Milliner Sofya Samareva credits ‘an obsession with shapes’ as the impetus behind her designs. Hats resembling cactuses, houses and basketballs are all part of her surrealist repertoire. ’They’re about storytelling, pretending to be somebody else,’ says Samareva. Her hats, handcrafted from felt, without seams or cuts, have been turning heads critically, too. In 2016, Samareva was one of seven Czech designers who took part in the Last Fata Morgana exhibition, which won the main prize at the International Fashion Showcase during London Fashion Week. She also took home the silver medal in the Fashion Accessories category at the 2017 Hyeres International Festival of Fashion and Photography.
Hat, €290, by Sofya Samareva, sofyasamareva.com. Blazer, €610, by Dondup, dondup.com. Left earring, price on request, by Acne Studios, acnestudios.com. Right earring, £165, by Annie…
