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Ginger Strejcek
B.M. Franklin pairs traditional crafting techniques with modern design innovations to create custom hats.
RAD HATTER DISCOVER A WORLD OF MILLINERY MAGIC AT BUCKHEAD VILLAGE
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hether stepping out in a jazzy fedora, saddling up with a rugged Stetson or showing off a frilly derby-worthy fascinator, hats have long captured the collective imagination for reasons both practical and pretty with a storied history that dates back to before 3,000 BC. Experience the artisan craft of hat-making first-hand in a two-hour session at B.M. Franklin at Buckhead Village. Led by expert hatters in small group settings with a six-person max, the workshop features an introduction followed by an interactive demonstration of the age-old techniques and tools of the trade. Those who want to take home their own topper at a discounted rate, can customize it from the ground up, accessorizing with a stash of handmade trinkets and vintage materials. “People wear hats for many different reasons,”
says Brandon Franklin, founder and head designer, whose passion was ignited while working at Worth & Worth, one of New York City’s oldest hat shops. “Fashion statements are great, but a lot of times they end up being trends that come and go. If you combine ergonomics and style into a piece, you will never want to take it off. This is the mark of a quality hat that lasts a lifetime.” THE ART OF HAT-MAKING EXPERIENCE AT B.M. FRANKLIN Fridays in September 6-8:30 p.m. $100 Buckhead Village 256 Buckhead Ave. N.E. Atlanta 30305 470.523.5800 bmfranklinco.com
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