Jennifer Behr started hand-stitching headpieces and hair accessories when she was still a student of art history and sculpture in Baltimore. While their popularity eventually justified the opening a tiny shop dedicated to her custom creations, this was to be but the beginning of an exciting millinery career. She soon went on to design a hair accessory collection for celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai, under contract with Chanel. When this line was discontinued, an esteemed buyer at Bergdorf Goodman encouraged Behr to continue with her own label; she has not looked back since.
Materiality is always the point of departure for Behr. She is naturally drawn to luxurious textures: silks, feathers, stones, pythons and leathers are often featured in her designs. And while she uses traditional handwork details and construction techniques, she nonetheless brings a truly modern sense of femininity and glamour to her work. This ability makes her creations a natural choice amongst Hollywood’s A-list celebrities and a favorite amongst the editors of W, Elle, and Nylon, who have featured her designs on several occasions.
