Christine’s hats are reminiscent of vintage styling as a historical reference point.

"We don’t wholesale our hats, so our business is by word of mouth (from stylists and editors). We benefit from branding Ellen Christine Millinery in the global market, but I fought long and hard to keep hats in front of the editor’s eyes. When Vogue needed 1920’s hats...we did them.

When Camilla Nickerson left Vogue for W she took my hats with her and put them in Italian Vogue. Nicoletta Santoro was the first stylist to place my hat with a Chanel gown.

Our ‘never-say-no’ attitude has helped place our hats at the forefront of the accessory market. For the work I do in my shop, I am proud. For the editorials we take part in, I am grateful. But for furthering the cause of the Hat, I am ecstatic."

ecl.ny@earthlink.net