Lisa began making hats while living in her hometown in Upstate NY. Her love of hat making and initial success inspired her to go back to school to perfect her technical skills. Lisa studied Millinery and Accessory Design at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology receiving a Certification in Milllinery and an Associates Degree in Accessories Design. Lisa has remained in NYC honing her skills - designing and handcrafting hats - for the past 10 years.

She draws inspiration for her designs from 15 years of international travel, as well as from architecture, sculpture, books, films, music and her passion for fashion. The 1920's, 30's and 40's have had a strong influence on Lisa's signature collections. Lisa sometimes ponders the possibility that she may have been born to the wrong era. She incorporates her innate ability to interpret fashions and music from the past to predict forward trends in fashion

All of her hats are couture and one of a kind. She uses a nouveau freeform blocking technique which provides asymmetrical sculpture to the hats she creates, achieving a unique style, which compliments the individual wearer.

Photographer, Steven Meisel has photographed Lisa's hats and his photograph utilizing her creation, "La Boheme," a freeform fedora, was used in June 2004 issue of Vogue Magazine. In November 2005, Lisa's floral wreath was used in W Jewelry. In addition to selling hats in the states, she has designed hats for the Isetan store in Tokyo, Japan. Her hats have been featured at Henri Bendel, Fifth Ave, NYC; Saratoga Trunk, Saratoga Springs; Renaissance Room, Peterborough, NY; Clockwork Apple, Inc. Gallery, NYC. Lisa was chosen as one of the premier milliners of the 2005 Kentucky Derby.

Lisa's vision has kept her steadfast to a craft others may have considered a "lost art". Lisa is a combination of artisan, craftsman and designer. Her style and interest in fashion keep her creativity fresh and designs forward looking.

Lisa utilizes old world craftsmanship techniques from the 1900's to redefine hats today interpreting vintage and retro trends in fashion. Lisa was awarded the prestigious Milli Award for 2006 honoring great headwear designers and great creativity.


For order inquiries contact: lisa@lisabattaglia.com or call (732) 213-9548

Press: Jackie Mangione at Muse PR (917) 254-6314