Hats that have already sold. They are all one-of-a-kind, but might give you an idea of style or shape you can discuss with Trish to get your own unique hat made! 🙂
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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. -
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This year the shift from summer to Autumn happened overnight. 27C degrees dropping to 14C for a daytime high, it is as if Mother Nature hit a switch and nature's fall transformation was underway. Evenings became cool and dark while morning darkness lingered. Leaves began to turn almost instantly. People started reaching for their sweaters and cozy clothes, turning their fans and air conditioning off... This hat is what you need to reach for, to help ease the transition into autumn and winter. It reminds me of cold dark nights and a warm fire, meeting friends at a pub or cozy meeting place. Despite being a depiction of Van Gogh's Apricot blossoms (read springtime), the color is reminiscent of the long sunsets in the fall that glow with deep blue colors, as the darkness filters in. -
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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. -
I had saved the silk in this hat for years, knowing it deserved a beautiful new life as a hat. I believe it used to be part of a Banana Republic dress. I actually thought it would come out a little more purple than it did as the silk is more purple but the wool navy. I was thrilled to see the results when I put this one together, so posted the felt hood to social media before it was shaped into a hat. A previous customer saw something special in it too and requested to purchase the hat before it was formed. This can make the process much more collaborative for me, as I can then tailor the size and style/coloring (to a certain degree). This is the result - a stunning cloche with birds and branches and a refined elegance. I know it will look fabulous on her this fall and winter!!! -
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This 1920's inspired cloche is a modern take on an old design. Like you're the technicolor girl dropped back in a vintage black and white film. This hat is VIBRANT. Beautiful turquoise wool and silk with hazel and turquoise highlights in the applique across the bottom of the crown. Beads and sequins dot across the fabric. The crown is deep, meaning you can pull it down to channel the coquette 20's look, or leave it a bit higher, depending on taste (or weather conditions). -
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Sometimes I make hats and they exceed my expectations, and this one is one of them. The upcycled silk scarf is brown with gold velvet which when combined with brown wool created this hood - so lush and rich in character. The big geometric shapes remind me of ancient Egyptian's eyeliner, so placing the print over the wearer's left eye is a nod to Cleopatra and the beauty of that ancient culture. This one is a stunner from all angles, a work of wearable art. -
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I have a friend Nicole (Coco) who I get to see nearly every day at work. She brings out the best in me and is an incredible photographer. These are her shots. I've stepped out of 'professional' Trish Raine here to show you some of the ACTUAL shots we got, wearing Coco in Leopard. You see, Nicole makes me giggle and this hat on its own brings me glee. It is so stylish, simple yet sculptural and timeless, and makes you feel like you get to dress up again bringing out your inner vixen! 2020 has been a beast, but this hat makes you feel more in your skin, more joy and optimism for a time we can all get out of our sweatpants again!!! Everyone needs a little Nicole/Coco in Leopard in their lives... (photo credits: Nicole Delong Photography, in Fredericton, New Brunswick). -
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"A person carries off a hat. Hats are about emotion. It is all about how it makes you feel". - Philip Treacy This hat can be worn by a woman or man. This bowler will make you will feel distinguished, chic, and stylish without being "over the top". Subtle gray, gold and blue silk marked by a rich grosgrain band that will turn heads and elicit compliments. Perfect for a night out, a shop at the market, or a blues concert. -
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This hat is a throwback cloche made with "all but two" floral-patterned silks. A kitchen sink hat (many silks combined into one piece), it is like a garden bed full of perennials, your own English Garden, a dense and rich collection of flowers. With marvelous textures in the velour, sequins, beads, or dense silk flowers that sit atop of the wool rather than get felted in, this is a feast for those who appreciate texture in their fashion. -
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This fedora is made from an upcycled animal print dress featuring flecks of gold, deep greens and grays. It immediately made me think of the woods, somewhere I like to escape to in all seasons, be it on snowshoes or with rubber boots (our woods are pretty muddy all year). Casual and soft, this fedora is very comfortable to wear and warm on your head! Nature is also reflected in the merino wool with deep charcoal gray and mustard highlights. Such a rugged yet delicate beauty. P.S. Ozzy was with us on our shoot. He's completely deaf and was hoooooooowling with excitement to be outside in the woods. For that last photograph, of course I joined him. I believe I was as excited as he was. :) -
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Reports have it that F. Scott Fitzgerald's character Daisy, in the Great Gatsby, was modeled after Genevra King. It is written that Ginerva "remained for Fitzgerald an archetype for the alluring, independent and upper class woman, ultimately unattainable by someone of a modest social background like himself". I see Daisy wearing this cloche in this modern day, highlighting her casual classic beauty, drawing draw the eye and admiration of passers-by... -
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I don't know about you, but given today's social isolation precautions, I am finding moments of joy in the small activities in my house. While felting in my kitchen I typically stream dance music, and find myself singing and dancing to some great tunes. Nothing gets me happier than a view, the sun, good music and felt making. This hat is a kitchen sink style cloche, which while sensible and covers your ears, also conveys moments of joy! The piece has several different silks all colliding on one hat, a style of hat I've termed "The Kitchen Sink". In the 1920's there was an actress Gilda Gray who popularized the "shimmy" dance. I believe she would have worn this hat fabulously. Combined with her beauty, European exoticism and willingness to shake her stuff on stage, Gilda was seen as unconventional, slightly dangerous, and emblematic of a new generation ready to party. -
