May 11, 2023
It has been said that handmade couture millinery is a dying art. Imagine, what fashion icons Coco Chanel and Halston would say to that? Millinery was the first craft for both these brilliant designers. In the 1960s, Halston was the creator of Jackie Kennedy’s famous pillbox hat. Now considered an endangered craft, a custom-made hat you buy today may well become a collector’s item. At AGWA Design Store we love supporting local artisans, and we are delighted to welcome Margaret River milliner, Kimberley Box to our Design Store family. Kimberley is a self-taught hat maker who uses all the traditional methods of steaming, blocking and hand-shaping fur felt. Her brand Van Box Head launches instore today. We interviewed Kimberley to learn more about these wearable works of art. |
How did Van Box Head get started? How did you come up with that name? In your opinion, what makes your hats special? How long does it take you to craft a piece? Tell us more about what inspires you? What’s your dream for the label? How do you feel about being stocked at the AGWA Design Store? |
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