Vintage-Inspired Millinery

New York-based milliner, Behida Dolic handcrafts gorgeous 1920’s and 1930’s-inspired hats and sells them out of her small shop in Hudson, north of New York City. A refugee of the Balkan War, Dolic moved to the United States in 1998 with the a create-with-what-you-have mentality born of her humble childhood in Bosnia, a virtue that continues to resonate in her work. A true artisan, Dolic is ever so dedicated to hand-sewing and hand-draping each and every one of her hats. She draws inspiration from old films, vintage fashion and art deco architecture. 

Behida Dolic’s story and art are incredibly inspiring. Millinery is a craft that requires great skill, attention to detail and patience. Her approach to hat-making is simple and her unique and era-specific style is reminiscent of Coco Chanel, who began her career in fashion as a milliner.

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