Justin Smith
MA work
MA work
The Performative Hat
The hat as prop in the worlds of circus, variety, music hall, cabaret, burlesque, striptease, magic etc.
The Master of Ceremonies’ top hat… the clown’s slapstick comedy hat… the hat juggled with… the contortionist doffing the hat with her toes… the ostrich plumes of the fan dancer, the performing dog in a hat…
Each hat has been tailored to an individual burlesque or circus performer and is designed to be performed with.
The styling for the collection is based on a Victorian funeral and circus freak show.
A dance of the dead!
Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Design
Programme
MA Fashion Womenswear, 2007
Specialism
Millinery
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Contact
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07788 807563
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The Performative Hat
The hat as prop in the worlds of circus, variety, music hall, cabaret, burlesque, striptease, magic etc.
The Master of Ceremonies’ top hat… the clown’s slapstick comedy hat… the hat juggled with… the contortionist doffing the hat with her toes… the ostrich plumes of the fan dancer, the performing dog in a hat…
Each hat has been tailored to an individual burlesque or circus performer and is designed to be performed with.
The styling for the collection is based on a Victorian funeral and circus freak show.
A dance of the dead!
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Awards
- First prize, Hat Designer of the Year, 2006