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Early morning with your coffee in hand, you slide on your sandals and wander into your garden. The day is calm and the smell of roses starts to perfuse the air, warming in the sun. This hat is that feeling that you don't have to leave behind when autumn and winter arrive. You can drop your shoulders and relax every time you reach for this hat. I wish I could infuse a smell of roses into this hat (hahah - I can't) to keep you company over the winter, reminding you that spring and summer are not that far away... -
Bessie cloche captures the 1920's feel with a modern aesthetic. Eye catching from every angle, it is a mixture of fabrics, textures and design, an ultra-feminine version of an unadorned cloche. Bessie love was an actress who transitioned successfully from silent to sound movies, working on an off until 1983. Expected to entertain at parties, she quickly learned how to sing and dance, and play the ukulele, and is credited with being the first woman to dance the Charleston on film. -
A great "starter" Trish Raine hat, Bibi cloche has style, sensibility and practicality. She will protect you in cold, damp winter weather (basically anything winter will throw at you), although colder than -15C you might place her under a hood. She will fold up in your purse, willingly fit a ponytail of hair in her folds, and her design (many silks) will match pretty much anything you wear. She can go "running" or exercising with you; snowshoeing, x-country skiing, dog walking. She can also be the comfortable friend who accompanies you to the Saturday market and completes chores with you. She is reliable and maintains her shape for many years. Like a trusted old friend, she's got your back, providing comfort and warmth. -
Brownie Wise was the ultimate party planner, inventing the idea of home parties to promote Tupperware in the 1950's. During convention weekend Jubilees lavish gifts and rewards were presented and elaborate treasure hunts were done with prizes buried underground. This hat, "Brownie Mae", would be what she would choose to wear. Stylish, commanding and luxurious. Her desire for happiness helped recruit thousands of women into a career at a time when a woman's role was conventionally tied to the home. In 1954 she became the first woman to appear on the cover of Business Week magazine. This hat is handmade felt. The upcycled sequined silk fabric is fused with raw merino wool in a process of wet felting called nuno felting. Once the fabric/felt hood is created, it is blocked over a vintage heated block and shaped by hand. The silk velour hat band is dyed to match the peach/red tone of the felt. This hat is halfway between a regular felt and gossamer in its weight, with the density of the sequins helping to create structure. Beautiful from every angle, comfortable, and yes...sensible. This hat fits a small-sized head, 21.25-21.5″ in circumference. If you have any questions about size, please contact me. "No Matter who you are, you alone can give the world something that it can get from no other source" - Brownie Wise. -
The thing about felt making is that although you have a vision and you set up what you're making very carefully and skillfully, you never really know how it is going to turn out. There is a "letting go" of control when feltmaking, and when you reveal what you've made, I call it a "no whammies" reveal. A little hope and a prayer each time. ;) This hat turned out EXACTLY as I'd planned. I couldn't have placed the print better, as the hood (felt shape) was destined for this vintage turban block. The felt is light, thin and even, as you would expect with such a topper. It exudes luxury and is for the woman who is a confident hat-wearer. This hat WILL turn heads and say to the onlooker that you are a woman who is sure of yourself. Casual and dressy, this hat can take you from the market to an evening out. -
While thrift shopping for silks, I OFTEN find amazing fashion. This prized t-shirt is a fabulous find - featuring hats, French, and a triple butt-ruffle!!! When I made this hat, I knew it was destined for the woman who would love a playful top like this. Whether you are sweet, classy, flirty, or simply graceful, this French-inspired beret worn at an angle can be anything you want it to be. You just need to bring your personality. -
This hat has a sleek silhouette, a whimsical assortment of patterns, and a deep red color that will catch everyone's eye. From every angle, this hat has you looking fabulous. It is versatile for casual wear with a denim jacket, or a night out on the town with a felt coat; it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. "A hat is a flag, a shield, a bit of armor, and the badge of femininity. A hat is the difference between wearing clothes and wearing a costume; it's the difference between being dressed and being dressed up; it's the difference between looking adequate and looking your best. A hat is to be stylish in, to glow under, to flirt beneath, to make all others seem jealous over, and to make all men feel masculine about. A piece of magic is a hat." - Martha Sliter. -
This hat is a stunning deep red color mixed with a graphic design. Its shape is achieved by blocking it with folds on a square-based crown wooden block. The resulting hat is a show-stopper. This is for the woman who likes to be bold. Who likes to wear her hats a little recessed on her head. A woman who likes subtle volume in her hat. A head-turner for sure. Subtle and elegant and regal, for the queen in you. -
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Fresh air, low sun, subtle warmth and leaves crunching underfoot. When you wake up to go out, grab Autumn Sunshine to keep you toasty this fall and winter. Subtle paisley and muted gold with hints of light pink sparkle... A comfortable and deep cloche on your head to make you look fabulous and keep you warm.. "It was one of those perfect fall days when the air is cool enough to wake you up but the sun is also kissing your face". - Anita Diamant -
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Striking but subtle in her tawny tones, light pink beads, paisley design and silk headband, Madge gossamer has got you covered. All she asks in return is that you wear her to the market, on your commute, into the woods, or to a dinner out. She's game to go wherever you take her. She loves comforting you on those days your hair is being unruly, couching your locks in her ample beret-style room. She promises not to tug at you, instead warming you (but providing enough air flow so that you don't overheat) and with her silky insides, she promises to be gentle. She even has room for glasses and won't give you a headache in return. See, Madge is the friend you didn't know you needed. :) For a large-headed woman, meet your new BFF. -
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This is a feminine take on the traditional men's bowler hat. The felt reminds me of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, in her polka-dot dress at the Polo field. The throwback feeling of the fabric dress used in this hat has me nostalgic for a simpler time and a delightful romcom movie. While the silk material is fused with merino wool to make the hat, a simple strip of silk is used to highlight the hatband on this one-of-a-kind hat. Simple covered buttons detail the side of the hat band in understated classic style. -
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The red poppy - highly symbolic and aesthetically pleasing. It has been known to represent sleep, peace and death, to produce opiates and cause wars. For me it is a flower that quickly captures my attention. The velvet feeling of its petals, both vibrant and yet so delicate. The tall stem that looks as if it could easily snap in a sharp wind. The seed pod that has remarkable geometry and reminds me of a salt shaker. The beauty of this flower takes my breath away, and helps me remember... -
This headband is a show-stopper. Bold colors, sculptural design and sheer elegance. This can be worn to a formal event, wedding, or garden party. The shape can be changed by bending the lace's supporting wire. Valentina means health and strength. "It is a shame for a woman to grow old without ever seeing the strength and beauty of which her body is capable". - Socrates.
