Win a pretty, custom hat by local designer ElizaBeth Rohloff
May 3, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF, Neat WIN
Portland designer ElizaBeth Rohloff is best known for creating artful, handmade clothing and hats that have what she calls an “archival” quality. In other words, her beautiful things are built to last, and we gotta love that. Even more so, we gotta have that.
“There is a movement afoot called Archival Clothing,” Rohloff said. “I prefer to think of my work that way. A creation that is made the ‘old way’ – with care, in short runs, with quality materials and in this country.” You said it, sistah.
For Spring 2010, Rohloff has introduced a particularly lovely collection of handmade hats and garments she says were inspired by history. ”History is what creates vintage,” she said. “I have been making decidedly feminine hats for a while, but the look is now coming into vogue with the Flora and Audrey hats’ femininity.”
One of our favorites from Rohloff’s spring collection is the Audrey hat (above and right), a playful, vintage-inspired style with a full sweeping brim that can take on different personalities depending on the materials used and the embellishments added. For example, Rohloff can craft her Audrey hats from hemp, silk, lightweight wool, linen or whathaveyou, and then decorate the finished hats with ribbons, buttons, feathers or whatever custom details her customers might choose.
Win your own custom Audrey Hat from designer ElizaBeth Rohloff! Just as the weather warms and we begin seeking some pretty spring shade, one lucky Neat Sheet reader will win her very own custom made ElizaBeth Rohloff Audrey Hat (retail value $90). Rohlofff will craft your Audrey hat from hemp, as seen above, and then she’ll work with the winner to custom style the hat in your size and choice of colors, flowers, ribbons or whatever you like. To enter, just send an e-mail with the subject line “AUDREY HAT” to neatsheet@karenvitt.com or leave a comment on this post. We’ll pick a lucky random winner on Thursday, June 3.
If you can’t wait to win, shop for ElizaBeth Rohloff designs at local boutiques including Bonnet Boutique (412 N.W. 11th Ave., 503-954-2271); Clever Cycles (908 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., 334-1560); John Helmer (902 S.W. Broadway, 503-223-4976); Switch Shoes (7871 S.W. Capitol Hwy., 503-445-4585) or e-mail Rohloff for an appointment at erohloff@gmail.com.
ElizaBeth Rohloff Designs
By appointment: 503-239-5889
www.elizabethrohloff.com
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Very exciting! I LOVE hats and have several I proudly sport from local designers. This is one I do not have in my collection yet!
A very chic hat, and a production philosophy I can really get behind!
Yes, oh, how darling is this “Audrey Hat” and how sweet it will look with a fitted Suzabelle spring dress. Just plain sweet!!!
xoxo
anne
And, it’s hemp!! How cool is that?
That is absolutely adorable!! Love it!
love this 20’s flapper look! it’s the era i wish i had lived in
LOVE her hats!
Hats never go out of style. When I was seventeen, 30 hats adorned my bedroom walls. Even though I lived in Eugene, where no one dresses, I wore my hats for years . . . I eventually gave them away so now it’s time to revive my interest and restock my collection!
I am feeling a little inspired to win this from the Kentucky Derby last weekend!
Hats rock, period. The floppier the better!
Oh my goodness…. I want this so much!
what an elegant hat. it’s beautiful.
I love your hats!!! It would ROCK to be the lucky winner
Would love to have this hat !
You know I love your work! The “Audrey Hat” is another wonderful addition to your incredible collection.
Love this!
Cool! I’ve seen Elizabeth’s hats up close and personal and they’re really lovely…
It’s time to start wearing hats again.
Her work is gorgeous! Whoever wins this will be a lucky girl indeed!
Its gorgeous ! Wonderful. I want to win one !!
Would <3 to add this to my hat collection