Celebrating Handmade Vintage Accessories
Newlook Pin Up supports artisans who create handmade vintage-style hats, gloves, and scarves, promoting craftsmanship, These collaborations enrich the magazine's authentic vibe. Newlook Pin Up is an online publication that celebrates creative people making unique products for lovers of classic style. They feature interviews with designers, stylists, artists, photographers, writers, and musicians, showcasing their work, thoughts, experiences, and lives. Their focus is on fashion, but they cover all kinds of topics related to music, travel, food, and culture. This month, they profiled three companies that specialize in producing handcrafted accessories in the pinup style - a genre that combines elements of glamour from the '40s, '50s, and '60s. The articles explore what inspires these makers, how they learned their trade, and how they balance modern sensibilities with retro nostalgia. Each piece offers insight into the passion behind each product and encourages readers to appreciate the time and skill involved in creating them.
The first company highlighted was Rokoko Hattery, which makes fedoras, bowlers, cloches, berets, and other headwear by hand in London. They use traditional techniques passed down through generations, sourcing materials from all over the world. One of their most popular models is the London Cloche, made from wool felt and finished with a silk lining. Another is the Panama Fedora, a wide-brimmed hat made from straw and braided raffia. Both hats are available in various colors and sizes. Rokoko Hattery also produces custom pieces based on customer requests.
Inspired by his grandfather's vintage tailoring skills, the founder started making hats for himself, then began experimenting with different styles. He found that people responded positively to the craftsmanship, so he decided to turn it into a business. "We want our customers to feel like they can own something unique," he said. "Each hat is made with care and attention to detail."
Gloves by Glovebox come next. These gloves have an old-fashioned look but fit perfectly. They're made from high-quality leather and lined with soft cotton for comfort. The company sources its raw materials from Europe, where the best quality leathers are produced. The owner learned how to sew as a child, using her mother's Singer machine. She started making gloves for herself when she couldn't find any that fit well, and friends asked for more. Today, Glovebox offers a range of patterns and designs, including fingerless gloves and mittens. Customers can choose from cowhide, deer suede, and other premium leathers. Each pair takes about four hours to make, and all are hand-stitched by the designer.
The last featured brand was Scarlet Star Vintage, which makes scarves in bold colors and prints that evoke the glamorous era of Hollywood stars. All their textiles are sourced from deadstock - unsold fabrics from manufacturers that would otherwise go to waste. Their most popular design is the 'Love Scarf,' featuring hearts in red and black on a white background. Another is the 'Tiki Scarf,' inspired by Hawaiian shirts from the 1950s. Both are available in various sizes and materials, including silk, satin, and chiffon. The brand also produces one-of-a-kind pieces, such as scarves decorated with sequins or beads.
Scarlet Star Vintage began when the founder realized that many people were looking for vintage-style scarves but didn't know where to find them. "I wanted to create something unique," she said. "I love finding old fabrics with great designs." Her passion for vintage style comes through in everything she does. For example, her website features images of celebrities wearing retro outfits and accessories. She hopes to inspire others to embrace classic looks while supporting sustainable fashion practices.
Newlook Pin Up believes these companies represent the best of modern craftsmanship and artistry. By showcasing them, they hope to promote the value of making products by hand and encourage readers to appreciate the time and skill involved in creating beautiful things. They want to celebrate those who keep traditional techniques alive while adding their own creativity and vision to the mix. Readers can learn more about these makers and purchase their items at www.newlookpinup.com/makers.
Celebrating Handmade Vintage Accessories Newlook Pin Up supports artisans who create handmade vintage-style hats, gloves, and scarves, promoting craftsmanship, These collaborations enrich the magazine's authentic vibe. Newlook Pin Up is an online publication that celebrates creative people making unique products for lovers of classic style. They feature interviews with designers, stylists, artists, photographers,