Avenue Magazine

This past December 2023 I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Rebecca Friedman from the Avenue Magazine for their February 2024 issue. Avenue is a local publication based here in New Orleans. Rebecca and I had a wonderful phone interview were I was able to share how and where I learned millinery, what my design aesthetic consist of, all about my Mardi Gras hat collection 2024 and so much more.

I hope you take the time to read all about my millinery process.
You can read more here.

NolaAdore Magazine: Maria Etkind brings old world skill to her custom hats

I was so excited to be featured in NolaAdore magazine this past Fall 2019

While headbands have made a triumphant comeback, we're looking towards another headpiece. Hats and fascinators bring old world skill and design to the forefront of any look, while instantly upgrading an outfit for a special event. Maria Etkind, a New Orleans-based milliner, has found success in making hats for the women of New Orleans and their various events, including brunches in the French Quarter, horse races, and of course, Mardi Gras. Read More

Easter Parade 2019 "Bringing back the 60's"

This was my first time riding with the Historic French Quarter Parade. The weather was great and my friend and client invited me to ride in her pink Elvis Cadillac. I felt like Barbie! It was great fun!

The Outfit:

I got my vintage dress at Magpie. The dress has a fun Hawaiian pastel 60’s print. Since I was going to be riding in a vintage 1960’s Cadillac I wanted to look MOD and fun. I was inspired by Mary Quant “the queen of the miniskirt” and added white Gucci booties, pink tights and a vintage straw bag.

The Hat:

I blocked the hat out of straw parasisal ( a finely woven straw with sheen, has elasticity, high quality) and cut over 80 goose feathers to create a fun ”fire cracker” feather flower.

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