How to Commission Millinery
We offer a couture millinery service, where we will design and make you a bespoke hat, or headpiece to match your outfit and suit your occasion.
We are able to dye feathers, sinamay, straw and silk to ensure that your hat is the identical colour to compliment your outfit.
A commission costs between £225 for a simple piece up to £500 for a fully trimmed blocked hat with handmade flowers and complex trim.
Generally we follow a simple process which takes between 3-6 weeks depending on complexity of design, how accessible materials are, and the time of year. We always ask that you give us at least 6 weeks between your first appointment and your event to ensure we are able to complete your bespoke piece within the timeframe.
How it works…
Firstly, make a no obligation appointment to discuss your requirements; it is ideal if you bring with you your outfit so we can discuss ideas to suit your look.
At the consultation you will have your head measured if you are having a fitted crown design, and try on different hats and headpiece shapes and together we can choose a style which suits your face shape, silhouette and outfit. We will also discuss the type of trims which you desire and generally have fun putting together the finishing touches to your outfit. Finally, you will be given a guide as to how much your commission will cost and if you want to go ahead at this stage you will be asked for a 50% deposit.
The next visit will be when you try your hat on for the final time and take it away and pay the remainder of the commission price. At this stage we always ensure you are 100% happy with the colour, design and fit of your hat or headpiece.