FASHION BY THE RULES: What’s Old is New

There seems to be a growing trend amongst new talent that entails old world artistry.  In particular, I have noticed this growth in the accessory area. One classification which is almost totally overlooked is millinery and yet there is a burgeoning industry amongst the young designers. There was a time that ladies never left her home without the appropriate headwear but today’s milliners have fashion in mind.

So first up is Victor Osborne who started his business with Zachary Bennett in 2007. They have steadfastly worked together with one aim, to grow their nascent business into a thriving industry. The guys have set up a shop in Williamsburg which also doubles a factory and showroom for their wholesale accounts. The art of hat making is alive and well within these confines and once again we can be introduced to hats as a must have fashion accessory.

Keeping with the old world ways of manufacturing is a jeweler located in London by the name of Duncan Stevens.  Whether creating his works in sterling or in gold or as an accessory or decoration, he continually demonstrates the fine art of manufacturing jewelry. His pieces take on many themes and looks and he is constantly creating new looks for his clientele which now stretches to Dublin and Johannesburg. Duncan has grown to a point where he can now offer “one off” pieces which greatly appeal to the luxury customer.

Both designers hearken back to a  time to when craftsmanship  was an art form as well as to when these items were the must haves of  every ” proper” lady or genleman in their daily wardrobe.

Please look them up on their websites and as always look for me at http://jeffybruce.blogspot.com/