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One woman's quest to keep millinery alive in Poland

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November 13, 2024

After university, Martyna Maliszewska-Mank turned her back on German and art history and devoted her time and energy to millinery. She is now living her childhood dream, creating fashion headpieces for women.

In years gone by, hats and headdresses were an integral part of every woman's outfit. But how many modern women still wear design headpieces such as colorful hats or fascinators on a daily basis? 

Martyna Maliszewska-Mank is convinced that if they don't, it's just because they don't yet know what joy it brings. 

Maliszewska-Mank is a milliner from Poland. She has a workshop in the small town of Radzymin, near Warsaw.

She studied German language and art history at university, but after graduation decided to do what she loves most: make hats. Soon, she'll will open her first atelier in Poland's capital.

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