Inside the Paris workshop where hats take shape

Founded in 1936 in Paris, Maison Michel continues the artisanal tradition of millinery. With the recent in-house addition of the rare skill of formiers, hat block makers, the Chanel-owned brand now oversees every step of production, enabling boundless experimentation. Determined to make hats a modern accessory, Artistic Director Priscilla Royer relishes this newfound freedom.