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Lots of big news here. My husband John & I have decided to try our luck in New York- we are currently packing everything we own into storage, including the entire House of Nines Design workshop, and renting a short-term sublet in Manhattan for June and July. If everything goes well and we decide to stay (the likeliest outcome), we'll find a more permanent home and send for our things in August.
In the meantime, I can't take any more orders until I have the new House of Nines Design studio set up, either in NYC or San Francisco, sometime in August or September. Ready-to-wear House of Nines hats will still be available through the summer at all of our other retailers- see the list under the 'Shop' heading on the right side of this page.
I'm thrilled to be spending the summer in New York! First on the long list of things I can't wait to do is to attend the Charles James show at the Met. Without hats to make, I'll have more time to post about that show and other things we do and see in NY, as well as House of Nines news, so watch the blog, facebook or twitter for news & updates.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Saturday, December 21, 2013
New Retailer: Portobello Hats
We're very excited to announce yet another new shop carrying House of Nines Design hats in California- Portobello Hats in Santa Rosa.
They carry vintage, classic, and hand-made hats for both men and women, and also offer classes in hat construction and design.
Here are a few shots of the interior of the shop.
Here are the first batch of our hats that they've got in stock now.
'Maxima' ladies cocktail hat in hunter green velour-finish felt with peacock feathers.
'Pluff' mini pillbox in pacific blue tones.
'Bird Series: Peacock' mini top hat in navy blue fur felt with blue and green ribbon trim, vintage silk veiling, and a big spray of peacock feathers.
'Una' petite mini top in camel long-nap felt with chocolate brown trim, silk veiling, and hand-curled pheasant feathers.
Be sure to check the shop out if you can make it in for a visit- they carry the work of a number of talented milliners!
They carry vintage, classic, and hand-made hats for both men and women, and also offer classes in hat construction and design.
Here are a few shots of the interior of the shop.
Here are the first batch of our hats that they've got in stock now.
'Maxima' ladies cocktail hat in hunter green velour-finish felt with peacock feathers.
'Pluff' mini pillbox in pacific blue tones.
'Bird Series: Peacock' mini top hat in navy blue fur felt with blue and green ribbon trim, vintage silk veiling, and a big spray of peacock feathers.
'Una' petite mini top in camel long-nap felt with chocolate brown trim, silk veiling, and hand-curled pheasant feathers.
Be sure to check the shop out if you can make it in for a visit- they carry the work of a number of talented milliners!
Monday, December 16, 2013
New Hats at Mystery Mister
Just delivered several new hats to Mystery Mister in San Francisco, including:
A special 'Tilley' ladies soft bowler. This one in tweedy red felt with black and red ribbon trim. Not sure I'll be making more of these unless I hear good feedback on the style, so if you like it let me know.
A mini pillbox for the holidays, this 'Polly' in black with a big cockade, rooster feathers and veiling would look great with a little black dress for holiday parties.
A special 'Tilley' ladies soft bowler. This one in tweedy red felt with black and red ribbon trim. Not sure I'll be making more of these unless I hear good feedback on the style, so if you like it let me know.
A mini pillbox for the holidays, this 'Polly' in black with a big cockade, rooster feathers and veiling would look great with a little black dress for holiday parties.
Friday, December 6, 2013
New Retailer: Metis Makers in San Francisco
Yet another new retailer for us. Metis Makers, a new collective on Grant Street in North Beach, carries a range of hand-made products made by local designers and artists, including hats, leather goods, hand-made clothing, and jewelry. The shop is gorgeous! Be sure to check it out soon.
Their website doesn't have much on it yet, so see their facebook page for photos of the store, events, etc.
Yesterday, I took over a dozen new hats to the shop. Here are quick snapshots I took of some of them before they were delivered.
Just finished moments before being packed up for delivery, our very newest style, 'Cheri'. It will probably change a bit before its official release in 2014, so most likely this is a one-of-a-kind piece. Black velvety velour-finish felt with chestnut brown trim and a huge gilded glass button.
Here's 'Mattie' in navy blue fur felt with black trim and a spray of exotic feathers. I only had one of the antique buckle, so this hat is one-of-a-kind.
And 'Mrs. Belzoni', our newest cocktail hat style, in black and in hunter green with matching feathers and black trim.
Head over there soon- they have lots of things that would make great holiday gifts, and Edwardian Ball-ready hats galore.
Their website doesn't have much on it yet, so see their facebook page for photos of the store, events, etc.
Yesterday, I took over a dozen new hats to the shop. Here are quick snapshots I took of some of them before they were delivered.
Just finished moments before being packed up for delivery, our very newest style, 'Cheri'. It will probably change a bit before its official release in 2014, so most likely this is a one-of-a-kind piece. Black velvety velour-finish felt with chestnut brown trim and a huge gilded glass button.
Here's 'Mattie' in navy blue fur felt with black trim and a spray of exotic feathers. I only had one of the antique buckle, so this hat is one-of-a-kind.
And 'Mrs. Belzoni', our newest cocktail hat style, in black and in hunter green with matching feathers and black trim.
Head over there soon- they have lots of things that would make great holiday gifts, and Edwardian Ball-ready hats galore.
New Retailer: The Hatbox in Austin
So excited to have our work included in The Hatbox in Austin, Texas.
The Hatbox offers a wide selection of styles for men and women, stocking everything from fancy fascinators for special occasions to cowboy hats. They source hats from all over the world, from popular mass-market suppliers like Stetson to independent designers like us. And they're super nice people, so if you're in Austin be sure to stop by!
The Hatbox offers a wide selection of styles for men and women, stocking everything from fancy fascinators for special occasions to cowboy hats. They source hats from all over the world, from popular mass-market suppliers like Stetson to independent designers like us. And they're super nice people, so if you're in Austin be sure to stop by!
New Retailer: Hippik-Hippique
Our retailer Hippik-Hippique specializes in equestrian-related and -themed products, including:
- Hats! and other accessories- gloves, whips, etc.
- Elegantly tailored, bespoke riding ensembles and equestrian corsetry and apparel
- Perfume
- Art
- Antiques and vintage curiosities
- Jewelry
- Luxury horse care products and other things for the barn
New Retailer: Orphic
Looking for hats in the Los Angeles area? Check out our retailer in West Hollywood, Orphic.
Orphic's gorgeous showroom on Sunset Boulevard is full of jewelry, art, and stylish couture clothing for men and women, including many one-of-a-kind pieces, all create by high-end independent designers and artists from around the world. We are very excited to be included in their collection!
Orphic's gorgeous showroom on Sunset Boulevard is full of jewelry, art, and stylish couture clothing for men and women, including many one-of-a-kind pieces, all create by high-end independent designers and artists from around the world. We are very excited to be included in their collection!
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