Tracy Watts, trained as an artist and painter at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto and at the college’s New York City campus. After working in the art world, as a mould maker and caster, Tracy looked for another way of translating her ideas into a 3 dimensional form. Having always loved wearing and collecting hats, Tracy discovered the millinery program at the Fashion Institute of Technology. There she trained with Janine Galimard, who worked as a milliner for Balenciaga during the 50’s and 60’s, in Paris. It was the skills taught by Ms. Galimard, that gave Tracy the ability to translate her vision into an object in her hands. Ms. Galimard taught her the art of millinery. Since 1993, Tracy Watts has been designing, manufacturing and distributing a full line of women’s and men’s designer / contemporary hats. Hats that are meant to give the wearer a chic finish to their attire. Classic’s with a twist.
We're wrapping things up at the studio this week! Until Monday...⠀ ...⠀ #tracywatts #tracywattseshop #handmadeinbrooklyn #madeinamerica #madeinusa #millinery #hat #fedora #chapeau #fashion #designer #slowfashion #accessory #shop #studio #studiolife #creativelifehappylife #photooftheday #workinprogress #pompom
Having fun with HITCHES today in the studio. Now that's what we call an assortment!⠀ ...⠀ #tracywatts #tracywattseshop #handmadeinbrooklyn #madeinamerica #madeinusa #millinery #hat #fedora #chapeau #fashion #designer #slowfashion #accessory #shop #studio #studiolife #creativelifehappylife #photooftheday
Our PHUKET is designed to travel (pssst... it's a foldable fedora). now in NEW COLORS. Check it out before your next trip!⠀ ...⠀ #tracywatts #tracywattseshop #handmadeinbrooklyn #madeinamerica #madeinusa #millinery #hat #fedora #chapeau #instafashion #instastyle #fashion #slowfashion #designer #accessory #shop #fashionpost #travel #travelvibes #sun #happy #beachvibes #coral #pink
Figuring out what to pack on your next getaway? Make sure one of our HITCH fedoras is on your list.⠀ ...⠀ #tracywatts #tracywattseshop #handmadeinbrooklyn #madeinamerica #madeinusa #millinery #hat #fedora #chapeau #instafashion #instastyle #fashion #slowfashion #designer #accessory #shop #fashionpost #travelvibes #travelstyle #beachvibes
Attention all milliners and hobbyists: We've acquired some pretty special trimmings and materials over the years, some of which we just can't use for our product line. So, we're making them available to you! Check out our supplies shop at etsy.com/shop/TracyWattsMillinery⠀ ...⠀ #tracywatts #tracywattseshop #handmadeinbrooklyn #madeinamerica #madeinusa #millinery #hat #fedora #chapeau #etsy #etsyshop #supplies #sewing #slowfashion #shop #studio #studiolife #creativelifehappylife #photooftheday #workinprogress