The Gossamer Hat is a Trish Raine special, developed for a client with alopecia (hair loss). Trish felts the hat with silk (visible pattern) on the outside, and a full silk lining to go against your head and hair. The merino layer of wool between these layers of silk is very thin and “glues” the silk together creating incredibly thin and soft felt…which means that these hats are lightweight and very comfortable.
The gossamer hat is slouch-style, as with its thinness there is very little structure in the hat. All folds are hand-stitched in place to maintain the design of the hat.
Perfect for a warm winter evening, cool summer night, or the mid-seasons (fall and spring). These hats can be won indoors instead of a wig or scarf to cover your head. Wool and silk help thermoregulate, and are great for sensitive scalps. A wonderful gift for someone with hair loss. A wonderful gift for you.
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It was worn once where everything was manicured - hedges trimmed, voices measured, tradition held like a teacup. And then it left. Somewhere between the long drive and the open road, the rules fell away. The check remained - but softened, reworked, given room to breathe. The form relaxed. The purpose changed. Now it belongs to mornings that start slow, to coffee in hand, to conversations that wander. It pairs just as easily with worn-in denim as it once did with something tailored. A piece with history - but no expectations. Wear it now, and you carry only what you choose. -
Some women whisper. Some women warm a room. Cayenne changes the temperature entirely. Deep red textures bloom across the fabric like winter flowers, catching the light with subtle sparkle and movement. It's bold, a little wild, and impossible to ignore. Cayenne is for the woman who doesn't wait for summer to wear color. She walks into a snowy street like it's a runway. She laughs loudly. She brings her own heat to winter. -
The Dee family created the American candy company that produces Smarties. Founder Edward Dee, who used to occasionally go in to work until age 95 (he has since passed), left the company to his three granddaughters who currently run the candy empire. With family-friendly working hours, each smarties workers are gifted 30lb of candy each Halloween to share the sweet goodness. This "Dee's" gossamer is a nod to women-run empires, with heart, sharp minds and a sweet disposition. -
Emmy Noether was a groundbreaking mathmatician whose theorem explained that the deepest laws of physics are governed by symmetry. Her work reshaped modern mathematics and helped scientists understand how the universe holds together. This gossamer's lattice of beads and quiet geometry echoes the patterns she loved to uncover. If Emmy was alive right now, she would reach for this cozy gossamer as she left her long day at the lab, disappearing into the night with a mind full of patterns. One of a kind, Quietly powerful. For women who know that elegance often begins with a pattern no one else can see. -
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If I could pick ANY celebrity to wear this hat, I would pick Helen Mirren. Her nod to casual fashion, her attitude on ageing, her fight for better roles and jobs for women in Hollywood, and being a norm-defying badass. I bet she would love this hat even more if she knew it was from a thrift shop / up-cycled dress! I picture a cool autumn or winter day in London where she has to go out. Her casual chic outfit in subdued denim and a textured jacket, her favorite leather boots. Toss on this gossamer and with grace and elegance, she is out the door. Warm and glamourous. -
The expression "hold onto your hat" showed up in the late 1800's when open-air travel was the norm: horseback riding, carriage driving, trains or wagons. When a sudden gust of wind or sharp turn could separate you from your beloved hat. It morphed into an warning when things were about to get fast, rough, or unpredictable - good or bad. This hat withstands the warning, as it gently frames your face and comforts your head. The slouched structure feels secure and effortless, such that the phrase allows you to fear less about losing control and more about stepping into the momentum. Secure enough to forget, and free enough to follow where the moment leads. -
Who needs a break these days? To step off that road you're on, with your job, your family and commitments... We love what we do and we love who we are, but sometimes we just want to stop and step off. Breathe and take stock of all the good around you to really truly appreciate what you have in life. To treasure time. Lavender is one of those things that can help you stop or at least slow down, with its calm color and fragrant smell. Whether it is a field to behold, or a small sprig that catches your eye (and nose), this gossamer hat will remind you of the heat of summer and smell of lavender. Perfect for fall and spring, and worn best under a hood in the very cold winter. Lavender can help you find clarity, restore balance and embrace a calmer, fuller life. -
This luxurious topper is named for Peggy Guggenheim - a woman who built a world, filled it with art and dressed as though she belonged in the center of it. Known for her fearless eye and unmistakable accessories, she understood that style is not decoration, its declaration. Peggy is created by combining an upcycled silk skirt, fine merino wool and a cashmere sweater. Peggy's softness makes her a part of the Trish Raine Luxe line. Her relaxed drape and rich tapestry of tone create a silhouette that feels both effortless and deliberate - like something chosen, not just worn. One of a kind. For the woman who edits her world - and wears it well. -
In summer I can't help but be inspired by nature, in this specific case by the raspberries that grow wild in our yard. Their geometry, the way they ripen and smell, and of course their magical taste. I love strolling around the property, grabbing handfuls of the fruit and enjoying the warmth and beauty of the season. This Gossamer hat has that summertime ease and simplicity to it. Not too showy but on closer inspection has a fine beaded detail and a sweets-inspired band. This hat can remind you of summertime and its bounty the whole year through. Perfect for the fall and spring seasons, good under a hood in the winter. -
This is a perfect gossamer hat to get if you're wanting something comforting on fall days, a hat you can dress up for an event, or keep casual for weekday wear. Black and royal blue silk mixed with royal blue wool and a fun lining silk, this hat is the one you'll reach for when you just need a hat to be there for you, without much thought or consideration. In this "post-covid" life things seem overwhelming at times both in complexity or busy-ness, and maybe just slowing down and simplifying is the way through it. KISS principle (keep is simple sweetie) seems juuuuust about right. -
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This summer I've been watching my social media feed, and the escapes my friends have made from their regular lives to bodies of water. There is peace, mental space and room to breathe when one finds oneself in or beside a large body of water. It is as if the deep colors of the water mixed with the rhythm of the waves lulls you to another part of your brain where you can escape the business of your life... This hat and its relaxed style and deep marine colours evokes that same feeling. Light and comfortable, it can "take you away" when you are not close to your body of water, evoking the same tranquility as you feel when on holiday... "Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think". - Robert Henri -
Wallis Simpson exemplified luxury, style, and practicality often opting for versatile pieces that could be worn for various occasions. She was known for her ability to mix high-end designer items with more affordable accessories. Simpson's sense of style was influential and aspirational, capturing the essence of luxury while remaining grounded in practicality. As a prominent figure in the 1930s, she epitomized the balance between opulence and functionality in both her fashion choices and her lifestyle. I feel like this Gossamer, Wallis, would fit the bill for today's simple eco-conscious, fashion design.