UNDER THE
BEARSKIN Learn all about this iconic hat, that is completly synonymous with London.
Meet Nanphanita. A wife, a creative entrepreneur, jewellery designer, writer, positive pursuer, style lover and hat addict.
REBECCA SHARE
“ H AT S C H A N G E D MY LIFE!”
Meet exceptional Australian hat milliner as she gives us an insight into life in her atelier!
Anita Jacob
Hats at home:
C R E AT E YO U R O W N B O B B L E H AT We have got a really simple, and fun ‘hats at home’ feature this month! We would love to see your creations.
WE REMEMBER T H E M TO O Enjoy a beautiful poem by Colin Ward.
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November offers a time of reflection as we remember. This year has changed everything; our work, social lives, hobbies, past-times and sports have had adjustments. We have been able to re-evaluate what is important, how we live our lives and the way forward. Wartime punctuates history all over the world. The United Kingdom takes time to remember our fallen comrades on Remembrance Day at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.
autumnal walks is a must. Donning a hat is often essential too, what with rain clouds lurking!
With sustainability on the tip of our tongues, ‘Hats at Home’ works hard to add a little drama into your own personal hat collection. With a ‘splash’ question from a reader too, this is an action packed issue!
Military hat designs hold a rich history and have influenced hat designs for centuries; from the tricorn hats to the simple beret, there are many stories woven through history. I have hand-picked a selection of hats used in ceremonial parades, so check in and find out what happens behind the scenes. From function to fabulous, our hat adventure takes a wonderful trip to Australia. In this no-expense-spared voyage, the Hat Channel was able to capture some time with an award-winning milliner, and we can share a few secrets as well! Now it’s beginning to get a bit chilly, we took a trip north to look at how fashion trends are moving forward. With the cold weather setting in jackets are getting warmer, and wrapping up for T H E H ATC H A N N E L . C O M
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H I S TO R Y O F. .
THE BEARSKIN CAP
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H AT S AT H O M E . . .
DOBBLE WITH A BOBBLE
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H AT S O F F TO. . REBECCA SHARE
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PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT. Page 4 - 7: Jeffrey Jacob | Page 12 - 16: Photos from Rebecca Share Page 18 - 23: Thank you to Major General Peter Williams for providing some photos Page 24 - 26: Photos from Always Wear Red
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UNDER THE BEARSKIN
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THE MAN WHO S TO P P E D W A I T I N G
28 29 W H AT ’ S N E X T ?
MAKE A SPLASH
You may think ‘it’s just a hat’ but, for Anita in a new country as she followed the ‘love of her life’, it was a little different.
H AT S CHANGED MY LIFE! moved into the workforce to promote jewellery - all types of adornment from heavy Her passion had
earrings to bracelets,
always been
necklaces to broaches.
accessories as she
Her style and flair got her noticed and companies asked her to help them with their own products. Her inspiration came from the four seasons. These changes in weather exponentially expanded Anita’s wardrobe and sense of
places. Conversations
out first and uses this to
begin with, ‘Where did
guide her towards an
you get that hat?’ and move on to how to build
“ W H E R E D I D YO U G E T T H AT H AT ? ”
up confidence with styling.
outfit. Finally, jewellery and accessories are added to give a certain look with every detail considered. Her final
fashion. For the first
pieces
time in her life she
are
needed to buy jackets,
a
sweaters, boots and this is when she discovered hats. S H E P U T A W AY T H E JEWELLERY AND R E A C H F O R A H AT
When asked Using her skill set she
how she chose
brought clothes,
an outfit for
accessories and hats
herself, Anita
together. People asked
explained that she
her where to buy hats,
considers her
which hats would best suit
mood first. Her
them and, from this, her
next idea is to pick
new business took shape.
colours that will
Now, as a hat promoter
compliment her
and hat influencer her
style. She brings
work takes her to new
her hat choice
balance of tones and
factories to
textured layers, all adding
support
to her final image.
designs and colours that
She works with small
best suit her
millinery businesses
client’s
making bespoke
needs. Anita
headwear and hat brand
can guide
factories. Her new work
you towards
and business flows
the best
through the United States
version of
and Canada. Even her
you with a
native Thailand has
hat that works in
sought her expertise for
every way.
help in promoting new designs. From her current New
H AT S A R E A V E H I C L E TO W A R D S S O M E T H I N G I N TA N G I B L E W H I L S T OFFERING SO MUCH MORE.
