College Park master milliner transforms silent battle against depression into wearable art

Inside his College Park studio, Otis Damón gently wets and steams a piece of fabric known in the trade as a "hood," preparing to shape it over a wooden block.To the fashion world and Hollywood, Damón is a master milliner whose striking, bespoke designs crown icons such as Whoopi Goldberg, Patti LaBelle, and Ne-Yo, regularly appearing on the big screen.For Damón, his shop is far more than a business. It is a lifeline. "I call this place my sanctuary. It's not just a studio,"