Ellen Christine Millinery NYC
Overview
The opening of Ellen Christine in Manhattan's stylish Chelsea neighborhood has created as much excitement in certain fashionable circles as did Calvin Klein's Madison Avenue showcase and Cynthia Rowley's SoHo store.
Ellen Christine's small, intimate shop holds many charms. Fetching displays make it a must-see stop for window shoppers and city strollers. Browsers soon forget the flow of time and become pleasantly aware of a graceful continuum of style. The eclectic collection includes antique textiles, tempting treasures such as Edwardian walking suit, peach Thirties lingerie, savvy forties suits, and romantic touches like beaded flowers, spectator pumps, and fringed silk scarves.
And then there are the hats: A pansy-covered cloche from the Twenties; doll hats a la Schiaparelli; brimmed collections that would have won nods of approval from Edith Wharton and those heroines embracing the Belle Epoque's elegance; plus flirtatiously festooned straw hats. While including antique pieces, most of the hats in this impressive collection have been created by the store's proprietor, Ellen Christine Colon-Lugo.
When you visit Ellen Christine at 255 West 18th Street in NYC, don't expect to see a frail wisp of a woman wrapped in lace. Ellen Christine often holds forth in a Forties jacket, velvet leggings and motorcycle boots. Her ability to time travel in style made Ellen Christine a valuable resource for movie productions such as Barbara Streisand's The Mirror has Two Faces, and for magazines such as Vanity Fair and Italian Vogue. Ellen Christine and her shop have become exciting discoveries for women who view fashion not just by the current season's trends but also by the accumulation of charm and creativity.
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Tis the season... to wear a hat!
by: lisaparilla at Citysearch
Forget about buying another black dress or pair of skinny jeans - go pick up an Ellen Christine original it will define your look for the night ... or the season.\r \r Ellen has a gift for bringing out your individual style - and will…
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Head Lines
by: Mrs Reno at Citysearch
No name has been so closely linked with innovative and refined millinery since Coco Chanel. Ellen Christine Millinery at 255 West 18 Street has been crowning New York's chic heads for many years, building a base of loyal clients and…
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Custom made hats for any size head.
by: Patricia Parenti at Citysearch
I've known Ellen since our rockabilly days because I always wore big hats to the clubs with my crinoline dresses. She use to tell me how much she like my look. She use to dress up in clothes from the 1950's with the cutest little cocktail…
Pros: Excellent service, quality and choice of styles to pick from
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A TRULY WONDROUS EXPERIENCE
by: Sir Jeffrey at Citysearch
Ellen Christine has one of the most intimate and original boutiques in all of New York. Her personal approach to doing business is unmatched and unheard of in today's world of sterile and plastic mass marketed products. Definitely a 19th…
Pros: Incredibly beautiful and original bespoke hats.
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My hats off to you!
by: monica behan at Citysearch
I have walked by Ellen Christine's shop for years when I have come into NY from LA. I would say to myself " One day I am going to buy one of those hats! " Well just last month I did. (why the hell did I wait so long!) I bought a lovely…
Pros: the most beautiful hats by the most stylish woman
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Your Hat Awaits You
by: SunnyMTripon at Citysearch
As far back as I can remember, I was always “the girl in the hat” or “the lady in the hat” and I guess pretty soon I’ll be “that old lady in the hat”. It must have started out when I wore them to keep my too-curly hair somewhat in…
Pros: Too many to list
Cons: I hate living so far away
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sheer magic
by: jennifer920 at Citysearch
Walking into Ellen Christine's boutique is like walking into dreamland.... Yes I love hats, and these hats are most definitely in a league of their own. Gorgeous, unique, bold and daring... classic, elegant and chic. Simply stunning -…
Pros: Exquisite, daring designs; lovely, personal 1:1 interaction
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New York treasure, stylists to the stylists, best fashion advice in the city....
by: klavaklava at Citysearch
Ellen Christine is a New York treasure. First, about her hats. Her vintage collection is unmatched (just call ahead, even with the vaguest requests like "I like 30s secretary! And cocktail!" so she can dig stuff out of her archive for…
Pros: incredible service
Cons: helps to call ahead for appointment
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Fact or Fiction - Every Woman Need A Hat - (Many Hats)
by: jamianapuffington at Citysearch
?Eighteenth and Eight Avenue,? Valia told the driver getting back into the taxi after leaving the cd in the mailbox. \r ?So close to home?? Greta asked.\r ?Dah!?\r The taxi pulled up down the block from Ellen Christine?s Millinery shop. …
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When you enter Ellen Christine's Shop its like Christmas morning, an array of the most beautiful hats awaiting you.
by: RosemaryPonzo at Citysearch
Ellen Christine is one of the most creative and innovative hat designers of our time. She mixes old with new and something magical happens.\r She is of the "Old Guard" yet she is open to jump into anything you may suggest while working…
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