Women in Black


Be it black tie events, special soirees, funerals, weddings or the races, black keeps coming back no matter what the reason or season. This unique and jaunty black cocktail number has a wired brim with a velvet draped base with beautiful silk velvet roses and layers of veil. What's not to like? If you wanted to go more goth and dramatic, then this Victorian inspired fur felt cocktail draped in layers of dot veil is the one for you. Covered in luscious sequin lace, veil and an exotic feather spray, you will not go unnoticed.













 




Call it a fascinator or exotic feathered comb, this black feathered headpiece is always a winner for winter or summer events. Combining a mixture of feathers from goose nagoire to dyed peacock, this piece adds texture and interest and compliments any outfit from goth to classic. 

If you're looking for something bigger and dramatic to go that classic mother of the bride  taffeta suit, then this large coque feather spray could be just the piece you're looking for. Fun, flirty, contemporary yet timeless, this piece could compliment anything from vintage 20's fashion to a classic tailored ensemble.

Horsehair or crinoline is a fantastic  material for black fascinators. Here are 2 cute numbers that would certainly compliment any little black dress. The veiled horsehair with a rhinestone buckle on a hat base is a dynamic cocktail with fun and whismsy and the tubular looped comb with feathers would be terrific at the races.

Black is back and here is stay. It is always classic and timeless to wear a little black fabulous hat with any dress ensemble. Believe me..you will not go unnoticed!

What's in a cocktail?

Cobalt blue sinamay peacock feather headpiece

Cocktail hats have been around for a long time and seem to have an allure for all types of women young and old.  People love to dress up and cap it off with a statement headpiece that says a lot about the person wearing it. If you can't use clothing and accessories to define your personality ,what else is there? As always,  the British have taken the lead in wearing cocktail hats that not only define a person, they tell a story about that person. Thanks to Philip Treacy and his amazing innovations in millinery and fantastic sense of imagination, even for the most conservative of women, it is now considered most acceptable and highly expected to wear an over scaled and  almost outlandish piece of headwear. Not only is this fun for the wearer but also adds a little visual eye candy for the rest of the world to enjoy.  And ,of course, the ladies still enjoy a headpiece that brings the whole outfit  together. Using color and composition, the cocktail hat balances the body and visually frames the face for that special occasion.

This cobalt blue peacock  headpiece was created for just that occasion . Thinking of the derby cup or ascot races brings to mind a certain whimsy in headwear. This color is vibrant and bright and ties in with any outfit with just a hint of blue. The scale and height of this cocktail hat would give any woman with a smaller stature more height and frame the face elegantly. The sinamay used for this hat is a great material as it's light and airy on the head.

White and black ladies derby cocktail ha

 

Black and white is always an excellent classic color scheme for the races. With handmade silk 
roses and a fantastic feather spray, you're bound to make an impact with this little cocktail hat on the left . Once again, height and scale always add drama and tell a story about the wearer. The femininity and vintage quality about this black and white headpiece would certainly look fabulous with any
little black dress.  

Pink and black sinamay cocktail

Of course, bows are always a classic statement maker . This pretty bubblegum pink and black hat is fun and frivolous. You can hide behind the drama of the bows and still get noticed. Don't forget that cocktail hats that are bold in design always get the most compliments.

Victorian riding hat

Looking to colder climates and winter events, one can never forget the little black hat synonmous with the dress. Vintage styling draped in veiling is always a show stopper for any gala event.  This handblocked furfelt  
Victorian inspired black riding hat has just enough goth and romance to capture anyone's heart.
If you're looking for luscious red velvets, this little jewel of a cocktail would be a winner for any xmas or new years event. With handmade roses and matching spray of feathers, you're bound to be the most exotic bird in the room.
 Cocktail hats are all about having fun. It finishes an outfit and makes a statement all at once. And don't forget that if you wear that perfect cocktail hat, you'll always to be told.." you look fabulous!"    

Red velvet rose cocktail hat