Sataya Twena

Satya Twena is the CEO and Creative director of Satya Twena Fine Millinery, Makins Hats and Sol a Mer (Easy to pack, UV-Protective hats).

Satya’s first entrepreneurial endeavor started in 2010 when her mother asked for a soft hat to cover her bare head as she began losing her hair from cancer treatment.

Satya continued making hats for herself, her mother and their friends out of her apartment using a jiffy steamer and her home oven.

As demand increased and needing to fill orders, Satya’s friend designer Charles Nolan, introduced her to the Makins Hat Factory (one of Manhattan’s last hat factories, located on 35th street in Manhattan).

She worked closely with them until 2013, when the 40 year old Makins Hat Factory abruptly closed.
By saving Manhattan's last hat factories Satya and her team continue to preserve the legacy of the Makins Hat factory and the craft of hand made hats in America.

Satya grew up in Southern California & graduated from Wellesley College.

She is a preztel croissant fanatic, finds comfort in Paris & practices meditation.

Satya Twena is an accessories and lifestyle brand for the modern luxury accessory lover. Satya reminds women that they can be fashionable, seductive and should have fun every day. The Satya Twena brand can be defined as Feminine, Sensual, Glamorous, Luxurious, Seductive, Fun in her collection of accessories from head to toe. Satya Twena is the CEO and Creative director of Satya Twena Fine Millinery and Discover Pique. Satya's first entrepreneurial endeavor started in 2010 when her mother lost her hair due to the effects of cancer treatment. Satya's mother asked for a soft hat to cover her bare head. Satya continued making hats for herself, her mother and their friends out of her apartment using a jiffy steamer and her oven. Needing to fill orders, Satya's friend, Designer, Charles Nolan introduced her to the Makins Hat Factory (one of Manhattan's last hat factories, in the Garment District of NYC). She began working with them closely. In 2013 the 40 year old Makins Hat Factory closed abruptly. Since 1974, the Hat factory had been an integral part of NYC's rich fashion history. Satya used Kickstarter and social media to pre-sell hats to help fund the purchase. By saving Manhattan's last hat factories Satya and her team continue to preserve the legacy of the Makins Hat factory and the craft of hand made hats in America.

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