New York’s AA Crochet is a one-person handmade-goods studio where Aria Lee creates crochet clothing, hats, accessories and patterns. The work favors distinctive styles and configurations over fast fashion, with one-of-a-kind pieces such as freehand colorwork hats and hand-dyed-yarn tops. Custom colors and styles are welcome, and most pieces are made to order.
The Endless ThreadThe Endless Thread is Linda Sturgeon’s Putney studio for hand-crafted fiber-art clothing, including crocheted dresses, jackets and tops. Her work grew from making crocheted shopping baskets with postal and baling twine in the 1970s, then evolved into clothing after she taught herself to dye industrial cordage and began showing her designs at juried craft shows and galleries. More than 40 years later, she continues to design and craft each piece herself, with custom orders available.CHESTER, PA
Alix of BohemiaAlix Verley Pietrafesa began making clothing while studying art history in Scotland, inspired by vintage textiles and an unexpected sewing-machine purchase. After creating more than 2,500 bespoke one-of-a-kind pieces, she developed Alix of Bohemia into a New York studio label whose natural-fiber clothing is made with a distinctly hand-worked character.BROOKLYN, NY
Nelson Hat CoMaryland textile artist Michelle Antoinette Nelson turns reclaimed and ethically sourced materials into handmade hats conceived as sculptural, wearable art. Nelson Hat Co. creates one-of-one collector pieces with architectural forms and intricate handwork, while also designing private-label and white-label headwear for fashion brands. The company makes hats for all people and specializes in fitting wearers with natural hair, recognizing that one size does not fit all.
Christos Dovas New YorkBased in New York, Christos Dovas designs and makes bespoke haute couture, including exclusive gowns and tailored evening dresses. Its studio combines personal styling with meticulous stitching, creating made-to-measure pieces and one-of-a-kind accessories for clients seeking an individual look. The brand also sells handmade-to-your-measurement pieces through its online boutique and has a presence in select stores.New York, NY