Hat’s Off To All!
Milliner K. Brown-Dye creates hats to die for! A professional milliner, she creates all her fabulous designs in her 1916 dwelling located in Oakland Chinatown, CA. Residing in such a place, it’s no wonder that she’s able to tap into the nostalgic eras where hats once reigned supreme. As a costumier, she focuses only on the accessories and not on actual costumes themselves. She has kept the nearly lost art of millinery alive through her quaint and vibrant hat dressings. She starts each hat from scratch using buckram and a wire form. She finishes a project off using only the finest quality materials, findings, and trims. She can make any style you wish and for any project you are needing one for, whether it be for a play, party, or and SCA affair. If you’re expecting to go to her shop, you won’t be able to do that. She’s totally online only, but her website is a must-see–the cutest graphic design you’ll ever see, and her gallery of hats is stunning. It will be hard to choose. But that’s okay. If you have a design in mind she could most likely re-create it for you. Pricing is based on the job-type and what’s involved, materials needed, and time for completion. Rush orders would no doubt cost more. Right now there’s a 4-6 week waiting time, and she’s already a month out for new projects. Do check out K. Brown-Dye’s website and select a hat either for your collection or to wear for your next cosplay or party event.
