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Story by
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topsyturvydesign,
weirdwolf
Published on June 27, 2008 in This Handmade Life |
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Etsy sent independent filmmakers Anne Alvergue and her husband Michael Isabell, aka milorocks, to visit Kim at her home and studio in Oakland, California. (See Anne and Michael's film production company's site, EyeSpyFilms, for more information on their work.)
(Music credit Jon Brooder)
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40 comments Login to add your own!
mermaidclaire
Another Handmade Portrait that is right up my alley! What a wonderful look into your process, Kim! Your aesthetic is SO fantastic!!!
TeenAngster
Utterly engaging. Such a great art to keep alive! I long for the days when everyone wears hats again and shows off their fashion with flair, individuality and enthusiasm. Brava!
weirdwolf
Anne Alvergue did a fantastic job capturing Kim and her gorgeous designs. What a wonderful addition to our Handmade Portraits series.
gothfoxdesigns
annettemusick
Oh how I love thee KIM!!!! You looked fabulous in your video! I'm so happy for you! I love love love your hats as always! :)
xo-
annette
NovemberRoseAtelier
Your hats are wonderful! Thank you for bringing back the romance of a beautiful hat in a baseball cap world!
Schmutzerland
I absolutely love this handmade profile! What an interesting artform! Now I need to find a fancy schmancy place to go to get myself one of those hats!
LaveMeSoapCo
topsyturvydesign
WoW- I am uber impressed with Anne & Michael's video wizardry!!! You two are rockstars & it was a total blast shooting this portrait with you- dehydration & all!
95 degrees in Oakland - when does that ever happen?!?
Anyhoo, I looove the portrait & thank you etsy for giving me the opportunity to pimp my craft!
PS- Goth is always cool ;)
phydeaux
Not just fascinating to get a glimpse into the process of designing Kim's really incredible creations, but getting a glimpse into Kim the person! Great video! I've been admiring Kim's hats for so long and never realized we're neighbors!!!
TheHandOfFatima
choklit
Stunning! I love this video portrait, and I adore Kim's hats. Thank you!
lara514
sooooo interesting!!! I was captivated by her images a while ago. So nice to get some insight on this artist!
KarmaRox
ooooooohhhhhh! I just did a treasury in the west featuring your shop, topsy, then I saw this article! it's divine!
annashoub
That was such a treat to see this film. kim is an unbelievable milliner. Thanks for letting us have a glimpse into her creative mind.
missbrache
roadtripjournal
Fabulous! What fun! I wish we all wore hats like that too.
RockLove
As someone inspired by Kim's work long before my days on Etsy, thank you guys for featuring her talent! One of the more unique artists here in our community :)
matouenpeluche
WOW! How cool is Kim? Very inspiring, very creative and a girl who's totally into history - fantastic! Thank you so much for this mini doco!
woeisme524
this is so fantastic! i never imagined such inspiration would come out of the buildings i saw everrrry day of my life! i love oakland, and i love topsy turvy!
bamboobaby
BoringSidney
Congrats Kim!! Your studio is great, and I already knew your hats were great. How exciting that millinery is finally get some recognition! Hurray for hats!
lovealwaysxox
Oliba
these are seriously fantastic! i love that architecture is such a big influence in the design process. realy great work!
ArgyleWhale
Great interview! I wish hats were still popular; I think I look god in them ;)
BitsfromMissKnits
sandraeileenjewelry
iheartnorwegianwood
One of my favorite interviews to date! I adore Kims work, and the photography of her items is TO DIE FOR! Ever since I started travelling to London twice a year for my old job, I've become obsessed with hats (they really go all out at the clubs in London) and have even started wearing one or two out for special occasions.
victorianbustle
Hi Kim,
I'm in awe of your art form... you seem really down-to-earth, and I appreciate that, considering how far you've come!
I have a couple questions... first, as a burgeoning artisan, how did you transition from a 9-5 job to doing your art full-time. How did you pay the bills? I ask this b/c I am building from the ground up... and sometimes I get discouraged, b/c crafting and creating requires some pretty intense money upfront - that which I do not have.
How do I get myself out there? How do I get beautiful models to model my stuff?
I am clueless, and you seem to have it all together...
Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I would love to own one of your creations someday.
Hugs from the sauna that is the South,
Darlene
Noxenlux
figmints
jewelrybyreshell
Simply stunning. Love it. I love the old world charm, it takes me back to the days of glam, beauty, and dress up. A time when ladies looked the part, and men just drooled. I'm a hat, glove, purse and boot, girl myself, thanks to my granny. It's all about the whole package. Love it. Pk
VintageMafia
you are awesome! something funky like one of your hats would be great in my wedding.
kittytrishia
Oh my gosh KIM!!!! The video is wonderful and I loved getting a sneak peak into your fabulous workshop of wonders! I still get many compliments daily on all of the lovely hatties you have made for me! Love Hugs and Catnip!
Mumbot
kalicat
I love these little hats called Bibi.
So cute and glamour, very sexy
whiletheyplay
WallCandy
Mirthquake
Oh how I would love to go back to the time too, when women wore hats and gloves.
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beautiful!