Jersey location, she can take hats to a new level. Her aim is to support more individuals and help them build up their confidence. For Anita, hats are a vehicle towards something intangible whilst offering so much more. The inspiration behind every hat links to the designer. Anita’s milliners make hats for her whilst she liaised with the
F O L LO W A N I TA
@ N A N P H A N I TA J A C O B
“ H AT S CHANGED MY LIFE!”
Anita Jacob
THE BEARSKIN CAP
H I S TO R Y O F. . .
distinctive shape. The
high crown reaches 43cm
above the forehead This iconic shape, called a
giving the wearer
Bearskin Cap, is
additional height.
synonymous with
Weighing in at 0.7Kg, the
London. A total of five
bearskin offers a
Regiments look after
lightweight head
Buckingham Palace and,
covering, giving the
whilst all their hats look
wearer a waterproof cap
the same, there are small
with the added benefit of
details that you can spot
natural airflow around the
to identify the Grenadier,
head. Only extreme heat
Coldstream, Scots, Irish
causes problems but the
and Welsh Guard.
sweatband holds back excess moisture at these
A term of duty lasts six
times.
months and everyone uses his or her own
These old relics date back
bearskin cap from the
to The Battle of Waterloo.
cold storage facility. The
First collected as trophies
first bearskin caps were
by the British Forces after
made with Canadian
a gruelling but victorious
Black Bear skins, shaped
battle against the French
on a light but sturdy
Forces, the Prussian and
wicker frame; the
British armies defeated
bearskin forms a
Napoleon on the
battlefields. With major
towel and brushed
Work on finding a
casualties on all sides, it
carefully - the shape and
replacement for the
was remarkable that a
form are very individual.
bearskin has progressed
victory was claimed at all.
There is no look more
over time however, to
striking than that of a full
date, no substitute has
The bearskin cap was
bearskin cap – after all this
been found that will
later introduced as part of
is the only hat in military
adapt to the seasonal
the Grenadier Guard
history that has been
weather in the United
uniform in 1815. Using
taken from an enemy
Kingdom. Work continues
culled bearskins, these
force and reassigned as
now to trial new materials
hats grew in stature,
part of their uniforms.
that would offer a more
honouring the bravery of the men in battle; the bearskin cap is a privilege to wear. When assigned to the Palace, each member of the five regiments wears a bearskin cap for ceremonial events. Getting a bearskin cap ready for a ceremony is a rigorous task. With each cap made for a particular head size, first the bearskin needs to be submerged in water this is to fluff out the fur around the hat. Then, each cap is formed with a wet
sustainable option.
obble obble
WITH A Why not add a ‘pop’ of
colour to a hat? Plain hats, woolly hats,
simple
bobble hats and even the edge of a
pom-pom. This
scarf, the options are endless! Colours
can use up old
can match, tone or contrast; it’s your
scraps of wool to
choice.
achieve a multicoloured bobble. The
From a small idea can come great
larger the double cardboard ring, the
creations. The world is your oyster with
bigger the final result. One single colour
so many possibilities. First choose your
offers a strong ‘pop’ of colour and more
hat. Decide what you want to change;
bobbles can add even more drama. For
will it be the silhouette of your head by
this, any type of wool works - there are
making a giant bobble? Or adding a
no limits.
colour on the current shape? Perhaps you might prefer adding a detail to the
I have mentioned the double cardboard
band or edge of the hat?
ring to make a pop-pom but there is also a pop-pom maker that I came across
All these ideas can be achieved with the
recently. This makes the activity so much
easier – some might say it’s ‘child’s play’!
