Hi I’m Sophie. The Sewing Sailor, Accountant, Marketing Manager and Janitor here at Faustine Fine Goods. It is a one woman show based on my 52’ sailboat or spending time with my roots in sunny Sarasota, Florida.

In 2023, my boyfriend and I bought a sailboat. As the captain, I was usually knee deep in marine grease doing traditionally masculine things. For practicality, I was wearing men’s surf hats - they were the only thing that would not blow away! However, I wanted something more feminine and frivolous to balance things out. When I saw a pile of 1970’s vintage towels headed for a landfill, I knew they had to be saved. Initially I was making hats just for myself.

Each time I donned one of my handmade hats they brought me immense joy. When I got up the nerve to wear one in public, I was met by a flood of complements, smiles, and people asking where they could buy them.

I hope my hats bring you joy and fun in the sun.