the millinery world, but i'ts actually rabbit fur. It is finished with a 1/2" vintage black velvet band woven into the hat. Perfect for any outfit. Dress it up or down. 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 working for Broadway broadway milliners. I still make hats for Broadway shows, movies and tv. All my hats are hand blocked and stiched from brim-edges to grosgrain head-size. This hat is stitched by hand with a needle and thread- no sewing machine, and no glue. Color: 2 shades of lavender gray & black Also available in maroon or green Since all my work is hand blocked and hand sewn. I custom fit each hat before shipping. Please provide your head size when ordering. Photo Credits:Greg Buyalos, GB3Arts.com Makeup Artist: Charles St. Germain Stylists: Myself and Helena Pietilainen Model :Katya
Meet the Maker
Anne De Pasquale
Anne DePasquale
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.