and a feather on a fedora hat will change
The kit is also wonderful for dexterity
the look, similarly, a bobble on a string
and easy to follow. But, failing that,
alters the shape and can be effective. A
ready-made pom-poms are also
double pop-pom on wool ‘chains’ gives
available to buy either online of through
a cute image and bobbles at attention
any good crafting shop.
around the hatband can be fun. Why not explore pop-pom size too; this can add
The positioning is vital to create the look
depth of vision and perspective.
you would like to achieve. One bobble on the top of a wool hat will give some
Your ideas can be used to explore the
height, whilst a group of bobbles can
best position and optimum place on
add both texture and drama to a whole
your hat. It needs to feel right. Do share
collection of hat styles. Three bobbles
your results @thehatchannel.
HAPPY ‘BOBBLING’!
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HATS
OFF TO:
In Australia, a hat is a vital
gatherings offer
item of clothing. Worn all
clear expectations
year round, hats are
for head coverings. Hats
Her first
essential kit for
are worn by everyone.
hats
protection from the sun’s
Each hat forms a vital part
were
rays. So wearing a hat is
of an outfit - the aim is to
made in
an expectation for
create a silhouette that
haste as
everyone as they step
turns heads.
she
outside. Individuals ‘don’
reached for the look she
a hat to keep themselves
Rebecca Share grew up in
safe.
this hat environment. Her love of hats was clear
was trying to achieve.
HEADS TURNED AND [REBECCA] BEGAN TO W I N P R I Z E S .
On this continent, the
from a young age. When
glamour of Spring and
she turned 16, she started
Autumn Carnival offer
to put her ideas into real
opportunities for
creations. Her work was
As a fashion design
designers to really push
noticed, heads turned
student she had to
the boundaries of their
and she began to win
improvise; visiting a
imaginations. Roll this out,
prizes which moved her
second hand shop and
racing and formal
career forward.
covering an old hat with a
fine wool fabric was her
take her business further.
mentor was happy to help
first attempt at reaching
Her Uncle suggested she
her. She was invited to
her goal. Her ideas were
asked for help from Lillian
special events and
clear, but her reflections
Frank, a Melbourne
supported at every level.
of those first attempts
socialite she had met at
make her wince!
the Melbourne Cup. This was a difficult step for a
H E R C U S TO M E R B A S E S N O W B A L L E D.
More training brought her
shy young lady like
headwear to a new level
Rebecca at a mere 21
Arriving at the grand
with hat creations that she
years of age, full of
gates for parties in her
was proud to sell. She was
self-doubt. After an
tiny little car was
successful but needed to
awkward introduction, her
daunting. She had to
breathe and take little
continued to reach the
make exclusive shapes for
steps towards the ‘big
highest level, with awards
her. Only as more
picture’ she had for
for her headwear. She
customers wanted to buy
herself and her business.
used her initiative to make
Rebecca’s designs did the
Little by little her strategy
new shapes, using butter
block maker approach
worked.
dishes and crafting clay to
Rebecca to open a special
use as hat blocks.
line of blocks for him to
Her confidence increased
Gradually she knew what
create and sell; these
as her customer-base
shapes she wanted and
blocks are in the ‘Rebecca
snowballed. She would
she began work with ‘Hat
Share Block Collection’
create a new collection for
Blocks Australia’
and are available to
Spring Carnival and
commissioning them to
purchase. Rebecca makes hats for her regular customers and finds this builds up as racing season gets underway to a manic level that is hard to manage. Every piece has to be made for the same high level event. She matches colours and creates hats that move in magnificent ways. Her customers are often repeat buyers as S H E M ATC H E S C O LO U R S A N D C R E AT E S H AT S T H AT M O V E I N M A G N I F I C E N T W AY S
they are after unique headwear that is only offered by Rebecca.
