La Maison
In a word ;-) Maison Foolk’s story
It originates quite some time ago. It is, first of all, a passion for hats that transcends generations, as the story begins with my grandmother who was a milliner. She created her collections in her own salon, located in Lorient, Brittany. I owe her my passion for hats. Like Denise (my grandmother) I am fascinated by the diversity of the different hat types as well as by the many kinds of fabrication techniques.
At times, I have noticed how much a hat can complete an outfit, define a style, suit a genre. At all ages, every woman reveals herself as a source of inspiration to me : I always imagine her wearing a model from Maison Foolk.
I split time between Paris and Barcelona and I create the models following my inspirations over the course of my trips and through the people I meet. I am very sensitive to colours : I pay a special attention to shade and brilliance (cf. the orange on the Kate model for instance).
I am particularly keen on the crochet technique. Making such hats requires a very specific know-how which, like many others, has practically disappeared. I am striving to preserve it. I have met my business partner in Asia, during my trips there. Together we have built a relationship based on trust. She makes my hats by hand using traditional weaving techniques with natural fibres. I am always seeking the best craftsmen to make my creations and offer you a production that is 100% responsible and with the highest quality standards.
Thanks for your trust and support in this adventure.
Delphine