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Basia
Custom Headdresses & Accessories
304 Columbus Ave., nr. 74th St.
212-874-6720
By appointment only
Basia's one-of-a-kind headdresses and veils are the stuff of storybook weddings: elegant and understated, with exquisite embellishments like ribbon, enameled flowers, feathers, or Swarovski crystals ($100–$400).
Bride's Head Revisited
212-465-2613
bridesheadrevisited.net
Designers Emily Martin and Alexandra Kowalski—former clothing historians for the Met's costume department—create hand-stitched veils (from $75) and headpieces with fine silks, crystals, and antique lace (from $120). There's no store, but a full line of Martin and Kowalski's designs is available at the Wedding Library by Claudia Hanlin and Jennifer Zabinsky.
Eugenia
Kim
203 E. 4th St., nr. Ave. A
212-673-9787
eugeniakim.com
This chic millinery shop will create a custom headpiece and veil to match any gown (from $200). In-stock selections include straw and light cotton hats for summer and fur, felt, and wool for cooler weather. Asymmetrical cocktail hats for the funkier bride are also available.
J Couture Designs
179 Berkeley Pl., nr. Seventh Ave. Park Slope, Brooklyn
718-783-6855
jcouturedesign.com
During the six years Joanna Luo spent working at a Soho bridal shop, she dreamed of opening her own one day. Last year, the designer got her wish when she unlocked this shop, where she creates one-of-a-kind gowns ($1,500–$3,000), headpieces, and veils ($100–$400), and will even alter something that’s bought elsewhere.
Justine by Design
8 Mountain Ave., Springfield, N.J.
866-842-7277
justinebydesign.com
By appointment only
Justine is the source high-end bridal designers count on for delicate
custom-made tiaras and headpieces ($50-$675) and jewelry. Most are
made with precious and semiprecious stones. Matching jewelry, too.
Leah
C. Couture Millinery
155 W. 29th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. B10
212-947-3505
leahc.net
By appointment only Women love visiting Leah's romantic atelier
because of the personalized attention. They also love her custom-made
headpieces ($225-$750) and wide-netted veils, which can feature
her trademark feather hair ornaments.
Nelson
D'Leon
50 W. 34th St., at Sixth Ave., Ste. 21C9
212-563-9879
Virtually raised in his mother's bridal boutique, D'Leon does fabulous weddings—just ask Donna Hanover, Giuliani’s ex, whose hair and makeup he did in 2004. He and his sister handcraft headpieces in Swarovski crystals ($150–$600), customize veils ($150–$2,000), and add natural hair extensions ($100–$600). Consultations are $250.
Regina
B.
350 Seventh Ave., nr. 30th St., Ste. 2203
212-643-2939
reginab.com
Take advantage of the one-on-one service at this 22nd-floor nook, where Regina offers more than 350 headpieces—tiaras (around $450), bun wraps, Spanish combs—made with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls.
Sposabella Couture, La Sposa Veil
8207 Fifth Avenue, nr. 82nd St.,
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
718-680-9665
The extensive veil section at this soup-to-nuts bridal salon offers 300 different kinds of veils and more than 350 headpieces, including tiaras, combs, and flowers. Veil prices start at a very reasonable $65, but can soar up to $3,000, depending on beadwork, style, and material. Headpieces range from $80 to $1,000.
Suzanne
Couture Millinery
27 E. 61st St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-593-3232
suzannemillinery.com
Customers from nearby Reem Acra and Vera Wang come to this cozy,
elegant Madison Avenue boutique for glamorous headpieces, hats,
and veils that will do justice to their swank princess-bride gowns.
Every piece is custom-made in-house by owner-designer Suzanne Newman's
team (from $300).
The
Wedding Library by Claudia Hanlin and Jennifer Zabinsky
43 E. 78th St., at Madison Ave.
212-327-0100
theweddinglibrary.com
If you're not already engaged, you'll want to be after playing dress-up with Hanlin and Zabinsky. They offer the fashion-forward Erin Cole, best-selling Bride's Head Revisited, Susan Hoxie's romantic creations, and Regina B. glam-doll getups. Headpieces, from bun wraps to tiaras, are $175 to $1,000; veils are $125 to $1,500; 70 percent of everything here can be customized.
Photographed by Kenneth Chen.
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