Faire la Roue
Founder of Faire la Roue. Designer & inventor of the folding hat.
I have always loved mechanical objects and folding mechanisms. After dozens of prototypes and several iterations of trigonometry calculations, I came up with this folding hat design. I can vary the design parametrically, changing the hat size, brim width, crown height, crown taper, and brim angle. My UK patent is pending at the moment.
Through this work, I have learned traditional millinery, manual pleating, and bookbinding. I’ve also learned about textiles, and finally learned to use a sewing machine. I am taking little bits I’ve learned from all of these processes, and my past experiences, to prototype my design and commercialize it through my brand, Faire la Roue.
www.fairelaroue.com
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