Now, four years later,
Carly designs and crafts
each piece from scratch, working
out of her artisan hat studio in Monmouth County. Her design
ideas come from a variety of sources, from antique art pieces to
Victorian bridal styles, and the design process for custom
orders creates a one-on-one connection with her clients. "e
whole idea of a custom order is so special because everything is
so mass-produced, quick fashion, that everyone is looking for
that experience that they feel taken care of," Carly explains.
Clients are scheduled by appointment, where Carly invites
them into her Keansburg-area studio and walks them through
the consultation and fitting process. "I size them, take
measurements, go over color, style, what it's for, brim width,
crown height, etc.," she describes. With the typical consultation
taking about an hour, Carly covers the type of style, banding,
texture, fabrics, accessory details, and more in order to bring
her client's vision to life.
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