“The final hat fitting with Satya Twena,” says Kimberly Chandler, giving us a peek into the process.
“Once the actual hat was made and shaped Satya completed the details of the custom piece with me while I wore it.”
An up-close and personal look at the bespoke hat.
Milliner Satya Twena perfects the hat from all angles.
“I knew I wanted a hat that had more of an English flair and a dominant color and texture. I also loved the idea of having one of my eyes covered.”
“Once the actual hat was made and shaped Satya completed the details of the custom piece with me while I wore it.”
Twena precisely placing the lace.
Chandler and Twena decide on the perfect placement for her lace veil.
“The lace of this amazing hat was sewn on once Satya and I were able to decide exactly how it should be placed.”
“The last thing I need is to be walking down the stairs to the garden and fall flat on my face,” joked Chandler.
A peek at the inner details of this Chandler’s chic hat.
“Voila! A Satya Twena masterpiece,” Chandler says as she shows off the new creation. “It was a wonderful experience working with Twena and her talented staff.”
The designer shows off her finished product for Chandler, as well as a style of her own she’s rocking.
Make-up artist Elena George and hair stylist Cynthia Alvarez kick into full-on glam squad mode.
“Adding Anita Ko earrings to this Stella McCartney Spring 2014 Ready to Wear two-piece suit.”
“All that’s left now to complete my look for the luncheon is to add the custom-made Satya Twena hat.”
“The hat is secure and the park awaits. I’m off!”
“Ladies arriving at The Central Park Conservatory Garden.”
“Walking through the beautiful garden.”
“Ran into a friend who serves on the board of the UNICEF Snowflake Committee with me. Eleanora Kennedy and her daughter Ana Safir.”
“Fellow UNICEF Committee member and Central Park Conservancy Women’s Committee Board Member Gillian Miniter.”
“Entering the tent where we all gathered and relished the sea of hats. Around 1,200 supporters attended the social event.”
“The stunning interior designer Moll Anderson. Her beautiful hat and outfit was just as lovely as she is.”
“The ladies and gent –– yes, there were a few –– I lunched with were a fantastic group. I think we had the most stylish table under the tent.”
“I couldn’t leave without a selfie! I am joined by Robert Verdi, TV personality and fashion expert, and Lizzie Tisch, our gracious table host!”
“Not many African American women are aware of the hat luncheon let alone attend the annual event. It was a pleasure to meet these beautiful and astute women.” (Left to right) Carol Sutton Lewis, Jonelle Procope and Linda Haile.
“While chatting, Deborah Roberts and I spotted this unique head piece designed by the woman wearing it. She said the key to creating a hat is not to think about it. You just have to go for it-and she did! She had a matching butterfly choker that fluttered in the back.”
“I have to say my hat was definitely a hit amongst the thousands of others!”
