Hat Brand & Millinery Consulting
Turn your idea for a hat brand, studio or new collection into a practical plan. Paolo Votano combines hands-on hat-making experience with product, sourcing and production guidance for independent makers, startups and growing creative businesses.
Looking for private-label hats? View the complete 12-page Mad in Brooklyn catalog to see the collection, styles and product details. Consulting is a separate service for planning your brand or production.
Build your hat business with practical guidance
Every consultation is shaped around your goals, experience and stage of business. We can help you make informed decisions before you invest time and money in materials, equipment or production.
Consulting can include
- Product and collection direction: Clarify your customer, product range, materials and first collection.
- Materials and sourcing: Select professional felts, blocks, tools, trims and production supplies.
- Studio setup and workflow: Plan the equipment, workspace and processes needed for efficient production.
- Costing and pricing: Understand material, labor and production costs so your pricing supports the business.
- Launch and growth planning: Organize the next steps for samples, production, sales channels and future expansion.
- Custom production solutions: Discuss specialized blocks, sizes, equipment and other needs for your operation.
Who this is for
Consulting is available for first-time founders, established milliners, fashion businesses adding hats, schools and studios building or improving a hat-making program.
How it works
- Contact us with a short description of your project, goals and current stage.
- We review your needs and recommend the right consultation scope.
- After the session, you leave with clear priorities and practical next steps.
Consulting is customized. Scope, timing and pricing are confirmed before work begins.
If you want hands-on training as well, explore our hat-making classes and workshops.