Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish
Influences
A course by Betto García , Art Director, Artisan, and Hat Designer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Next, I am going to explain what my references are and what I draw inspiration from when creating.”
In this video lesson Betto García addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish. Learn the techniques to make and decorate original hats using natural fibers.
Partial transcription of the video
“Influences In this lesson, I’ll talk about my influences and the inspiration for my pieces. Everyday life is something that really inspires me; day-to-day activities and the social scene really energizes me. I like to sit on a bench and observe life; I find it really inspirational. I admire painters such as Dalí and his surrealism and those impossible structures which I try to achieve with my pieces. One of my objectives is to set challenges in terms of how to structure a piece or how to approach it. In terms of color, I really like to use primary colors in my sketches. I like working with ...”
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Course summary for: Design and Creation of Hats from Start to Finish
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Fashion Design, Sewing
Betto García
A course by Betto García
Betto García was trained in the London workshop of the formidable milliner Edwina Ibbotson when he was just 22. There, he worked on commissions for the British royal family and attendees of the Ascot races. He is currently based out of his artisanal workshop in Valencia and his pieces can be found on sale at the concept store The Curated NYC in New York.
Throughout his career he has worked with Spanish names like Palomo Spain on his debut collaboration at New York Fashion Week, Juan Vidal, and Outsiders Division. He has also created tailored pieces for costume designer Ana López Cobos who has showcased his work in theaters and cinemas in Esto no es la casa de Bernarda Alba (This Is Not the House of Bernarda Alba) and Salir del ropero. Among the list of celebrities who have entrusted him with commissions are international rapper Cardi B, singer Rosalía, and actors Rossy de Palma and Penélope Cruz, to name just a few.
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