With arrival of April coinciding with the anticipation of the Easter holidays this year, it’s a welcome break for many.
Having taken a holiday here in the United Kingdom in Springtime myself over the last few years, I know that any forward planning weather wise is a bit like entering a raffle, there is a lot of luck involved. Waiting until nearer the time with those wonderful weather Apps on hand is perhaps the best option.
I’m ready to embrace any April showers, along with the sunshine, a great combo giving our plant life chance to thrive. A time to grow and flourish, an attractive energy encouraging a forward way of thinking.
My main source of inspiration for designing comes from nature, evoking emotion on those special countryside walks, such a powerful tool.
Customer’s requests for headwear for 2026 have included sculptural shapes in fascinator form, whether it be for wedding or another major event. Standout colours remain big and bold, whilst shades that can be worn all year round have also found their place.
With sustainability now an interesting topic, it was lovely to have a return customer tell me of their bespoke hat story, particularly as I was the designer of the headpiece in the tale. The headpiece had been taken out of the box for special occasions over the years, being made up in three colours, it had also been worn with different outfits. In addition, the client’s daughter had worn it for several outings. Still sitting pretty in the box, it was still good to go!
Hats for Easter are a fun activity, floral festive headwear, with eggs, chicks and bunnies for children’s parades and competitions. The nostalgia of the Easter bonnet remains, making its way from fashionable new fashion statements of the past to the creative upcycling of today.
For anyone wanting to read my last year’s blog on a hat well boxed please follow the link