Clothing
Upcycled NYC Hat by Albertus Swanepoel
- Item Number
- 104
- Estimated Value
- 550 USD
- Sold
- 70 USD to sasadi
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
This custom-made hat was inspired by the NYC architecture surrounding the High Line. The crown of the hat represents modern building materials—glass, glossy surfaces, and height. The trim and part of the flower are made from upcycled soda bottle. The silk inside of the flower gives a nod to the NYC of the past as something handmade and delicate.
Item Special Note
Albertus Swanepoel moved to New York City after a seven year career as a critically acclaimed fashion designer in Johannesburg under his Quartus Manna label.
Albertus trained as a milliner under Janine Galimard, who worked for Balenciaga in Paris in the 50's and 60's. He assisted well-known hat designer Lola for several years on a freelance basis and also Lynne Mackey, a theatrical milliner where he constructed hats for Broadway shows such as Kiss me Kate and Mamma Mia as well as several operas and ballets. In 2007 he briefly acted as style editor for Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine.
In 2004 Albertus began collaborating with several New York designers incliding Marc by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Thakoon, Carolina Herrera, Peter Som, Erin Fetherston, Diana Von Furstenburg, Alexander Wang, Betsey Jonhson, Nathan Jenden, Costello Tagliapietra, Tommy Hilfiger and Suno. His namesake label has sold to some of the top retailers in the U.S. -Barneys New York nationwide and Odin and Bergdorf Goodman Mens in NY, the Standard Hotel in the Meatpacking district and Warm in Nolita.
If you are attending the High Line Hat Party on June 14, we will arrange pick-up or shipment on June 13 in time for the event.
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