Passionate, opinionated and sharply funny, wigmaker Raffaele Mollica (or 'Ralf', as he is affectionately known as by his long-term clients) has a distinctly no-nonsense approach to his craft. On the day of our visit, he was highly animated, pacing around his 84th Street studio, pausing here and there to show us a half-finished wig or share an amusing anecdote. Considered by many to be the best custom wigmaker in New York City, Mollica's creations are frequently featured on the stage, on television and in publications including Vogue and The New York Times. Specialising in high-end handmade wigs crafted from human hair, every wig is painstakingly constructed, strand-by-strand, by his small and dedicated team.
