Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella

We were delighted to make a large proportion of the hats and headdresses for this wonderful Westend production. It’s a romantic musical comedy written by Emerald Fennell with amazing set and costume designs by Gabriela Tylesova. Working through lockdown bought many challenges with delays and doing fittings over Zoom but it was a joy working with Gabriela who gave us a lot of scope with our own artistic flair bringing Gaby’s designs to life!

 

Open For Appointments Again!

After a long hard winter and lockdown we are delighted to be able to welcome customers to our studio again to attend to your hat wearing needs! Please go to our contact page to email or telephone for an appointment and don’t forget to bring your face covering!

ASCOT RACECOURSE COLLABORATES WITH THE BRITISH HAT GUILD ON #STYLEDWITHTHANKS CHARITY CAMPAIGN

Millinery and fashion worlds come together in support of The National Emergencies Trust Relief Fund, NHS Charities Together, The Care Workers Charity and the Berkshire Community Foundation.

     

As an event which truly showcases the very best of British contemporary and traditional fashion and millinery, no Royal Ascot would be the same without a celebration of British style.

Since Royal Ascot 2020 (Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June 2020) will be held behind closed doors (owing to the COVID-19 lockdown and in-line with government advice), Ascot and the British Hat Guild have joined forces to launch a campaign designed to inspire racegoers whilst raising funds for four frontline charities: The National Emergencies Trust Relief Fund, NHS Charities Together, The Care Workers Charity and the Berkshire Community Foundation. Ascot will be kick-starting the fundraising with a £100,000 donation.

Royal Ascot and the British Hat Guild, spearheaded by the legendary Stephen Jones OBE, have invited leading British milliners to create a bespoke hat or headpiece featuring a rainbow theme, in-line with the nation’s use of rainbows to thank the NHS and frontline workers. The final collection includes designs by industry greats such as Stephen Jones OBE, Jane Taylor, Lock & Co. Hatters, Rachel Trevor Morgan, Lisa Tan, Lomax & Skinner and Awon Golding.  Their hats will be auctioned online throughout the week of ‘Royal Ascot At Home’ with all money raised being added to the charity fund.

Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer, Ascot Racecourse, comments:

“During what has been for many milliners an extremely challenging period, we were overwhelmed with the response this initiative received.  More than 40 talented designers managed to turn around the most astounding collection of hats and headpieces in an extremely short space of time. Their craftsmanship and skill in creating these works of art is inspiring and we are extremely grateful to them for donating their time and expertise to create this collection, which I’m sure will raise a significant amount for our charity fund.”

To be part of the #RoyalAscot #StyledWithThanks campaign and to donate click here https://www.ascot.co.uk/millinery-auction 

 

Morley Radio Podcast

Georgina Abbott interviews Sarah Lomax and Vesna Pesic from Morley College London’s millinery team. The lockdown won’t stop us celebrating our love of headwear! Click on the link below to listen.

https://www.mixcloud.com/MorleyRadio/london-hat-week-at-home-episode-5/?fbclid=IwAR3HQA7mU7Ah9bBj19i5mUwahcKrvK7bN_Yahol2v3U0D0t1_THUUpeHaIg

 

Temporary Studio Closure During covid-19

During these uncertain times with covid-19 we can’t see any customers in our hat studio. Please stay at home to help prevent the spread of the virus. We will however be working from home so please do get in touch and we can work remotely


We look forward to resurfacing from this storm and working with you creating wonderful bespoke millinery again.

Most of all stay well & safe much love from Rachel & Sarah xx