Interesting Stuff

Hats Off to new H’atelier Exhibition!

Jen — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:08:08 +0000

From the 28th February the inspiring hats of H’Atelier, Manchester will be taking over the What’s Hot cases at Hat Works.

Find out more here

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

H’atelier voted Best Emerging Brand

Jen — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:57:44 +0000

Delighted to have been selected by The Fashion Network for the accolade Best Emerging Brand in their search for 10 of the Best .

“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 ……

H’atelier Funny Five Minutes

Jen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:05:04 +0000

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?

H’atelier Trends for Spring/Summer 2012

Jen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:23:30 +0000

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….

CORONATION STREET’S KATHERINE KELLY: HOW SHE CAME TO WEAR THAT HAT….

Jen — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:57:51 +0000

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

(Me in concentrated- and probably bossy- mode….)

(I find Kate’s expression in this one somewhat intimidating………….!)

Kate managed effortlessly to add a certain je-ne-sais-quoi to every hat she tried

And the final result :

Just beautiful!

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

APOLOGIES

Jen — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:26:22 +0000

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….!

NEW HAT-TASTIC TEAM MEMBER AT H’ATELIER

Jen — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:48:15 +0000

Introducing Pearl

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.

GENTLEMEN, PER-LEASE!

Jen — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:49:03 +0000

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)

H’ATELIER, CORONATION STREET & ROYAL WEDDING

Jen — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:21:06 +0000

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.

And didn’t she look amazing?

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:

http://www.thebaglady.tv/

“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.”

http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/star-style/fashion-news/529895/corrie-s-katherine-kelly-and-the-saturdays-una-healy-score-invite-to-zara-phillips-royal-wedding/

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.

H’ATELIER’S OFFICIALLY COOL!

Jen — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:57:32 +0000

according to the Metro, anyway

Isn’t that nice?