“Vogue” by Elijah Yutuc
Elijah is a good friend of mine and coworker at Goorin Brothers. He is graduating, quite soon, from a photo program at Langara College, and I had the pleasure of doing this collaboration several weeks ago with him for an assignment on lighting. He knew I had a passion for emulating 30′s and 40′s manner … Read more
1940′s Tilt
I began this hat six months ago and only recently put in the lining, a tag and deemed it worthy to be shown off. The choice to make this hat was with mixed emotions because of the material; fur felt. The majority of my hats are made with 100% wool felt, a material that conjures … Read more
Gold Striped 1940′s Sailor
Though it perhaps looks simple, this hat required an entire week full of long days sewing by hand, palm cramps, bleeding fingers from pins astray- but it’s finally complete and I’m very pleased with it. It’s modeled after an illustration in one of the two 1940′s millinery how-too books I always have close at hand … Read more
Flower Power
I’ve been on a flower kick. Probably influenced by my tentative Emily Carr Grad project where I’ll be creating two over-the-top flower headdresses in real blooms. So I’ve been stalking the internet looking for inspiration and was floored to discover this amazing show! The VCNY Tulips & Pansies: The Headress Affair Qut. from above … Read more
