The Art of Millinery: Heidi Lee, Artist & Designer

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Heidi Lee harnesses technology to create surreal headwear that walks the line between fashion, design, and fine art. Her whimsical pieces derive inspiration from mythology and have been worn by celebrities, including JLO, Madonna, Missy Elliot, and Lady Gaga. In this episode, we discuss her trajectory into millinery, her first creations, including an origami hat, and take a deep dive into some of her most recognizable designs, like the Endless Echo Hat.

-About Heidi Lee-

A RISD graduate and recipient of the 2012 MET Museum Costume Institute Accessory Design Award, Heidi Lee is a NYC-based artist and designer whose hats have featured in VOGUE, V, W, Visionaire, Dazed & Confused, MTV, SHOWstudio, NYT, New York Magazine, The Creators Project, etc. Exhibitions include The National Centre for Craft and Design (UK) "The World is Your Dressing Up Box" and MAD Museum’s “MAD Biennial: 100 Makers that manifest the cultural capital of NYC." Her clientele include JLO, Billy Porter, Anne Hathaway, Madonna, G-Dragon, Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill.

Learn more at https://www.heidi337.com

Follow Heidi at @HEIDI_337

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