Benny Andallo

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Benny Andallo
Born
Benedict Junior Andallo

1992
Islington, London, England
Alma mater
Years active2017–present

Benedict Junior Andallo (born 1992) is an English hat designer. He is known for his avant-garde, psychedelic and whimsical style of hats, which have been worn by a number of public figures. [1] [2]

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Biography

Andallo was born in Islington, North London [3] to Filipino parents and grew up on an estate. At age 17, he became an assistant to designer Nasir Mazhar. [4] Andallo graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Menswear from Central Saint Martins in 2015. He earned a British Fashion Council scholarship to stay on for a Master of Arts (MA), [5] but did not finish.

After exiting his MA course, Andallo worked at Goodhood. He made hats for himself [6] and started posting the designs on Instagram in 2017, which garnered public and buyer interest. [7] Andallo reunited with Nasir Mazhar, who liked Andallo's designs and invited him to join Fantastic Toiles, Mazhar's avant-garde boutique and collective. Via Fantastic Toiles, Andallo's early sales included Kiko Mizuhara and Rihanna. [4] As of 2020, he hand-sewed all of his hats. [8] His products have also been stocked with the online retailer APOC. [9]

Junya Watanabe invited Andallo to collaborate on the brand's autumn/winter 2022 men's collection. [10] [11] In 2024, Andallo starting making digital designs for SKNUP and Roblox UK. [12]

Personal life

As of 2023, Andallo lives in Newington Green. [4] He spoke of having a boyfriend circa 2019. [7]

References

  1. ↑ LeGarda-Alcantara, Melissa (28 February 2025). "Tales From the Diaspora: The Filipinos Celebrating Their Culture in Britain". Vogue Philippines. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "How to make… Benny Andallo's Baker Hat". Liberty London. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Benny Andallo". Central Saint Martins. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Hat Designer Benny Andallo Is a Head of His Time". Hypebeast. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  5. ↑ Gush, Charlotte (25 August 2015). "british fashion council announce ma scholarship recipients". i-D. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Dancey, Rhianedd (22 July 2020). "One Discipline: Benny Andallo in Conversation with Rafaella Braga". Teeth. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  7. 1 2 Francombe, Amy (30 December 2019). "The millennial milliner crafting psychedelic hats". The Face. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  8. ↑ Allaire, Christian (17 November 2020). "Benny Andallo's Wild and Whimsical Hats Aren't for Wallflowers". Vogue. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Rogers, Daniel (13 April 2021). "APOC is the bonkers new marketplace empowering fashion's emerging talent". Dazed. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  10. ↑ de Cartagena, Angelo (25 January 2022). "This Filipino-British Designer Remixed The Jamiroquai Virtual Insanity Hat For Junya Watanabe". Nylon. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  11. ↑ Dabbay, Tin (31 March 2022). "Street Fighter: Benny Andallo Is Winning the Fashion Game by Making Power Hats". L'Officiel. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  12. ↑ Taylor, Nigel (14 March 2024). "SKNUPS-Roblox deal sees designer Benny Andallo take promotional spotlight". Fashion Network. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
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