Above all, a crowning achievement

Imagine that you have a bee in your bonnet, but an ingenious and creative one, who turns your thoughts into wearable sculptures. Francesco Ballestrazzi found his and has created a line of hats.
Illustrator, dancer and designer, Francesco Ballestrazzi entered the world of fashion through the tradesman’s entrance: first in Alexander McQueen’s commercial division, then as a window-dresser for Moschino.

After a degree in painting at the Brera academy, he began his professional career as an illustrator and designer, displaying his works in countless exhibitions.

With his contemporary dance background, he also pursued a career on the stage, appearing in prestigious Italian theatres such as Milan’s Arcimboldi and Taormina’s Greek Theatre.

He launched his line of hats in 2010, appearing in the most prestigious magazines of the fashion press, such as Vogue Italia, after just a few months.

Francesco always uses new techniques: from sculptural techniques to reproduce the silhouettes of animals, to the assembly of found objects from local markets.

He also adopts reusable elements such as iron or plain sheets of paper, that he is able to mould into evocative and romantic forms and emotions.















Photos via francescoballestrazzi.com