Tawnee
Hats! Tawnee’s signature.
All kinds, with or without brims, unisex, men’s, women’s, embellished, plain, straw, felt. Should I continue? I could you know.
Her studio apartment on Avenue A (previously referred to as the notorious Alphabet City section of NY) is decorated with hats. No hat will meet its end in the incinerator or garbage bag.
When a hat has reached the end of it’s wearability, Tawnee uses every part of that dearly departed chapeau and repurposes it into a decorative accessory. It could turn into a pillow for her couch, or a quilt for her bed when enough scraps accumulate. It can even end up part of a new hat or fashion wearable.
She was promised the very hat she was asked to wear in this spring 2015 display at Bergdorf Goodman in support of her passion.
Mannequin Reflections - Behind the Glass
Imagine standing before a stunning window display, a world of fantasy and glamour frozen in time. The mannequins, seemingly alive, pose amidst intricate sets, a testament to the artistry of the designer.
This was the inspiration for my blog series, Mannequin Reflections. Armed with nothing more than my iPhone, I began capturing these captivating scenes, drawn to the unique interplay of light and reflection.
As I experimented with different angles and perspectives, I realized that the glass itself was an integral part of the story. It acted as a mirror, reflecting the world outside and creating a mesmerizing blend of reality and illusion.
It was in these reflections that I found my muse. I began to envision the lives of these mannequins, the stories they could tell if only they could speak.