Journal

How a made to order hat is commissioned

A made to order hat is commissioned in four stages: a conversation about the occasion and the outfit, a colour matched by hand against your own fabric, the blocking and hand work, then a final pass...

Choosing a hat colour that photographs well at races and weddings

Mid tones with texture hold their shape in photographs, while very pale hats blow out under sun and very dark ones lose their sculpting. A practical guide to hat colour for races and weddings, cove...

Mother of the bride and mother of the groom hats: how to choose and coordinate

How to choose a mother of the bride or mother of the groom hat: settle the outfit first, match the colour to it, then let the shape follow your face and height. Includes how the two mothers coordin...