Claudia Schulz Hats

Hats have been a passion of mine for a long time. I would wear them in any form from berets to felt and straw hats. But mostly I am inspired by the snug fit of a cloche style hat, which is the key shape in most of my hats.

My inspiration come from the 1920s cloche/cap, which I’ve transformed, into a modern urban hat. I create wearable, functional hats for every day use, with minimal accessories.

My hats stand out through the shape and colour, or colour combination, simple lines and geometric shapes, understated and modern.

I’m using mostly wool felt, and occasionally fur felt. They are blocked over traditional wooden hat blocks. I accessorise with buckles and buttons, preferably unique vintage pieces, but some styles require new resin or fabric buttons.

Hat's on to Isabella Blow

You may not know her name, but you've probably seen her face -- a modern-day Olive Oyl, updated by outrageous designer outfits and even more flamboyant hats -- and you're certainly aware of her contributions to fashion: the discoveries of designer Alexander McQueen, milliner Philip Treacy, model Sophie Dahl, among others. Isabella Blow, the British stylist, magazine editor, muse and most of all, eccentric, died in May -- she committed suicide by drinking weed killer -- and celebrities and fashion's elite turned out for a memorial service Tuesday during London Fashion Week.
Many, including Joan Collins, Naomi Campbell and Princess Beatrice, came fitted out in headgear that would have made Blow proud -- and probably a little jealous. Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who employed Blow for a time, and Suzy Menkes, the International Herald Tribune fashion editor, spoke at the service, held at Guards Chapel, where Princess Diana's memorial was held last month.

Haute Couture Hats – An Interesting Collection

This stunning GALVIN-ized hat is all you need for the summer. Sure it’s big, but it makes one hell of a statement.

This Farfalla Nero hat by Marilena Romeo incorporates a modern spin into a classic piece.

This pretty, environmentaly friendly hat by Katie Burley is a must for the eco-chic girl. It’s earthy, it’s lovely, and it’s everything you’ve wanted!

Pink just scream feminine and this hat by Marilena Romeo is just the thing to make you feel soft and feminine.

This lilac fedora hat by GALVIN-ized is the perfect accessory for your haute couture ensembles. I absolutely love this hat – it’s not too crazy, but not too boring either.













 

Rike Feurstein Modern Hats

Rike Feurstein studied millinery in New York and London before she opened her own studio and showroom in Berlin-Mitte in 2006. She designs hats, caps and supplemental accessories like scarfs and gloves for both women and men.Her designs are clear, clean, and minimalistic, often with a sculptural quality All prototype hat blocks are hand made in her Berlin studio with sculpting techniques.