A return to artisan craftsmanship has hit Williamsburg, Brooklyn, hard, from the butchers at Marlow & Sons restaurant (where discarded skins are now turned into leather handbags, too) to the Mast Brothers’ small-scale chocolate factory. Now Molly Yestadt of Yestadt Millinery is, ahem, throwing her hat into the ring. Her newly launched atelier on South 6th Street is giving customers a chance to see her handiwork in action. “Initially, the concept was to have a workshop that could be visited by appointment only,” says Yestadt. But, the hats on view in the floor-to-ceiling shelving that dominates the Harlequin-themed space aren’t solely for display. Yestadt Millinery’s ground-floor abode—built at the turn of the century and entirely transformed thanks to a heavy dose of “elbow grease, blood, and sweat”—will likewise double as a custom hat shop. The idea is “to come, to work with us, and let us guide you through the process so as to make it something special and wonderful,” says Yestadt, who has crafted caps for the runways of Vena Cava, Thom Browne, and Marc Jacobs and found fans in Rihanna and Leighton Meester.A New Home For Williamsburg’s Mad Hattresses
For the summer, Yestadt notes she and partner Jane Pincus have been doing well with wide-brimmed toppers. For fall, another presentation and a few more collaborations—all, for the moment, kept mum. Well, except for this preview, delivered with the usual Williamsburghian brio: “Hopefully there’ll be some really awesome, creative shit. I’m ready to go wild.”
Yestadt Millinery is open by appointment only; e-mail contact@yestadtmillinery.com to make an appointment.
June 22, 2010 11:14 amBalenciaga For The Boys, Lily For The Screen (Again), And More…
Sure to rile the modelizers: Lily Cole (pictured) may retire from modeling for acting if the right role comes along. So…steady on, then? [Vogue U.K.]
Roberto Cavalli created a new corporate logo to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his label. Amazingly, it includes no animal print at all. [Racked]
T introduces us to Sophie Hicks, former fashion editor (BritishVogue), current architect (of 100 Chloé boutiques), occasional Fellini star (in 1986’s Intervista), fellow suit fanatic. [The Moment]
Balenciaga For The Boys, Lily For The Screen (Again), And More…
Sure to rile the modelizers: Lily Cole (pictured) may retire from modeling for acting if the right role comes along. So…steady on, then? [Vogue U.K.]
Roberto Cavalli created a new corporate logo to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his label. Amazingly, it includes no animal print at all. [Racked]
T introduces us to Sophie Hicks, former fashion editor (BritishVogue), current architect (of 100 Chloé boutiques), occasional Fellini star (in 1986’s Intervista), fellow suit fanatic. [The Moment]
A return to artisan craftsmanship has hit Williamsburg, Brooklyn, hard, from the butchers at Marlow & Sons restaurant (where discarded skins are now turned into leather handbags, too) to the Mast Brothers’ small-scale chocolate factory. Now Molly Yestadt of Yestadt Millinery is, ahem, throwing her hat into the ring. Her newly launched atelier on South 6th Street is giving customers a chance to see her handiwork in action. “Initially, the concept was to have a workshop that could be visited by appointment only,” says Yestadt. But, the hats on view in the floor-to-ceiling shelving that dominates the Harlequin-themed space aren’t solely for display. Yestadt Millinery’s ground-floor abode—built at the turn of the century and entirely transformed thanks to a heavy dose of “elbow grease, blood, and sweat”—will likewise double as a custom hat shop. The idea is “to come, to work with us, and let us guide you through the process so as to make it something special and wonderful,” says Yestadt, who has crafted caps for the runways of Vena Cava, Thom Browne, and Marc Jacobs and found fans in Rihanna and Leighton Meester.A New Home For Williamsburg’s Mad Hattresses
For the summer, Yestadt notes she and partner Jane Pincus have been doing well with wide-brimmed toppers. For fall, another presentation and a few more collaborations—all, for the moment, kept mum. Well, except for this preview, delivered with the usual Williamsburghian brio: “Hopefully there’ll be some really awesome, creative shit. I’m ready to go wild.”
Yestadt Millinery is open by appointment only; e-mail contact@yestadtmillinery.com to make an appointment.
June 22, 2010 11:14 amBalenciaga For The Boys, Lily For The Screen (Again), And More…
Sure to rile the modelizers: Lily Cole (pictured) may retire from modeling for acting if the right role comes along. So…steady on, then? [Vogue U.K.]
