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Leah Chalfen
Designer and Owner of Leah C. Couture Millinery
After graduating from Temple University, Leah spent three years living and working in Italy and Spain. She later studied Millinery at New York City’s famed Fashion Institute of Technology, completed two years of “graduate study” under master milliner Patricia Underwood and trained further with the head milliner of the Metropolitan Opera’s costume department. Leah has taught millinery at the Parson’s School of Design in New York City. She established Leah C. Couture Millinery in 2000.
The hallmarks of couture—
Exceptional attention to detail and highly skilled handiwork, define Leah C. Couture Millinery.
Though her technique is rooted in tradition, Leah C. is revolutionizing head-wear in both black tie/cocktail and bridal wear. Established in 2000 and located in New York, the Leah C. Couture Millinery atelier is at once a showroom and shop. Leah herself works with each client to identify their desires and determine their needs. The luxurious nature of her handiwork is immediately recognizable.
Leah C. designs in the Press—
Every season Leah C. designs are featured in worldwide high fashion and bridal publications.
Leah C. creations are sought after by the world’s top talent in the Fashion Industry. Stylists and editors such as Patti Wilson, Brana Wolf, Anne Christensen, Lori Goldstien, Christiane Arp and Alistar McKimm amongst many other incredible talents, use Leah C. creations in today’s culture making editorial layouts. From International Vogue magazines to the prestigious Harpers Bazaar, Leah C. head-wear is shot by photographers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Ellen von Unwerth, Solve Sundsbo, Steven Meisel, Bruce Weber and the legendary Irving Penn. Her innovative and fresh Bridal designs are chosen to grace the pages of national Bridal magazines such as Bride’s and In-style Weddings.
- Tim Gunn of Project Runway hired Leah to teach millinery at the famed Parson’s School of Design in New York City
- Leah C. merchandise is carried in specialty women’s shops such as Harvey Nichol’s Hong Kong and salons such as Ric Pipino in New York City
- Leah C. creations are worn annually at Ascot
- Brides from all over the world come to Leah C. for custom designs and celebrate their nuptials in the most spectacular and exotic settings on the globe
Design/Production services include:
Wholesale collections
Custom design
Runway and private label
Special collections: The “Aviary” & Masquerade
