hatbox
even when Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and the summer wedding season is over there are lots of occasions to wear a hat, or headpiece ... and we think any from our favourite designers will most definitely be admired, even envied, as you walk past whilst wearing one.
our absolute favorite milliners:
Jane Taylor designs are highly coverted among elite style icons wanting millinery pieces to elevate their looks and there isn't a single hat in any collection we wouldn't wear, we think you'll agree.
Tracy Chaplin's
absolutely exquisite couture creations, often more of a cross between a hat and a
fascinator, with each piece a work of art including her hat designs especially created to suit the individual and outfit.
William Chambers is a leading British milliner who creates handmade hats and headpieces that are stocked in the country’s top department stores, and is member of the Ascot Style Collective, alongside Stephen Jones and Philip Treacy, amongst others ...
and needless to add, if you're brave enough, and rich enough
Stephen Jones and Philip Treacy 'hit the nail on the head' with their most daring couture collection fit for princesses and rock stars alike
if you'd like a hat which is both funky and sophisticated then Victoria Grant is bound to have something to suit you down-to-the-ground. Fans over the years of these incredible hats have included Dita von Tees, Christina Aguilera, Annie Lennox, and Jonny Depp, need we say more...??
however, if it's something a little more classic you're after - then you'll be spoilt for choice at
Emily-London where you will find a charming collection of classic and cocktail hats.
and ...
if your want to invest in a 'must have' hat for daytime wear -
Clement and Grace create statement and sophisticated hats that you'll want to wear now and for years to come ... made in imited numbers of each design, 100% merino wool felt feodoras, Panama hats hand woven from Toquilla straw with a 7cm straight rim for sun protection, or maybe a genuine Ecuadorian finely hand woven boater - all pieces are indiviually finished to your order using premium quality materials and featuring intricate detailing to ensure its uniqueness and exclusivity to you.
Christys handmade hats are timeless classics; the perfect combination of design and genuine wearability made in the finest materials with meticulous craftsmanship to create beautiful quality products. Beautiful and practical, what's not to love?
or, with a lesser budget in mind, do have a look around Hats and Caps - where you'll find pretty much any style you'd want, from trilby's and fedoras, felt and fur to top-hats and caps all at very reasonable prices!
on the other hand, if you're really not a hat person, or at least, not yet,
there are headpieces, halos, buttons, clips, ans bows
Lucy Quinn creates luxurious bespoke and every day ready-to-wear headpieces and headbands that are all made in Engand from luxurious fabrics and embellishments - her feminine and classic style with a playful twist and an occasional nod to the whimsical means they can be worn from morning to midnight, desk to dusk, 'dialled-up or dialled-down'
Lucy Quinn creates luxurious bespoke and every day ready-to-wear headpieces and headbands that are all made in Engand from luxurious fabrics and embellishments - her feminine and classic style with a playful twist and an occasional nod to the whimsical means they can be worn from morning to midnight, desk to dusk, 'dialled-up or dialled-down'
Julian Garner designs, have a growing following, including being worn by Royals, and included in the 2019 and 2020 Official Royal Ascot Style Guide - the Englishmade, very wearable, light and luxurious ready-to-wear and bespoke designs, including handpainted halos and buttons, are just perfect for anyone trying hats for the first time, or to simply have fun in.
As a small label Juiian seeks to be as sustainable and natural as possibe, and to give back to where she takes from, by donating 10% of profits from sales of two of her styles to specially chosen charities, simply click here to find out more https://juliangarner.com/about
and finally ...
if you've got your own favourite milliiner, a specific idea of what you'd like, or maybe fancy totally making your own creation -
visit VV Rouleaux to gather some essential materials to make your own hat. Choose raffia, ribbons, feather, quills, butterflies and even throw in a couple of birds - why not?
Thats Gallery supply wide range of millinery items for making all kinds of hats and fascinators. Millinery Products such as sinamay, crin, veils, felt, straw, flower, feathers and along with fascinators and hats bases, hair clips, band and combs, elastic, Petersham ribbons, stiffeners and trimmings.
and Macculloch & Wallis have an extensive online millinery 'department' which includes blocked hats, hat blocks, millinery fabrics, headdress accessories, hoods, trimmings, petershams, felt, straw,fabric stiffeners and a straw/felts thinner.