Roberto Cavalli created a new corporate logo to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his label. Amazingly, it includes no animal print at all. [Racked]
T introduces us to Sophie Hicks, former fashion editor (BritishVogue), current architect (of 100 Chloé boutiques), occasional Fellini star (in 1986’s Intervista), fellow suit fanatic. [The Moment]
Balenciaga For The Boys, Lily For The Screen (Again), And More…
Sure to rile the modelizers: Lily Cole (pictured) may retire from modeling for acting if the right role comes along. So…steady on, then? [Vogue U.K.]
Roberto Cavalli created a new corporate logo to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his label. Amazingly, it includes no animal print at all. [Racked]
T introduces us to Sophie Hicks, former fashion editor (BritishVogue), current architect (of 100 Chloé boutiques), occasional Fellini star (in 1986’s Intervista), fellow suit fanatic. [The Moment]
Fresh From The Feed
1. Stella McCartney (pictured; last week: N/A)
Good news traveled fast. The entire blogosphere, more or less, joined together to congratulate Stella McCartney, who, it was revealed last week, is expecting her fourth child.
2. Julien Macdonald (last week: N/A)
Turns out bad news travels pretty quick, too. English designer (andBritain’s Next Top Model judge) Julien Macdonald found himself in hot water when he called plus-sized models “a joke.” Plus-size poster girl Crystal Renn even took to The Independent for an op-ed rebuttal.
3. Alexander McQueen (last week: 2)
Daphne Guinness made headlines (but what else is new?) for privately purchasing Isabella Blow’s entire fashion collection, which included 90 McQueen outfits. Meanwhile, the style set spent the last week awaiting the runway debut of McQueen’s successor, Sarah Burton, at the label’s Spring ‘11 menswear show. (See the entire show here.)
4. Jil Sander (last week: N/A)
House creative director Raf Simons ramped up anticipation for his Spring ‘11 Jil Sander collection showing at Pitti Uomo with a Q&A with Style.com; late in the week, he delivered a wild, fluorescent presentation. (See the entire show here.)
5. Marc Jacobs (last week: 1)
Even in an action-packed week, Marc Jacobs stays in the news. Resort collections for hisnamesake line and Marc by Marc Jacobs kept him top of mind.
Fresh From The Feed
1. Stella McCartney (pictured; last week: N/A)
Good news traveled fast. The entire blogosphere, more or less, joined together to congratulate Stella McCartney, who, it was revealed last week, is expecting her fourth child.
2. Julien Macdonald (last week: N/A)
Turns out bad news travels pretty quick, too. English designer (andBritain’s Next Top Model judge) Julien Macdonald found himself in hot water when he called plus-sized models “a joke.” Plus-size poster girl Crystal Renn even took to The Independent for an op-ed rebuttal.
3. Alexander McQueen (last week: 2)
Daphne Guinness made headlines (but what else is new?) for privately purchasing Isabella Blow’s entire fashion collection, which included 90 McQueen outfits. Meanwhile, the style set spent the last week awaiting the runway debut of McQueen’s successor, Sarah Burton, at the label’s Spring ‘11 menswear show. (See the entire show here.)
4. Jil Sander (last week: N/A)
House creative director Raf Simons ramped up anticipation for his Spring ‘11 Jil Sander collection showing at Pitti Uomo with a Q&A with Style.com; late in the week, he delivered a wild, fluorescent presentation. (See the entire show here.)
5. Marc Jacobs (last week: 1)
Even in an action-packed week, Marc Jacobs stays in the news. Resort collections for hisnamesake line and Marc by Marc Jacobs kept him top of mind.
The Studs Won’t Stop
In addition to his own collection, Giuseppe Zanotti, at one time or another, has been responsible for shoes bearing the Balmain, Proenza Schouler, and Thakoon labels. Still, ask any stiletto lover and she’ll tell you that she doesn’t have enough of him in her life. Zanotti has recently signed on at Vionnet to collaborate with designer Rodolfo Paglialunga on a line for the storied brand. Here’s why we’re excited: On the phone today, he told us that he’s focused on fit, fine materials, and, most importantly, proportion. There aren’t any “crazy fabrics” or platforms in the 20 or so models he’s designed for Resort. Instead, he’s put the emphasis on leather and (echoing Paglialunga’s evening-focused lineup) silk. Our favorite is this black and marigold sandal sling-back, but there are ballerina flats and the now de rigueur kitten heels in the mix, too. Look for them at Saks and other Vionnet retail outlets come late Fall.Giuseppe Zanotti On His New Footwear For Vionnet
