Gigi Burris takes pride in the preservation of a romantic craft with her namesake millinery collection. Burris has become increasingly well-known for her intricate feather and couture handwork with leather and exotics. Produced by a combination of family-run facilities and skilled in-house artisans in New York City, the collection combines traditional techniques with modern voice.

The young designer’s ongoing interest in hat-making was heightened after studying at Parsons Paris and frequenting the old world ribbon shops. Burris graduated with a BFA from Parsons in 2009, where she was nominated for the prestigious Designer of the Year award.

She worked directly with clients and stylists on made-to-order couture pieces before beginning a global wholesale business in 2013. The GIGI BURRIS collection is available in stores such as Colette Paris, Neiman Marcus, Matches Fashion, and The Webster.

The designer was listed in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2013, and, the following year, she was a finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.

Gigi Burris has been a CFDA Member since 2015.