Millinery has such a long and glorious tradition, and sadly, is a dying art. Let us resuscitate it, darlings! Don a cap of some sort this autumn!
At left: Milliner Albertus Swanepoel and model Caroline Trentini in Vogue.
The quintessential millinery tome.
James Coviello; this and next via nymag.com
Temperley
Banana Republic fedora, via nytimes.com.
CC stuck a feather (or three) in her cap! Fedora from Urban Outiftters.
This and next via elle.uk.com.
Natalia, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Moment.
Irina, courtesy vintagetraffic.blogspot.com.
Serge Leblon photo, via fotodecadent.com.
Fashion flashback: The Art of Expensive Hats, illustration from The New York Times, 1908.
Vogue U.K., May 2008.
Arturo Elena drawing courtesy Fellow Fashionista Nemerae of So Trendy!
Ciara wearing a Noel Stewart Millinery headpiece in Elle.
Cyber Cabaret Fashion courtesy Fellow Fashionista Fashion Moment.
Chapeau Claudette mini top hat with detachable mesh veil, at pixiemarket.com.
Topshop.com.
Claudia Schulz Coco hat, at supermarkethq.com.
Ellen Christine Couture Millinery.
CC’s List of Magnificent Milliners; links provided where possible:
Albertus Swanepoel
Cha Cha's House of Ill Repute
Crowncap
Ellen Christine
Eugenia Kim
Nathaniel Cole
Noel Stewart
Paul Heinlund
Philip Treacy
Pinkham Millinery
Stephen Jones
Stetson
Victor Osborne
Also, be sure to check out Fellow Fashionista Anya’s blog, Couture Millinery Atelier.
Who is your favorite milliner, darling?
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Don’t forget: today is the last day to enter CC’s Flora Bond $75 Gift Voucher Giveaway!
P.P.S. If you have a moment, do pop over to Fellow Fashionista Sonia's blog Etrapar to see the outfit she created for CC!
I admit I prefer the supercrazy, futuristic or totally weird hats a la Jones ... but it has some serious historical touch which is quite inspiring !
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the blue and white one ~~
xo Laura
i love the hats!
ReplyDeleteall gorgeous.
i'm trying something new on my blog :)
please tell me what you think!
XOXO,BECCA
I couldn't agree more. Not only because it's a historical piece but to me it's that touch of finesse. It's truly a wonderful elegant piece. La créme de la créme if you may.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly! I love the cocktail hat by Leifsdottir: http://livingembellished.blogspot.com/2009/08/fall-fashion-fabulous.html
ReplyDeleteI have waited a long time for hats to come back into mainstream! I am so excited for the upcoming season!
I wanna have a hat:)
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!!! I especially love the one with Ciara she's so beautiful!!! Fab post!!
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I love the black and white stripped hat!! :)
ReplyDeleteI like Arturo Elena's drawing and the large floppy hat. Also the grey cloche look.
ReplyDeleteThank-you for this lovely hat layout
Enjoy your sunday Carrie,
Sylvie-Madeleine
wonderful hats!!!!!!
ReplyDeletei love the temperley look
i love the whole look on irina...so chic! id think id wear the one with the net on it
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This is such a beautiful post, CC! Made me think of Anya... I missed her a lot. Frankly, I think her creations are my favourite. She may not be as famouse as Mr. Jones & Co (yet), but her hats are beautiful and unique, in my opinion. Hope you had a fabulous weekend, darling! xxx
ReplyDeletethankyou carrie! :)
ReplyDeletei wanted to try something new!
maybe it can be a new regular thing for my blog :)
XOXO, BECCA
I learned a lot in this post! I think Millinery is so pretty and should be embraced! Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteCaroline Trentini, Natalia Vodianova, and Temperley London. You've quite possibly made this the best Sunday ever. Love these pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteAh so nice. I love the hats.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this trend, definitely something to look into. Beautiful pictures as always. :)
ReplyDeleteANYA! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
XoXo
So inspirational! I need a fab hat now...
ReplyDeleteI think they've read your mind...it's definitely HOT for fall to don a cap of some sort. Loving the sketch of the gals strolling through Paris!!!
ReplyDeleteloved it
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post dear! Buona domenica!
ReplyDeleteI do love hats.
ReplyDeleteToo wonderfuler (if that wasn't a word, it is now! ;] ) selection too mention them all, but I love that first photo.
Anya does do the most amazing hats, plus her blog is just fantastic!
I also love Stephen Jones' work. I was fortunate enough to get prime front row seats at his show a while back, and see him and his work myself. The 'Hats: An Anthology' exhibition he currated was simply excellent.
Florrie x
Love the hats...so spunky!
ReplyDeletehats are a staple in our family. it is a dying art, sadly. hats make your look that much more special.
