Classic Parasisal Pillbox
A timeless pillbox inspired by the effortless elegance of Jacqueline Kennedy. Sculpted from fine natural parasisal straw, it is finished with a subtle bow in matching straw at the back.
Wear it gently tilted towards the back of the head for a classic silhouette, or set symmetrically for a more contemporary look.
Details & dimensions
Finished with a hand-formed straw bow at the back
Best suited to head sizes 57–59 cm
Colour: Ice Blue
Handmade in the Maria Monica London atelier
Perfect for
Weddings and garden parties
Spring and summer occasions
Made for you
Commission it in another colour. Send a photograph of your outfit and Monika will match it.
Bespoke colours
Every piece can be made in any colour. Send a photograph of your outfit or a fabric swatch and Monika will match it. Use the field above to tell us the colour you have in mind, or start a commission.
Size and fit
This piece is one size, shaped to sit securely. For an exact fit to your own head measurement, commission it in your size.
Not sure of your size? The size and fit guide shows how to measure properly and converts your measurement to UK and US hat sizes.
Delivery and returns
UK delivery is complimentary, 3 to 5 business days. UK express £6.99, 1 to 2 business days. United States £23.99 and European Union £14.99, each 3 to 5 business days once dispatched. American clients can pay in US dollars at checkout.
Import duties are set by your customs authority and are separate from the shipping price. Ready to wear pieces may be returned within 14 days, unworn and in the original hatbox. Bespoke and made to order pieces cannot be returned unless faulty. Full detail on delivery and returns.
Made in the London atelier
Designed and made by hand by Monika Perlińska, around thirty-five years at the craft and twenty of them in London. She qualified at a school of millinery in Poland, spent five years making hats in Philip Treacy’s atelier for the royal family and for names from film and music, then seven years as head milliner at Jane Taylor.
More on the designer, and how a piece is kept in the care guide.
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Speak directly with Monika about this piece, the colour or the fit. She answers personally.
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The atelier
Designed and made in the London atelier
Every piece is designed and made by hand by Monika Perlińska. She qualified at a school of millinery in Poland and refined her craft in an atelier with a century of tradition, then spent five years making hats in Philip Treacy’s atelier and seven years as head milliner at Jane Taylor.
One pair of hands makes your hat. It is never made twice, and it can be made in any colour.
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Ways to be fitted
Every commission begins with a conversation. Monika replies personally.
In person, London
Try shapes on, see colours against your skin and hold materials against your outfit. Bring the outfit if you can, or a swatch and a photograph.
Book an appointmentBy video, anywhere
Consult with Monika from any time zone. Send photographs of your outfit beforehand and she will have shapes and materials ready. Your finished piece ships to the United States in 3 to 5 business days.
Book a video consultationPrivate service
One client at a time, arranged directly with Monika. Your commission is discussed with no one and made by her hands alone.
Private service