Helen Kaminski
Based in Sydney, Australia, Helen Kaminski has established an international reputation as a leading designer of hats and handbags of enduring style and quality. Natural materials, versatility and wearability are the dominant elements of what has become a highly distinctive brand in the
fashion arena. Seasonal designs still draw from the brand's original "nature-based" Australian heritage, but have diversified into a wide range of accessories
considered by many to be the epitome of classic elegance and modern style.
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Making Eco-Chic Fashionable
The international fashion industry has embraced the concept of ecologically responsible design with collective zeal. But decades before an environmental conscience became a must-have fashion accessory, Helen Kaminski was already quietly committed to sustainable style. Natural inspiration has always been at the heart of the Helen Kaminski mission to create high quality innovative fashion and lifestyle accessories. A respect for the environment and a commitment to cultivate authentic handcraft skills also formed the core foundation of the brand from its inception in the early 1980’s.
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Sustainable Style meets Classic Design
From the very first hat Helen Kaminski designed to protect her children from the Australian sun, raffia, rather than the more common straw, has been the company's trademark material. The natural resin in the raffia of a Helen Kaminski hat or handbag gives the product strength and flexibility, and helps it to retain its distinctive shape and style for many years. Helen Kaminski uses the highest quality raffia in the world,
sourced from the remote island of Madagascar. There, it is harvested ecologically so that the raffia palm tree remains unharmed and intact, and remains a renewable
resource that will continue to grow and provide for future generations.
Styles crafted from raffia are the perfect combination of fashion and functionality, with many designs offering excellent sun protection.
Helen Kaminski’s diverse collection of raffia accessories are made with earth-friendly intention, and are often featured in international fashion and lifestyle
magazines as ‘must-have’ accessories for consumers who have both a fashion and environmental conscience.
hats.com is a proud retailer of Helen Kaminski hats and handbags. Designed with sophistication and class, these wide brims, visors, and cloches made from breathable cotton and earth-friendly raffia, and are the perfect finishing touch for any outfit.