ReplyDeleteHave always admired Stephen Jones creations CC! Have a lovely Sunday, I know you are darling! xo*
ReplyDeleteParisian girls don't wear hats very often but I don't care. I love hats! And some of your selection are awesome!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI so want to get me a hat now!
ReplyDeleteAdore this lovely post:)
Puttin a lid on it!
ReplyDeleteFabu cc!
Love Claudia Schulz coco hat...
;)
Oh how I pine for the days when women wore glorious hats everywhere!
ReplyDeleteAwesome CC
ReplyDeleteOh my, these are all absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love hats. I think it would be cool to own a top hat like Willy Wonka. I'm not sure where I would wear it, but it would be well worth it to own.
ReplyDeleteI like most the blue and white. Hats: so feminine. I hope they will be fashionable again as in the 1940s.
ReplyDeletethis is so cute...i love it
ReplyDeletethe hats are adorable, i love every single one of them
-cma
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Gorgeous hats dear CC, my very favorite is Ellen Christine's creation... not sure when I would ever wear it but I would just love to have to have. I'd walk around the house with it maybe? Pretend to be Scarlett O'Hara! :)
ReplyDeletegreat post. hats off to you...
ReplyDeleteI love those hats, they add so much style to the outfit.
ReplyDeleteso inspiring and stylish!
ReplyDeletehave a lovely week, darling!
xoxo
I love all these fantasy hat looks, especially the fascinator style. I wish I had an occasion to don a glamorous hat with a veil!
ReplyDeleteThese hats are all fabulous!
ReplyDeleteTotally inspiration! Love the hat with feathers, awesome & classic ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week!
xx
Oh, I want a fedora! But can I pull it off?!?!
ReplyDeleteOh, how I LOVE hats! I simply do not look good in them though :( So I live vicariously through my sisters who do. The white & blue hat is stunning!
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I heart my fedora! Great selection you have of other fab hats though!
ReplyDeleteI've recently developed an increasing love for hats, it's sad that they are hardly worn, at least were I live... Very inspiring post, byw. :)
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f a b u l o u s!!! <3 the hats! xxx
ReplyDeleteI recently did a post with pics of all of my vintage hats. I am really going to try wearing all of them this fall/winter. These pictures provided so much inspiration. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese are all really amazing. I love them. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Take care. Cheers!
ReplyDeletehats look ridiculous on me - i wish they didnt x
ReplyDeleteI used to wear vintage hats all the time in high school! I should start again... it's tough when you have full bangs, though.
ReplyDeleteI have a HUGE collection of vintage and new hats, headbands, and fascinators that I wear all the time. My favorite vintage hats are Schiaparelli and Dior. My favorite current designers are Tour de Force and Stepen Jones. Anya will have such an incredible experience. Keep hats alive!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous hats... I always love hats. I believe it adds spice to the the outfit.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting a top hat for a while but I've made no effort at all to go find one. :-(
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of hats and have many special ones.... These are just too fab! I have hat envy!
ReplyDeleteLove the first one in the second row.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! :)
Xx
that is so true.. i love your hat with feather
ReplyDeleteThis Fall I am wearing a hat!!! I always feel so silly but I need to get over it, because they are FAB.
ReplyDeletehope you had a great weekend CC!
Hats are so much fun... there are so many varieties!
ReplyDeleteI love that second one, its so classy.
great outfits on the photos:)
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i love hats so much which i always take it
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i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE hats! fantastic post! =D
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I love hats, fedoras are my faves! hope you have a lovely monday! xo
ReplyDeleteLooking gorgeous! I wish hats would suit me;)
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chapeaux chapeaux chapeaux... I love the Natalia Vodianova's look
ReplyDeleteChapeaux chapeaux chapeaux... I love the Natalia Vodianova's look... it's so... cheap
ReplyDeleteLove the millinery, I love adding vintage millinery flower petals to my necklaces, Thank you for the giveaway! Keep up the great work girl!
ReplyDeleteNicole - Flora Bond
Amazing pics as usual! Hey, I played water polo too (we must be tough chics)!! xoxo Tay
ReplyDeleteI love a good hat, but honestly
ReplyDeleteI am quite picky when it comes
to the right hat.
Great post though~
I have to wear one of my head pieces soon...
ReplyDeletexx-LJ from SOS!
I adore hats and was a total hat fanatic as a little girl.
ReplyDeleteI wish people still wore hats everyday.
lululetty.blogspot.com
oh i think hats are so much fun - i just wish they were in style like they were in the 40s & 50s.
ReplyDeletei saw that book at Bergdorfs a few weeks ago...it would look so cute on my coffee table!
xox
Lovely picks!
ReplyDeleteI look at Kentucky Derby and Royal Ascot pictures for hat inspiration!
love love love love love! i am totally looking into purchasing more hats for the fall!
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