In her latest collection,
name of a popular piece
the Field Millinery Award
she described her
in her 2019 Collection -
in 2018. His energy and
inspiration as ‘moving
she explains the detail: A
enthusiasm add to
with the flow’. It is always
blocked piece covered in
Rebecca’s goals. He was
nearer to a deadline than
a stretchy fabric with
absolutely accurate as she
she would choose, but an
dramatically angled
came home with the
idea gets into her head
Cyperus sprays that flow
prize.
and every part of the
from the band. Detailed
headpiece comes
and exquisite, this offers
together very fast. Each
an elegant silhouette for
part is a three
the wearer.
THEY REMAIN IN THEIR PERSONAL COLLECTION FOR R E P E AT W E A R S .
dimensional puzzle that just fits although this may
Personal creativity has
Sustainability is more
require her to work for
taken her all over the
difficult in millinery
long spells of time.
world; an invitation to the
activities. As a classical
Royal Enclosure at Royal
style she offers customers
Ascot was a memorable
opportunities with their
Looking at ‘Grace’ - the
occasion. A
headwear. Her pieces are
prize for her
worn over and over again.
outstanding
She explained that a bride
work, she
will wear a crafted
was
headpiece for her
honoured to
wedding, take it out for a
take part in
trip to the races and wear
this regal
it to a formal party too.
experience.
They remain in their Personal Collection for
Her eldest
repeat wears. She has
son
reduced her use of
predicted
feathers and loves using
that she
vintage recycled
would win
materials.
the MYER Fashions on
When asked, ‘What makes
This part of
Tips & Tricks’ to engage
her work
her audience. Her work is
has grown
up-skilling milliners all
with
over the world. Time
lockdown
zones are a challenge but
and now
her students will get up at
the global
2am to join her classes
demand for
‘down under’!
her skills is PRECISION IS A KEY F E AT U R E A N D H A S THE ESSENCE WITHIN A H AT.
almost
More and more training is
overwhelming. Rebecca
planned; her focus has
offers online video
changed and is catering
courses and virtual
to the demand. She is
a hat magic?’, her intuitive
classes on zoom.
relishing her work and
style means she just
Participants buy the
planning for the future,
‘knows’. Rebecca can critic
materials and equipment
taking her work to new
a hat quickly, looking at
(from Rebecca if they are
audiences. Rebacca
minimal detail, balance,
in Australia) or source
knows no boundaries.
materials and line and, as
with Rebecca’s support.
a result is asked to judge hat competitions all over
She offers a growing
Australia. Every hat is
library of free ‘Millinery
different. Her expert eye can ‘deconstruct’ a hat to its core; the clarity of shape, fabric angle, and how it flows all add to the final piece. Precision is a key feature and has the essence within a hat. Training had become a natural part of her work as she set up ‘Hat Atelier’.
S E E M O R E AT
REBECCASHARE.COM.AU
Mavi and Jenny at Majesa extend their best wishes to the Hat Channel and wish it many years of readership and success!
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REMEMBER THEM TOO I was there not everywhere, at least I didn’t die, but some of ours they did so, another body....sigh. Northern Ireland our homeland we don’t expect to fall, for inside your own country, you should never have to cry. To comrades who were wounded there, to comrades who were killed, it was no less dangerous than poppy battlefields. And now we must remember the suffering in previous past, South Korea and Aden, examples of those times. Iraq and Afghan did not work out, for some who served out there, as tough as dying on Falkland, or other places near. Those of us who lived in full, without the sacrifice, we live now to tell you all, of those who paid the price. Death and wounds they happen, wherever the campaign, but let’s remember all of them, never left behind.....no way!
by Colin Ward
UNDER THE BEARSKIN The command, ‘Eyes right’ fills the air. All personnel follow as one, to this clear instruction. Emotions run high. Training has been intense for this split second in time. One proud moment as the regiment glimpses the Queen observing them. TRAINING HAS BEEN INTENSE FOR THIS SPLIT SECOND IN TIME.
