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
2015. december 2. - MTV 1 - Család-barát műsor
2014. október 11. - RTL Klub - TRENDmánia
2013. november 30. - TV2 - Tűsarok
2004. február - MTV2 - Kultúrház
2004. február - VIVA TV - Trend
2004. - Radio Télévision Belge Francophone - Job Attitude
2003. szeptember 22. - RTL Klub - Reggeli
2003. szeptember 18. - MTV1 - Heti Menü
2003. szeptember 15. - RTL Klub - Reggeli
2003. szeptember - Fix Tv - fashion.com
Book Appearances
2005. - Budapest éjféltől éjfélig: Magyaros meghívás - E. Sachet, F. Biar - Helikon kiadó
Individual Presentations
2003. szeptember 28. - Ernst Múzeum - Dívák, primadonnák, színésznők
2004. augusztus 8. - Sziget Fesztivál
Individual Exhibitions
2010. október 1-10. - Mono Fashion Store - Kiállitás a budapesti Design Hét keretében.
Group Exhibitions
2009. augusztus 18-30. - "Emelem kalapom" Nemzetközi szalmakalap kiállitás - 3. díj