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The Hat Works in Stockport is a world-renowned museum dedicated to hats and hat-making ; as well as our our lovely headwear, there’s loads to see and lots to do – a visit highly recommended
“The Fashion Network are pleased to announce that you’ve been featured in 10 of the Best!
Out of all the entries and nominated companies, our panel of industry judges including John Lewis, Mail on Sunday, Drapers, and my-wardrobe chose you as one of the best in the North.”
No harm in a bit of trumpet-blowing, is there? And we are very proud ……
The weather’s awful, the news is dire and not much seems right with the world, so here’s something to make you smile….
See? You feel better already, don’t you?
Here’s the way we’re thinking for the months ahead (and yes, it will get warmer…)
We’re working on “Pale and Interesting“, “Jungle Book“, “Neon City” and “Bloomin’ Flowers“. This is, of course, just a starting point and we may well end up with something completely different…..
Watch out for examples coming soon….
Thought you might like to see a few pictures of the lovely Kate when she came to the H’atelier showroom for her first consultation, with her stylist and make-up supremo, the utterly fabulous CHRISTOPHER RAINE , who was responsible for Kate’s spectacular appearance at the Royal Wedding. Kate was charmingly enthusiastic and had a great time trying on lots of hats
Hat by Jen Scott-Russell at H’atelier, dress by James Steward Couture , styling and make-up by Christopher Raine, poise and beauty by Katherine Kelly
FOR LACK OF HAT NEWS RECENTLY FROM H’ATELIER , disgraceful I agree.
Loads of Very Interesting Stuff has indeed been happening here in Hatland and I promise I’ll be updating things very soon
WATCH THIS SPACE….!
A big welcome to Pearl Haslam, my new LA (as in Lovely Assistant) , shown here proudly wearing her very first hat. With her youth, vitality and strong sense of style I’m sure she’s going to be a valuable asset.
I include this from the Guardian because it’s about hats (obviously) but largely for your amusement. Now, I was brought up to respect Importance and Eminence , but occasionally Important, Eminent people get it SO wrong. my comments below – what do you think?
Dior Homme: yes, like this one, an honest, WYSIWYG hat you could introduce your Granny to
Givenchy: Mm, well, it’s a fancy baseball cap, innit?
Ann Demeulemeester: kind of Zorro meets Hiawatha (fanciable bloke, though)
Thom Browne: Thom, Thom, what are you thinking of? Fringey lampshades are SO yesterday
Comme des Garcons: Alibaba on the cat walk? Oh no he isn’t! OH YES HE IS!
(Apologies for quality of pic, by the way – just a quick scan from the newspaper)
Thrilled to be asked by Corrie actress Katherine Kelly to design and make a hat for her to wear to Zara Phillips wedding, because
a) she’s a great actress and a thoroughly nice person
b) we love Coronation Street
c) weddings in a Holyrood House/Balmoral/Royal kind of way don’t crop up all that often.
picture by GETTY
Katherine’s outfit has been singled out in the press for being forward-looking, stylish and altogether the Best in Show, and H’atelier is immensely proud to have played a part in her success.
The press and internet coverage has been phenominal, but here’s a few examples:
“Corrie actress Katherine Kelly was our most stylish guest of the day, however, as we thought she looked just stunning in her neutral gown and daring choice of oversized orange hat and handbag. The sweeping hat was so elegant, and her classic floppy leather clutch just adorable.”
Eyes were of course on the bride but there were plenty of other eyecatching sights as the celebrity guests rocked up, including Coronation Street starKatherine Kelly, who went to school with groom Mike.
Katherine, who plays Becky McDonald, chose a 70s-inspired one-shoulder peachy dress by James Steward Couture teamed with an orange H’atelier Jen Scott-Russell hat and oversized clutch.
Isn’t that nice?
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