Back on January 20, Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia announced the engagement of her son, Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia to Rebecca Virginia Bettarini. The couple’s official betrothal ceremony took place this week, the future bride in a deep claret beaded bandeau.
The Duchess of Cambridge shared an important message this morning in a cozy knit hat
Princess Charlene shared another photo of Princess Gabriella taken at the St. Devote celebration in that charming pink and white bucket hat.
The following new millinery designs caught my eye this week:
Fantastic ribbon work on Dutch milliner Wies Mauduit’s ivory button “Snowflake” hat
Navy felt round cap with deep purple mini visor by American milliner Sally Casewell
Cognac felt beret percher covered in monochrome felt flowers by Czech milliner Jolana Kotabova
Grey felt trilby with pink brim and wonderful woven hatband by French brand BoVivacity Hats
Mustard felt bandeau with halo twists by Polish brand Oktopus
Ivory silk floral headpiece by Australian milliner Felicity Northeast
Pink felt beret with side bow (inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) by American milliner Cassie MacGregor
Navy felt round cap with deep purple mini visor by American milliner Sally Casewell
Cognac felt beret percher covered in monochrome felt flowers by Czech milliner Jolana Kotabova
Grey felt trilby with pink brim and wonderful woven hatband by French brand BoVivacity Hats
Mustard felt bandeau with halo twists by Polish brand Oktopus
Ivory silk floral headpiece by Australian milliner Felicity Northeast
Pink felt beret with side bow (inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) by American milliner Cassie MacGregor
Colourful felt scraps repurposed as trim on this black cloche by American milliner Jennifer Hoertz
Adore the unique shape on this ivory parasisal straw beret with rolled twists by Australian milliner Jill Humphries
Adore the unique shape on this ivory parasisal straw beret with rolled twists by Australian milliner Jill Humphries
How fun is this black steampunk bowler with goggles by British milliner Marie-anne Talbott
Pistachio green teardrop percher with straw lilies and peacock feathers by British milliner Kerry Kernan
Periwinkle felt fedora with pewter snakeskin leather hatband by French milliner Geneviève Parois
Ruby pink silk bandeau with statement silk flowers by British milliner Laura Cathcart
Beautiful texture on this bronze and blue woven straw casual brimmed hat by Australian milliner Catherine Kelly
Navy felt trilby with patterned top stitching by Japanese brand Maxim
Simple but so, so pretty white feather headpiece by German milliner Antje Lücke
Pink button percher with teal pleated fan trim by British milliner Camilla Rose
Embroidered, pleated, plaid bucket hat by Spanish brand Diaz de Durana
Black lace covered bergere hat by British milliner Justine Bradley-Hill
Pistachio green teardrop percher with straw lilies and peacock feathers by British milliner Kerry Kernan
Periwinkle felt fedora with pewter snakeskin leather hatband by French milliner Geneviève Parois
Ruby pink silk bandeau with statement silk flowers by British milliner Laura Cathcart
Beautiful texture on this bronze and blue woven straw casual brimmed hat by Australian milliner Catherine Kelly
Navy felt trilby with patterned top stitching by Japanese brand Maxim
Simple but so, so pretty white feather headpiece by German milliner Antje Lücke
Pink button percher with teal pleated fan trim by British milliner Camilla Rose
Embroidered, pleated, plaid bucket hat by Spanish brand Diaz de Durana
Black lace covered bergere hat by British milliner Justine Bradley-Hill
Little Maria-Alexandra of Romania was baptized last weekend
Queen Rania shared these sweet snaps of the king and Prince Hashem who celebrate their birthdays today
Images from social media as indicated
I know what you mean, Matthew. I was thinking how the US inauguration needed hats!
Beautiful ribbon workin your snowflake hat, Wies!
I love Sally Casewell’s practical assessment of her hat: “It’s still cold outside! This cap sits low, keeps you warm, and won’t blow off in the wind.” It’s made for Princess Anne — sensible, but with a stylish nod to her ‘60s look and equestrian headgear.
The Kerry Kernan percher should look overloaded with all those elements, but they somehow come together beautifully. The ivory Jill Humphries percher is so pretty, and the Justine Bradley-Hill bergere is the kind of dramatic piece that Haya wore so well.
I love that Wies always adds interest and texture to her designs. Nothing is stagnant with her, and she continues to push her creative ideas. Aren’t we lucky to be able to view her works of art!
I agree mittenmary that the Sally Casewell is perfect for Princess Anne.
The Jill Humphries reminds me of a beige hat the Duchess of Cambridge wore early on in her marriage. This would look so wonderful on her as well.
The Justine Bradley Hill is very reminiscent of Princess Haya. This would also look great on Princess Beatrice.
That’s too kind Shanon! I took an online course of ribbon pleating with Australian milliner Louise Macdonald early december just to keep my spirits up. The good thing of millinery is that there are endless techniques and materials to discover. You can go on learning for ever.
Thank you Mittenmary. Each ribbon leads to a different design. It is a fun technique to explore and mathematically very satisfying!
Not quite royal news but too fun not to share- Gillian Anderson’s snap from The Crown set.
Well, it’s Royal-adjacent, anyway! Definitely too fun not to share!
This entry reminds me of how “hat-spoiled” I have become since reading this blog. The other day, I was watching a news program with a bare-headed female reporter broadcasting from a clearly very cold outdoor location, and instead of paying attention to her somewhat boring report, I found myself contemplating which recent royal hat might look best with her coat!
Did you the video of the cast dancing to Lizzo? All while wearing hats!
https://ew.com/tv/the-crown-cast-dance-lizzo/
And in somber black! Too funny — thanks for posting, Shanon!