327.00 GBP
Meet 'Audrey', a charming combination of traditionally hand-blocked leather, and very modern (and sustainable) recycled plastic. Designed (by me!) for spring / summer 2013.
This piece is not only on trend for summer 2013, it will continue to be chic and wearable for many years.
My inspiration for this headpiece came from my love of the films (and film stars) of the 1930s and 40s.
The fine, smooth, nude coloured leather is blocked by hand over a buckram base, and the single rose surmounting it is made by hand, from recycled plastic water bottles.
This hat is entirely by me, and is made (to order) in my workroom in Yorkshire, England.
All pieces are posted in a hat box, with lots of tissue, which can be used for long term storage, and an outer postal box, for protection. If you are giving the hat as a gift to someone, I can include a handwritten gift card at no extra cost.
Photograph credits for the picture with the model:
Photography by Lauren Danks, Make up by Nina Walker, Model Rachael McCaul
Further details:
Nude coloured leather, mounted on buckram, wired for stability, and decorated with a coloured plastic rose (black as pictured - other colours available as a custom order). the piece is lined in silk and ribbon.
The headpiece is shown with headband attachment, but I can also make it with an elastic to be passed under the back of the hair, elastic loops for hair pins or grips, hair clips, or a comb.
The hat is made to fit a standard size of 57cm (or 22.5 inches). (This hat is 'legal' for the Royal Enclosure at Royal Ascot).
Please note, that due to the slightly unpredictable nature of the plastic treatment I use to produce them, which involves melting the plastic, all roses will be slightly different - this is not a fault.
Materials:
Leather, buckram, wire, plastic bottles, ribbon, silk.
This piece is made to order. In general, it will take me around six weeks to produce a piece, however, if you need it sooner than that, do contact me to see if I am able to help.
Likewise, I am happy to take on custom commissions, contact me to discuss this.
Please note that all items I send will require a signature on delivery, and all I will ensure that all posted items are insured.