LEFT “Minerva”, goddess of wisdom and art, it’s the first artifact of the 2017 Mythology series of Steven’s Hats RIGHT Stefano’s creation process, the modeling of Sinamay, a material woven from the processed stalks of the Abaca tree, a banana palm native to the Philippines. Abaca fibre is three times stronger than cotton or silk, and a fabric made from 100% Abaca can last for over 100 BOTTOM Stefano Costabile with some of his creations inspired by the scenic Antelope Canyon, a narrow canyon located in Navajo’s land - a native territory in the American Southwest. For further information on Steven’s Hats Millinery Artisan please call 0410 860 036.
words Jenna Lo Bianco • PHOTOS Anselmo De Filippis
Stefano Costabile A head above the rest 28 FASHION
To have one of Stefano’s masterpieces sit atop your head is to engage in an intimate experience with wearable art.