All Armed Forces in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth swear an allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II. Their role is to protect their country in every way possible. This begins with the military personnel at the palace and continues to the guards outside Buckingham Palace and looking after ‘The Crown Jewels’. Beyond direct
without a hat. Both uniforms and hats are designated for formal and informal occasions whilst rank is clearly visible in the forms of chevrons, braids and badges. It is clear which regiment military personnel represent and their rank with that organisation.
protection all other regiments support
E AC H PA R T O F T H E I R K I T I S M E T I C U LO U S LY C A R E D F O R .
her too. From ceremony to combat there are Every section of the armed forces has a
clothes and hats that combine together.
particular uniform and each regiment
There is a strict protocol for all uniform.
has a special colour. Feather or horsehair
The ‘Number One’ Dress is kept for very
plumes feature on some hats, whilst
special ceremonial events, whilst other
emblems and badges depict certain
numbers are worn as formal attire
regiments and ranks. Within their kit are
depending on the regiment.
a range of hats and garments allocated
Furthermore, each individual is in charge
to particular situations. From the Air
of his or her own kit.
Force (light blue) to the Navy (navy blue) and beyond, the uniform is consistent.
Shoes must be cleaned and buffed to a
Colour plays a key role whilst their
gleaming finish - each part of their kit is
uniforms have both similar and
meticulously cared for; laundry is
contrasting parts.
managed, clothes are painstakingly
H AT S A R E K E Y; N O U N I F O R M I S C O M P L E T E W I T H O U T A H AT.
ironed with carefully prescribed folds and pleats, buttons are polished, whites are whitened, even toothpaste is added
Hats are key; no uniform is complete
to the mix to create a gleaming uniform!
Hats are brushed and polished whilst
military heads. Worn to make them look
bearskins take a leap into the bath for a
taller and more intimidating, the French
major dunking! - Really, I have this
soldiers fighting under the command of
information from a first-hand source. The
Napoleon Bonaparte were defeated by
immersion of these hats brings out the
the British and Prussian forces. These
sheen and splendour while a damp
bearskins were taken as trophies from
towel helps to keep its shape. These hats
the battlefields and later integrated into
were made from culled bear skins sent
the Foot Guard regiments. Only worn
over from Canada. Now each hat is kept
once in combat the bearskin caps were
in cold storage and reissued to the
in one campaign in the Crimean War. No
regiments as they are required. The
longer worn in France these impressive
sweatband helps to control the
Bearskin Caps feature in ceremonial
temperature but needs constant
events.
cleaning. Synthetic bearskins have also been trialled in the past. The intricate
The structure is designed to fit snugly on
wicker frame and natural fibres offer a
the head. The bearskin Cap is an
lightweight comfortable hat that is
impressive sight. Weighing just over half
steeped in history.
a kilo and now wrapped in the dense fur of the American Brown Bear, which is
At the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 the
dyed black, this headgear has been a
bearskin caps were first seen on French
symbol for centuries. Adorned with a plume to distinguish the regiment; the
. . . B E A R S K I N C A P S F E AT U R E IN CEREMONIAL EVENTS.
Grenadier Guards sport a white plume, the Coldstream Guards wear a red plume, the Scots Guards have no plume, the Irish Guards wear blue on the right of their bearskin caps and the Welsh Guards use white and green hackle plumes. Ceremonial events are rehearsed at length - no
stone is left unturned. Regiments have an exacting and rigorous rehearsal schedule too. Each parade is planned with commanders taking the lead. The detail is second to none. At the Queen’s Birthday Parade in 1979 Major General P G Williams took part as a guard (contingent) commander. He recalled everything was ready. On the day of the actual event all personnel were advised to eat a hearty breakfast, go to the loo and undergo some early PT in the expectation that this would avoid officers and soldiers fainting on parade. "SILENCE IN THE RANKS!”
