A Review by Oaktown Art April 28, 2010

Warehouse 416 was written up in Oaktown Art! If you haven’t heard about this local blog, check it out http://oaktownart.com They have been nominated for the 2010 Oakland Indie Awards. Here’s what they had to say about us…. “I’d been wondering about this place for awhile, ever since I saw its large sign declaring simply “The [...]

Spring shoots March 15, 2010

It was a beautiful sunny day, and if there was a cold March wind blowing, we didn’t shiver.   All ten of us were inside bringing together our talents to capture O’Lover Hats spring styles on film. Check out some snapshots of our crew. Creative Director, Producer: Elwyn Crawford Photographers: Decenzo-Cordovo Photography Models: Ida Marie [...]

Hatmaker Showcase in San Francisco Represents the Change of Guard August 17, 2009

The bay area has long been a place for expressive offbeat fashion, distinct from the temperament of LA and New York.  Despite lacking a pivotal presence in the industry, the bay area produces a strong indie designer scene emanating from the artistic personalities that thrive in our metropolis.  Within this milieu lies a smaller group [...]

On an Indie Mission December 2, 2008

There are definitely less people out at shows right now.  This economy is not stagnant though. It’s good to see that people are still coming out and shopping regardless of the doom and gloom from the press.  It is important, now more than ever, to do our part to support local businesses operating with sustainable [...]

Feasting on Fashion November 14, 2008

This Sunday I’m cooking up delicious food, pouring wine and tea and hosting everyone who wants to share smiles and the hopes for our new president-elect at my home in Oakland for a party.  Try on some scrumptious hats and receive 20% off on any purchases. O’Lover Hats Open Studio and Harvest Party Sunday November [...]

GenArt Selects O’Lover Hats as a Fresh Face in Fashion October 27, 2008

  Fresh Faces in Fashion returns to San Francisco for the 5th year in a row. For the last 13 years, Gen Art’s anchor event, Fresh Faces in Fashion, has shown some of the best emerging fashion designers in womenswear, menswear and accessories on the runway and given runway debuts to fashion’s rising stars. O’Lover Hats [...]

Independent in October October 1, 2008

I always feel especially good in the fall.  It’s the time of year to harvest, to celebrate the bounty from all that was planted and tended to in the spring and summer.  I’ve been eating a lot of tomatoes from my back yard, and I haven’t given them nearly as much time as I have [...]

California Roadtrip September 11, 2008

The last few weeks I’ve been making straw hats again.  I have a show in Napa on Saturday the 13th and a show in Benicia on Saturday the 20th. Both shows are daytime events, 10am to 5:30pm and 10am to 4:00 respectively.  They are juried for variety and quality.   I love both these towns [...]

American Craft Council at Fort Mason August 14, 2008

I will be at Fort Mason this weekend, August 15th, 16th and 17th with a selection of hats from the fall line.  My table is in the AltCraft section in the back.  This is a new section for artisans who have never applied to the American Craft Council shows before.  The show is renowned for [...]

Mission Bazaar May 20, 2008

Mission Bazaar ran two long 10 hour days over the past weekend, opening San Francisco’s Armory building up to the public for the first time in 30 years. Thus, almost all participants and attendees were unified in our fresh experience of this cavernous building. Booths for local artists and designers lined the sides and nestled [...]