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This hat is a sculptural throwback to a bygone era. Flattering and interesting from all sides, it is highlighted by a silk-velour that when felted creates a fabulous texture reminiscent of tapestry fabric. With flattering colors backed on black, it can be worn casually or dressed up, depending on your mood. Lustrous and luxurious. -
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When you put this hat on it brings out something special in you. Some see it as an occasion hat (winter wedding), others as a casual topper (to the market or out for supper), but whichever way you choose to wear it, it will turn heads and make you shine. Joy in Blush gossamer features drape from the glass beads, character from the upcycled dress and sensibility as it will protect you from cooler temperatures or inclement weather. Perfect for the shoulder seasons, it makes you feel special and exude joy. -
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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 sky is an infinite movie to me. I never get tired of looking at what's happening up there." - KD Lang. With sky blue wool and many different silk and textures, this kitchen sink felt hat has it all. Colorful, playful, elegant and fun, this hat will be great to go to the market or lie in a snowbank on a sunny day, watching the clouds. -
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Marie is a gossamer hat that exudes an understated elegance. Subtle earth tones with the softest of flower petals framing your face, this hat features a charcoal gray beaded swath that carries the movement of the pattern into the folds of the hat. Picture a cool spring day once the apple blossoms are out, a little wet, the blossoms floppy and still velvety in your fingers. A perfect day to wear such a stunning creation. -
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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 -
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I made this gossamer hat while live streaming Megan and Harry's wedding. I had just picked up the most delightful raspberry gingham scarft for a lining, and this hat came together perfectly. Just as the day seemed to pass, the silks and merino wool blended so beautifully together, it was indeed a magical day! Reminiscent of springtime peonies and azalea flowers, this hat will raise your spirits and turn heads like the glorious flowers do each spring on their return... -
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It is said that the dawn of teenagers emerged in the 1920's. Entering the workforce a little later, delaying marriage, and the automobile carrying a courtship away from one's parent's watchful eye made room for teenagers to express themselves, soon becoming the flapper generation. Smoking, cutting their hair, dancing with wild abandon, flappers characterized an energetic freedom not yet seen by women. This hat is a modern take on what a new teen might wear. Deep on the head, a coy brim and a showy bouquet of flowers on the crown, this hat is sensible, retro and yet fashion forward! Filled with flowers it is a very pretty statement piece that can be dressed up or down. "A girl should be two things: who and what she wants". - Coco Chanel -
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This color does not appeal to all, but you KNOW if you are the woman who can wear these colors. Olive green, blushed pink, peach and butter yellow, this sleek beret is a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. Team it with a tan coat, a black sweater, or grey scarf... This hat is style and subtle glamor all the way. -
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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... -
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This hat is THE accessory piece to an outfit or a special outing. The felt hat has delicious texture as the wool has fused to and rippled the black silk velour during the felting process. It reminds me of textiles made for Royalty that sit in museums or castles in Europe. The bow is made with stiff pineapple silk; oversized and flipped upside down as if you're about to get swept off your feet! We play dress up as youngsters. Somewhere along the line many of us lose that ability to just let go and express ourselves with fashion and play. This hat invites you back to a simpler time where play was fun and the bigger the bow, the better! -
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I have had this beaded silk material for years. Sometimes I let silks sit a year or two until I realize the amazing hat I want to make with them. Recently while thrift shopping I picked up a black and navy floral scarf that I intended to offer to my niece for her hat. On closer inspection I realized that it was a perfect match for the beaded flower silk, and I scooped it up for myself! This is the resulting hat, a GORGEOUS hat from all angles, the beads and sequins and sculptural elements. Subtle yet glamorous, it can be dressed up for a night out and worn casually with a high-neck sweater to get your morning coffee... -
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The silk for this gossamer hat was up-cycled from a very intricately beaded silk blouse. SO vibrant with fabulous detail, this hat reminds me of my garden right now (August)! Heaps of colorful perennials providing pollen and nectar to honeybees, hummingbirds and various other flying insects. I will often sit quietly and watch the action around my garden beds, witnessing the little ecosystem and marveling in its beauty. That feeling, that "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh", is what this hat does to me. Capture summer and take that feeling of calm and warmth with you into your winter and fall seasons with this gorgeous gossamer hat. -
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This hat whisks you from where you are to New York City. A place of unlimited fashion freedom. Where black is the main color of clothing, styled into sharp, intelligent and unique outfits. The key to the outfit? The power of a well-chosen accessory... This hat is edgy and can be worn many ways. By changing its place on your head, even by one inch, the whole feel of the hat changes. Pull it down to demurely cover one eye increasing the mystery... Tilt it upward a little, and it has the feel of a modern 60's Maud hat. The point is...why not bring a little NYC home. Be that person to keep that fashion flair alive, right where you live. "Personal style is attitude, attitude, attitude. It has to come from within. You have to develop things yourself". - Iris Apfel -
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This is a hat for someone who loves being outdoor in the winter. Ditch the toque for this flower garden that blooms all winter! Wear it to work, a winter snowshoe, or out to an event. This hat will go everywhere with you and can tuck nicely into a purse if you must store her while you're inside. Romantic and glamourous, Zoe helps you embrace your wintertime look, whatever that will be! "Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." - Rachel Zoe.