Delve into the enduring collaboration between Philip Treacy and Isabella Blow spanning three decades, showcased through Treacy's hats created specifically for her. The book features captivating photographs by renowned artists, including Steven Meisel, David LaChapelle, Juergen Teller, Donald McPherson, and Mario Testino, capturing the essence of Blow adorned in Treacy's exceptional creations.
When it comes to obtaining the most elusive of accessories, the hat, Philip Treacy stands out as the go-to designer for creating iconic and unforgettable pieces. This distinctive book serves as a sumptuous gallery, showcasing Treacy's whimsical and sculptural creations through the lens of fashion's most iconic photographers. It brings attention to a burgeoning aspect of fashion that is garnering more acclaim than ever.
Delve into the captivating world of the iconic John B. Stetson Company with this meticulously detailed book, offering a comprehensive survey of the hats that have become synonymous with cowboys and the Wild West. Despite its association with the frontier, the surprising truth is that the John B. Stetson Company was headquartered in Philadelphia and produced an extensive range of headwear. With over 500 illustrations showcasing never-before-worn Stetson hats for both men and women, as well as hat boxes, miniature boxes, and a remarkable collection of associated collectibles, this book provides a visual feast for enthusiasts.
For those intrigued by the art of millinery, this book serves as an excellent introduction, offering easily comprehensible instructions and a diverse array of patterns for crafting various hat styles. Jenny Pfanenstiel, an expert milliner, provides beautifully illustrated, full-color tutorials that cover the fundamentals of hat-making, from material selection to stitching and finishing. Suitable for both beginners and seasoned hat makers, the book features seven designs, including cloche, cowboy, and straw-brimmed hats, along with an assortment of fascinators.
"Decades of Hats: 1900s to the 1970s" by Sue Nightingale is a tribute to vintage women's hats, catering to those who wish to wear, explore, or simply admire these extraordinary pieces. Covering over seven decades, this collection showcases the most popular and stylish women's chapeaus, presenting hundreds of images sourced from vintage catalog offerings.
While 'hatmaking' specifically denotes the manufacturing of hats and headwear, 'millinery' encompasses both the design and creation of hats. This vintage text serves as a comprehensive guide to the art of designing and crafting women's hats, particularly those intended as a complement to mourning attire. Rich in detail, the book features elaborate diagrams and photographs, making it a valuable resource for contemporary milliners and enthusiasts of historical fashion and clothing. Chapters within this text delve into various aspects of hat design, such as 'Veils', 'Hemming and Bordering Veils', 'Hats and Toques', and more. Selected for modern republication due to its historical and educational significance, this antique text is reintroduced with a new introduction to provide context and insight into the topic.
"Chapeau: The Definitive Guide to Men's Hats" by Pierre Toromanoff is the ultimate styling compendium for the contemporary gentleman. In this comprehensive book spanning approximately 200 pages, men's hats take center stage as both a stylish accessory and a sartorial statement piece. The resurgence of men's hats in fashion is explored, showcasing their unprecedented diversity. From the trilby to the beanie, the flat cap to the fedora, the book unravels over 1,000 years of men's hat history, illustrating their evolution from functional items to fashion and political statements. Delve into a world of bountiful variety, exploring designs, shapes, and fabrics that can adorn your head. With 150 color and black-and-white photographs, this sourcebook is a must-have for fashion-forward men seeking inspiration and insights into the rich world of men's hat styles.
"The Brim and the Crown" by Mark Elliott stands as the inaugural all-encompassing reference, unveiling a comprehensive guide to bespoke hat makers and hat shops, not only across the United States but also spanning the globe.
Hats are the ultimate finishing touch to an outfit, capable of making a bold statement, adding panache, and elevating one's spirits. "Creating Hats" by Alison Hart is a comprehensive guide that teaches you the art of crafting your own hats, employing traditional construction methods using specialized millinery foundation materials, various fabrics, and decorative trimmings.
"Millinery Hat Making Patterns Manual 1925 Reprint" by Jane Loewen offers a comprehensive guide to hat making from the 1920s, making it a valuable vintage resource. Authored by Jane Loewen, a Formerly Millinery Instructor at the University of Chicago and the Originator of Jane Hedden Hat Patterns, this book is a reprint by NovusVintage.com. With 217 pages filled with step-by-step instructions and numerous illustrations, it provides timeless insights into hat making techniques. Within the pages of this vintage manual, readers can delve into the expertise of Jane Loewen, who also boasts authorship of numerous works and articles on millinery and designing. The content covers a wide array of topics, including the creation of wire frames, molded frames, pattern frames, crowns, fabric hats, braid hats, transparent hats, draped hats, tailored trimmings, dress-hat trimmings, and the art of remodeling hats. With its wealth of knowledge and detailed instructions, this reprint preserves the essence of millinery craftsmanship from the 1920s, offering both historical insight and practical skills for those interested in the art of hat making.
