I was born in Remscheid, Germany. After I finished school, I completed a 3-year apprenticeship with a Milliner, followed by another 3 years as a journeyman Milliner. I eventually took over the business in my hometown & later moved my business to Düsseldorf. During this time, I studied evenings for my masters & became a fully qualified Master Milliner in 1985.
Process for making my custom hats In discussion with my client, we choose the desired hat style and materials, colours and finishing touches. I use only very fine quality straw or rabbit felt samples which come from Germany, Italy and France. The selected straw or felt base is then steamed to soften and pulled over the mould to dry. My hats are all hand made in every detail. This is what makes them so exclusive.
We respectfully acknowledge that the Filberg Festival takes place on the unceded traditional territory of the K'omoks First Nation, Gila 'kasla...Hay ch q'a'.
