San Francisco - January 12, 2010

Homme of the Brave

Homme Opens

Those who wear a lot of hats do many things well (or so they say).

Then there are the rare few who not only wear the hats — they make them (wowsers).

Take Michelle Homme, an antiques and home decor whiz — and a trained milliner — who just opened Homme, a luxe home boutique in Russian Hill. The maestro sells one-of-a-kind pieces she makes by commission, and also offers a fine selection of trilby and planter hats at the shop.

Homme’s furniture and antiques have an eclectic glam feel, like mismatched chandeliers; a slick, ’60s cream-and-gold Pierre Cardin wet bar; an illuminated globe from 1949; and a low mirrored buffet.

There’s even a selection of lush travel photography from NYC-based photojournalist Jason Florio.

Top that.

Homme, 2354 Polk Street, at Union Street (415-400-4299 or homme.1stdibs.com).