Stefano inherited a deep passion for millinery from an old craftsman, a gift of alchemy: the mixture of natural fabrics and manual treatments give Felt and Sinamay the distinctive softness of a life sculptures.
Stefano can create a unique hat, a wearable sculpture that can matchyour personality, your sense of style and desire by modelling Sinamayin a musical form.
This latest collection is absolutely born of instinct, Stefano has explained, and his hands have worked the straw as if he were playing a musical instrument. Above all, he cherishes nature as a fountain of inspiration and from this feeling for nature came visions of Goddesses who were in antiquity the personifications of natural elements like water, sun, moon, earth and also love.
Melbourne-based stylist, Lynette Pater, who has worked with Steven’s Hats for the fashion site, Beauty Shall Save the World, will take centre stage with Stefano at several of his scheduled events, including Myer’s Fashion on the Field on Cup Day. She notes that what Stefano creates are really beautiful examples of how you do not need much, other than a fabulous hat, to capture the attention of everyone in the room.