About the Shop
Milliner and designer Brookes Boswell opened Shop Boswell in Portland, Oregon, in 2016—elevating her eponymous line of hand-blocked straw and felt hats.
Brookes has a background in interior and architectural design, fine art, and textiles. Shop Boswell is where Brookes’ keen eye for precision meets her love of fine materials and appreciation for traditional construction techniques.
Her specialty is pairing daily essentials with complimentary vintage gems that have stood the test of time and statement pieces by independent designers. Sifting through unique and hard-to-find brands, Brookes makes eye-catching selections not typically seen in her community of shops.
By visualizing how her clients want each piece styled and what would inspire them—she captures the balance between functional ease and a timeless yet modern style.
The shop also features Brookes’ current favorite personal accessories, and home goods, and wellness products–adding more complementary details to her clients’ looks and lifestyles.
From her hand-blocked hats to curating her shop, Brookes applies her uncompromising ethos throughout every aspect of her business—forever telling a story of a purposeful lifestyle.