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    Bombshell in blue

    Original price was: $410.00.Current price is: $275.00.
    When you set this hat on your head, you feel drawn back hundreds of years to a time where you travel with a chaperone.  Your trunks filled with clothing and accessories are loaded onto the train.  When you reach your destination, your mind is filled with fresh energy and a desire to make it big.  The risk of the voyage will bring wild adventure.  You take a deep breath, and step into the city...
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    Bouquet

    Original price was: $375.00.Current price is: $250.00.
    You arrive at the party.  People turn to see you and smile, knowing that you're youthful personality is reflected in this hat.  Stunning, fresh and new.  Like you'd just been plucked out of the garden yourself! Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.               - Luther Burbank
  • 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.
  • Elena

    $275.00
    Elena is a stunner.  Textured silk with gorgeous fabric detailing is fused with merino wool to make this elegant flapper-inspired statement piece.  She can be dressed up or down, worn more casually for a stroll outside or paired with a winter coat to accompany you on an evening out.  You WILL turn heads in this hat, you will be noticed.
  • Francoise

    $230.00
    Fun, flirty, flowers!  This hat style is from the 1960's but styled in vintage 1940's fashion.  This bright turquoise hat is shaped on an asymmetrical block and worn on the side of the head, held in place with an elastic.  It is a piece which can be dressed up or down, depending on your occasion.  From a wedding, to the races, to a night out with friends.  A great piece to add to your wardrobe!
  • Genevieve

    $225.00
    This hat is made for a woman that appreciates classic style, clean lines, and muted colors.  Its fedora styling brings to mind some of the famous female spies and intelligence workers of the first and second world wars such as Edith Cavell and Genevieve Feinstein.  This hat pairs stylishly with a timeless trench, but can be modernized with a basic sweater, jeans, and a simple handbag.  Whether you are undercover or out for coffee, this hat provides you warmth, substance, and style.
  • Hatshepsut

    $200.00
    Hatshepsut is considered one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs, a woman who brought great wealth and artistry to her land. Not only did she command one of Egypt’s most successful trading expeditions, bringing back gold, ebony, and incense, but she orchestrated the earliest recorded plant hunting in 1495BC.  She sent botanists from Egypt to Somalia to find incense trees.  I can only imagine her gardens of curated plants collected from foreign lands; the flowers, the smells, the scientists studying each plant and their benefits... What plants and flowers we foster is very personal.  Often for beauty or perfume, but sometimes for sentimental reasons, gardeners and collectors surround themselves with seasonal beauty.  This hat reminds me of such a collection of flowers.  Every angle of this hat showcases a beautiful floral print amongst the folds.  Bring your garden into fall/winter and spring with Hatshepsut.
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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.
  • Hilma Af Klint was an Swedish artist ahead of her time - blending botany, science, mysticism, and spirit into work the world wasn't ready for. Trained at Stockholm's Royal Academy of Fine arts in 1887 - rare for a women - she created some of the first abstract paintings, then chose to keep them hidden for decades after her death. She trusted what she saw, even when no one else did. This deep cloche carries that same quiet certainty.  Structured yet soft, patterned like a secret language, it sits low and close - like a thought you keep just for yourself. I feel that she would have loved this hat, a chance to wear her art before anyone knew it existed...
  • Jenna

    $190.00
    There are all kinds of quotes about Leopard print.  Seemingly you're either a fan, or not.  Where Jenna may surprise you is the variety of her undertones (tan, burnt orange, brown) thus the amount of colors and outfits she will match!  Leopard print is something that acts as a staple in a wardrobe, a kind of neutral... This hat will roll up into a purse, fend off bad weather (snow, sleet, fog, some rain) keeping you warm and cozy as you go about your life this autumn, winter and fall.  Adding a little zing to a wardrobe, she's ready for you...are you ready for her?
  • Kintsugi

    $315.00
    Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold — with the concept that an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art will emerge by incorporating its defects and imperfections. Every break is seen as unique and instead of repairing an item like new, or throwing an item away, the 400-year-old craft now highlights the "scars" as a part of the design.This Kintsugi hat is a modern take of this timeless technique. A traditional shape, this bowler features a side-swept crown at the front. The silk’s pinstripe velour flecked in gold is a staple of evening fashion, highlighting the shape of the hat with the geometry of the print. Gold beading fills in the space between the silk fabric ends, an organic pattern that emerged from the hand-felting, as if it was a broken piece of porcelain. The beads imply the flow of gold, as it is laid between the broken segments of the original hat. Sometimes in the process of repairing such a piece, we can create something more distinctive, beautiful and resilient. Timeless, yet scarred with a story from each unique piece. Kintsugi is a tender embrace of time, mishap and serendipity.
  • Lacey

