Kelly Christy is a milliner based in New York City.
Her charming shop, specializing in hats and related accessories
opened in September 1996 on Elizabeth Street in Nolita,
and was one of the first of many stores and boutiques that
helped revitalize the northern reaches of New York’s
famous Little Italy neighborhood.
Kelly’s
many passions in life are apparent in her hat designs. A
love of nature and a whimsical sense of humor clearly figure
prominently in her work. This personal creative force, coupled
with 20 years of working directly with her clientele and
getting a true sense of what her customer wants have made
Kelly Christy one of New York’s most prominent and
sought after milliners working in New York today.
With
each season comes a newly inspired collection. Every hat
is named to reflect a mood or a character; Robin Hood, Frenchie
and Let’s Skate are just a few examples. Styles range
from women’s everyday to evening and bridal creations.
Kelly
has also added a highly successful men’s line and
these designs, including Stuart, Frankie and The Belmont
can now be found throughout the city at such prestigious
retailers as Barney’s New York, Seize Sur Vingt, and
Stackhouse.
She
is also Happy to tell you her Women's Line is available
on the West Coast through a Great New Boutique called Coquette,
located at 55 N. Baldwin in Sierra Madre ,Ca.
In
addition to her own creations, Kelly often teams up with
many of fashion's top designers. Last Year she worked with
Nathan Jenden, touted as a new Designer to watch in 2006.
In the fall of 2001, Kelly started her design relationship
with designer Isaac Mizrahi. Kelly’s first collaboration
with Issac was on the hit Broadway production The Women,
successfully re-creating the frivolity and fun of 1930's
cocktail hats. In 2004, she created hats for his High/Low
show and once again for Isaac’s Target Fashion Show
in 2005.
In
2002, Kelly’s hats appeared on the runway for English
designer Keenan Duffy’s Fall/Winter fashion show.
Kelly has also worked with Diane Von Furstenberg numerous
times, first designing hats for her 2003 Spring and Fall
shows, and then for her Spring 2005 show.
Kelly’s
client list includes such diverse individuals as Kate Capeshaw,
Iman and Bjork, Mos Def, Wilmer Valderrama and Eric Balfour.
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