This is the first podcast interview in what I hope will be a continuing series. Lisa Shaub a New York Milliner was kind enough to give me her time and discuss some aspects of the hat business and her background and business in particular.
The interview is presented in two parts and here is the first part.
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Part 2 of the interview can be found in a later post here
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In the first part of the interview goes into what it takes to be a successful milliner and how she got into the business. Also find out the craziest hat she ever made.
You can find more information about Lisa at her Website. You can also go on a virtual tour of her store on this link.
Here is a picture of the storefront of her New York Store, Lisa Shaub Fine Millinery.
Notes and references made during this part.
The Fashion Institute of Technology New York New York (FIT)
This is where Lisa received some of her Millinery training.
Ann Albrizio was one of Lisa’s instructors at FIT. This lady recently passed away earlier this year at a ripe old age. Albrizio co-authored a book on Millinery (now appears to be out of print but can be obtained second hand) entitled Classic Millinery Techniques: A guide to Making & Designing Today’s Hats (December 2001).
According to the description:
Take basic sewing skills, add half a yard of fabric, and make one of 15 custom hats designed by an award-winning milliner. More than 250 illustrations guide you from drafting patterns to creating classic, head-turning hats. Start with a shirred beret, move on to a cloche, pillbox, or sailor hat.
A couple of other Designers were referenced in the discussion.
More information about Stephen Jones can be found on his website. Here is information on where you can find Gabriella Ligenza. Examples of Ligenza’s work can be found on Pebbles Hats site.
Part 2 of this interview will be published here very shortly – please check in and stay tuned.
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This was great, Darla! Thanks for posting this interview. Looking forward to many more in the future!
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