Detroit Artisan: Sydni Warner Upcycles Industrial Materials into High-Fashion Headwear

Sydni Warner, known professionally as The Duey Dealer, is producing headwear that blends everyday utility with gallery-quality aesthetics. Her standard line consists of satin and velvet durags, bonnets, pillowcases, and shower caps designed to protect hair while serving as fashion accessories.

Warner distinguishes her brand through limited-edition pieces constructed from unconventional materials. She incorporates bottle caps, old Carhartt pants, and tires into one-of-one durags. These items are crafted to function as wearable art rather than just practical goods.

The entrepreneur is currently expanding her business infrastructure. She is participating in small business programs with organizations including ProsperUs Detroit and the Container residency. These initiatives aim to provide resources for scaling her production and marketing efforts.

Warner describes protecting Black hair as a personal mission driving her work. She uses her platform to shift public perception of hair care garments from simple accessories to statement pieces.

The brand is part of a larger ecosystem of Detroit creative talent. Warner’s work features in Container on The Metro, a WDET-produced storytelling series. The program is created by The Love Building and supported by the Gilbert Family Foundation.

Followers can view her latest collections on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook under the handle TheDueyDealer. The series highlights local artists across music, fashion, fine arts, and food.