About me

I began making and designing hats more than twenty years ago, which was preceded by a lengthy professional search. The fact that I made the right decision is reinforced daily when I sit down to create hats and I am filled with happiness and calm.

The process of creation always brings with it thoughts and problems upon which one can continuously build and grow. In my world, I match the classical forms (beret, sailor hat, turban, cloche, toque etc.) with my own fantasy world. Furthermore, I always consider the needs and the requirement of contemporary living: I design hats which are easy to wear, handle and store. My constant example is Coco Chanel, who, after creating a new model would begin to wear the piece therein testing what it is like to live in her own design. A given design is never complete, rather it can be developed over a lifetime. The various age groups, types of women and modes of using a hat all give an exciting challenge. There are those who would like something practical and aesthetic for everyday wear. Others have hats designed for their personality.

Finally, there are those who seek a hat for a special occasion (wedding, reception, etc.). I have many foreign clients and my knowledge of languages (English, French, and German) helps in our dialogue. Besides understanding the past, I try to be up-to-date by following the newest foreign hat designs and fashion trends. I design unique and limited edition pieces at times. I use traditional techniques, whilst also developing new solutions. Besides using woven material (wool, silk, velvet, linen, fake fur) I also integrate traditional hat materials (tulle, horse hair, wire, hay, hood). Bara Marianne Kalap SzalonBara Marianne Kalap Műhely The selection of a hat is a lengthy process, especially if one does not have the habit of wearing hats. In addition, each face is individual, so one has to take the time to find the proper form. In the end, however, everyone can find the appropriate style.

Bara Marianne

Selected Articles

2012. június 22. - Blikk - Ő az utolsó kalapkirálynő

2011. márcuis 9. - Magyar Nemzet - Klasszikus fejfedők és divatos tülldiszek

2007. május - Elle - Sikeres budai masamód

2005. augusztus 25. - Blikk - Még mindig sláger a kalap

2003. szeptember 15. - Bpfashion.hu - Beszélgetés Bara Marianne kalaptervezõvel

2000. január 22. - Népszabadság - Fejhez simuló, puha kalapok

1999. július - Joy - Kezdjük a kalapoknál

Television

2018. május 28. - VIASAT3 - Luxus feleségek

2017. augustus 26. - Duna TV - Ridikül Magazin