    $250.00
    This hat glistens with texture!  A velour silk scarf was fused with merino wool to make this hat. A casual yet feminine version of the traditionally-male bowler hat.
  • 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.
  • Mah

    $290.00
    I'm regularly inspired by women; famous ones and those I'd consider 'everyday women', those who I surround myself with at home, at work and in my community.  I love getting to know them, learning what makes them tick and where their strengths lie.  I especially love women who are grounded, kind and smart, those who don't apologize for who they are and what they want. Those who sometimes against all odds thrive with compassion, humor and style. This hat is for them... a classic design with a unique personality twist, sleek and stylish while at the same time a little edgy and interesting...
  • A midnight blue denim inspired cocktail hat, or demi-chapeau, this number can be worn with a sweater, jean jacket, coat or gown.  It is worn cocked to the side, sweeping across your forehead.  Subtle buttery yellow, blushing pink and subtle orange flowers are speckled on a denim silk, to give this hat a casual, relaxed look.  Comfortable to wear, the elastic tucks into your hair, whether it is worn down or in an upsweep.  This sweet topper will make you the talk of the town. Fashion has two purposes: comfort and love.  Beauty comes when fashion succeeds."  - Coco Chanel.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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    This cloche embodies Art Deco in the 1920/30's.  Art Deco design is characterized by layered shapes, intricate line art, aerodynamic shapes and metallic colors like gold and chrome.  This zigzag modern take on the 20's cloche is a one of a kind show-stopper.  The hat band is an upcycled beaded strap from a dress and some petals on the 3D flower are done made using un-felted silk, emphasizing the size of the original silk pattern.  A real statement piece, it can be worn to an even or a special night out, or simply as daywear teamed with a warm sweater or wool coat.  Glamour and Luxury, Art-Deco inspired wearable art.
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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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    While watching Jeopardy the other night I learned that damask fabric originates in Damascus, Syria, with woven silk.  Founded at a  port in the Silk Road, this specialized form of weaving was traded and spread to Europe, being manufactured in Italy and France.  Damask emphasizes the contrast of color and luster and creates a three-dimensional effect with the motif slightly rising up from the base. The emerald green of this hat is grounded in the navy blue creating a luxurious combination and timeless elegant design. A statement piece to be sure, damasks spark drama, create interest, draw the eye, and elevate your look.
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    This is a cloche/turban with a vintage feel and modern sensibilities.  I named her Eleanor, to honor Eleanor Roosevelt who made such a significant impact on civil and women's rights.  A woman who carved out a new role for first wives and pioneered women's rights.  I would like to think she would like this understated yet eye-catching hat.  One of a kind, sensible and fashion forward.  "The Future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
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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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    Buy something extraordinary and love it.  Wear it all the time. I posted SO many pictures of this hat as it shows how rich it looks from every angle.  A modern fabric handmade by fusing silk velour with wool, this hat catches the light emphasizing its beauty with a nod to vintage design.  Wear it with a wool coat, feather boa, high-necked sweater, or cashmere shawl, this hat wants to accompany you on every outing you take this winter and fall.  Versatile, a simple design, and oh, so luxurious...
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    Statement dressing is not just about clothing or accessories; it's about how you style the items you have, creating a unique and memorable reflection of your intentions and presence.  The stunning colors and subtle pattern in this hat will compliment many wardrobes.  Cocked at an angle the asymmetrical brim creates sculptural interest from every angle.   A modern twist on an old-style fedora, evoking sophistication, elegance and vintage charm.
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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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    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 best described by a song by Tenille Townes - wanting to reclaim her fierce, carefree self, indulging in the beauty and pace of the smaller moments in life. "The girl who didn't care": "I wanna worry a little less, love a little more Barefoot in a dress, dancing on the floor Like I did, back when, when I was younger Making up the songs, playing in my head Didn't matter what anybody said Didn't need to be like all the others Giant dreams and wild hair Yeah, I know she's still in there somewhere The girl who didn't care"
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    This hat is a modern take on the classic fedora.  Shaped by hand, the uniqueness and elegance of this hat will turn everyone's head.  The brown classic bow and grosgrain brim contrast with the subtle yet playful polka dot silk.  The silk is from an up-cycled skirt that I thrifted and actually wore for a season!  Its re-birth as a beautiful fedora will ensure that it continues to provide joy to the wearer for years to come.  A gorgeous hat for fall, winter and spring.
  • Wildflower

    $300.00
    This large-brimmed hat features a deep crown and wildflowers everywhere.  A striking hat that will draw the eye of those around you, a signature piece that is both formal yet relaxed.  Confident, elegant and beautiful, this hat will be great in the shoulder seasons and winter to keep your head warm. "She sprouted love like flowers, grew a garden in her mind, and even on the darkest days, from her smile the sun still shined."  - Erin Hanson
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