Purple straw button percher with wonderful feather trim from American milliner Jill Courtemanche
Such an interesting, modern take on a cloche in grey felt with upturned brim by Japanese milliner Nokku Boushi
Emerald and black jinsin stripes split disc hat with mass of feathers by Australian milliner Catherine Allen
Dusky pink rough-edged silk tulle and shell button headpiece by New York brand Suzanne Couture Millinery
Sleek midnight blue teardrop percher with two-toned silk ruffles by British milliner Bee Smith
Very handsome charcoal felt men’s hat with vintage bias striped tie hatband from US milliner Cassie MacGregor
Black sequin covered perchers with firey pink, red and orange draped trim from Dutch milliner Wies Mauduit
Wide brimmed statement pyramid with layered aqua ombre feathers by Australian milliner Cynthia Jones-Bryson
Eggplant purple felt cloche with fantastic black maze lace trim by British brand Atelier Millinery
From British brand Mind Your Bonce and embroiderer Heather Everitt, this tweed percher with exquisite moth trim
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Queen Sonja attended the State Opening of Parliament on October 2
I’m with you about the Nokku Boushi cloche for one of the younger Japanese princesses. Cloches seem to be their go-to shape, and this one has a lovely updated look.
I was a little confused by the white spine on top of the Cynthia Jones-Bryson — a handle for carrying it? You are so right about the D of Co. Remember her pink feathered disc?
Tweed for a percher is so unusual. What about for Camilla or Princess Anne at the Braemar games?
Sorry, this was meant as a Reply to Shanon!
Fascinating story about Ian Thomas. He seemed absolutely devoted to the Royal family. Also interesting to hear James (Taylor) speak about the Victorian era. Would have liked a longer interview on the subject.
I really love the pale blue boater from Neigh Millinery with the silk leaves inserted. And thank you for featuring my Hatwalk Ladies!
Really enjoyed the Ian Thomas article. Thank you so much!
Great post today HQ. The article about Ian Thomas is very interesting, and the “Caught My Eye” Department is fantastic as always.
Is HM’s hat a replacement for the following hat? The suit looks to be the same one, but I’m not sure. Apologies if this has been discussed in the past – I just don’t remember.
September 7, 2008: Crathie Kirk
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What a memory you have, Jimbo! The suit looks the same and so does the crown of the hat. So it might be the same crown with a new brim/new trim.
Wies, the hat I posted was actually altered, THEN replaced by the one she wore yesterday. Apparently, the hat was worn out in the rain, and the brim shrank! Another example of something only seen in Scotland. The suit material looks very itchy – is it lined?
September 2, 2012: Crathie Kirk (again)
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I have a sneaking suspicion that that these are two different off-white suits. Although it’s not particularly clear above, I believe the suit from September 2008 has dark buttons; the suit worn this week has light buttons.
If you find pictures of off-white suits from the past 10 years, check the buttons, and check the collar. The suit this Sunday definitely has proper squared lapels, like a man’s suit. The material on the hat matches the suit exactly. The jacket from 2008 is slightly more rounded, I believe, and may have colored flecks, although I’m not 100% positive of anything I’m writing.
This is rather confusing! Different but similar suits, from (almost?) the same material, shrinking and altered hats! Anyhow, in answer to Jimbo, I think ALL Queen Elisabeth’s clothes are lined. Her hats may be too.
What a remarkable article and photographs on Queen Elizabeth;s dressmaker, Ian Thomas. I love the gown worn by Princess Alexandra, and the framed embroidery on the Queen’s gown is exquisite.
I love the video of Prince George watching football! He is a delight!
– The Felicity Northeast charcoal textured straw percher would look lovely on Autumn Phillips.
– I can see Princess Akiko or Princess Yoko in the grey felt cloche by Nokku Boushi. The color is lovely.
– Fabulous design and color on the emerald and black jinsin stripes split disc hat by Catherine Allen. My first thought was that this style was something that Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent would wear, so I could see Zenouska Mowatt in it.
– The Cassie MacGregor felt men’s hat would look great on Mike Tindall.
– Love the black sequin covered perchers with firey draped trim by Wies Mauduit. I would love to see Princess Catharina-Amalia in the orange and pink one (second photo, middle hat).
– Please let the Duchess of Cornwall find this outstanding wide brimmed statement pyramid hat with aqua ombre feathers by Cynthia Jones-Bryson! It is so light and airy!
– Beautiful group of hats by Atelier Millinery. I think Lady Margarita or Lady Louise would look great in any of these.
– I think Princess Isabella of Denmark would look lovely in the tweed percher with moth trim by Mind Your Bonce.
Very interesting content and good reading as always, HQ.
I was very happy to see HM in her silver-grey hat again, and also Princess Tsuguko in that wonderfully creative black-and-cream hat.
I must admit that seeing the extraordinary new millinery designs you select every week is getting me excited for my country’s foremost racing event, the 4-day Melbourne Cup Carnival — which is on in 4 weeks’ time. 4 whole days of new millinery, including the national final of the Fashions in The Field competition! Pure bliss. No royals, alas. Although, we have had a smattering of royal visitors over the decades – (I believe Duchesses Camilla and Sarah, and Elizabeth Duchess of York have attended) — would that subject be worth a post, HQ? Here is Diana at the Melbourne Cup in 1985 (probably on Derby Day, when the dress code is black-and-white).
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