Major General P G Williams recalled: ‘I remember the Queen's Birthday Parade
suddenly nosedived onto the gravel.
of 1979, on which I commanded No. 8 Guard (formed mostly from my
Muttering started in the ranks as the
company, No. 1 Company 2nd Bn
Guardsman regained consciousness and
Coldstream Guards). It was a very hot
started to groan. Quick as a flash, the
day and just as the Queen started to ride
CSM of No. 7 Guard uttered a stentorian
down the ramp from the Mall a
whisper (a speciality of Foot Guards
Guardsman in No. 7 Guard's front rank
warrant officers): "Silence in the ranks!", followed by, "And you too, Guardsman Samson, be silent!" Moments later two stretcher-bearers from the Irish Guards came beetling out from the arch under the Old Admiralty Building to gather up Guardsman Samson. Arriving
over Samson's inert form, one Mick declared: "Stretcher, Paddy!", to which Paddy replied "Oi thought you had it, Mick!" Fortunately, the stretcher was finally deployed and Guardsman Samson was carried off to the medical station under the archway just before the Queen turned left along
gone before. There is history and
the front of the Old Admiralty Building;
meaning in every part. The British Armed
the front rank filled Samson's space and
Forces are steeped in tradition. Bands
none of the inspecting party would have
often play at these events too. One
known that anything was amiss.’
incident involved a delightful Grenadier officer, Major Sir Hervey Bruce Bt, known
The magic of delayed live or just good
as Jamie. The occasion was the
timing. I understand Guardsman Samson
'quasi-state' funeral procession for Earl
completely recovered from his ordeal
Mountbatten of Burma in September
but had little recall of the parade!
1979. Numerous contingents were
A ceremony has impact on the
formed to march in the procession. I
participants and the onlookers. The
(Major General P G Williams) was made
pageant gives us all a sense of what has
the Marshal for the Indian contingent, forty or so officers and servicemen from the Indian High Commission, led by an Air Commodore. Jamie Bruce was the marshal for the Women's Services contingent. On the day of the funeral
the procession was fairly chaotic
There are so many stories, details and
because it included numerous bands
history to share on military hats; their
and because not every contingent had
origin, how they influenced style and the
the same idea of what constituted the
changing forms over time. Watch this
correct pace ... but the BBC edited it well
space .....
and all appeared well to the watching world."
Thank you to Major General P G Williams, Gary Gibbs
“. . . T H E B B C E D I T E D I T W E L L AND ALL APPEARED WELL TO T H E W ATC H I N G W O R L D. "
Curator Emeritus at The Guards
Not everything is exactly as we see it!
Museum,
Military events, uniforms and hats all
Colin Ward
have a part to play. This is true of all
[former army
military forces. They have values and
officer poet &
standards, their uniforms reflect this but
teacher living
are just the out-wrappings for strong
in Moscow]
values and inner beliefs.
@foreverlearn
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THE MAN WHO STOPPED WAITING.
moved on to digital work and played in a band. His creative energy was awakened but not fulfilled. Moving on to build his own clothing brand, Mychael found the most skilled tailors, breathtakingly fine silk and a team of creatives to reach his goals. Not content with one goal he pushed himself further, he also embarked on a
story a day blog to span
Imagine the most stylish, true form of yourself, wrapped in cutting edge style, designed and
H I S L I F E P H I LO S O P H Y I S TO B E T H E B E S T VERSION OF HIMSELF T H AT H E C A N AC H I E V E .
created by the best of the
best creator and to live
best. You’ve got it....look
the best life
no further, ‘Always Wear
possible by
Red’ have an amazing
giving his
strategy. Mychael offers
customers
handmade garments that
new
know no boundaries.
exceptional experiences.
His life philosophy is to be the best version of
From a back
himself that he can
ground of
achieve. The best Dad to
furniture
his young daughter, the
design he
10 years to push his energy toward a concrete goal with his creative powers. The challenge was to write one narrative
every day for seven days a week and keep to his plan. Over a year on, he is on track with 50odd.co.uk featuring daily in his life offering reflections and stories that link in his world. Now Mychael has a new vision. He wants to take his concept to connect who we are with the clothes we wear. His aim it to take his new venture to make the best garments H E W A N T S TO TA K E H I S C O N C E P T TO C O N N E C T WHO WE ARE WITH THE C LOT H E S W E W E A R .
possible. Using the
market. Mychael is using a
highest skilled knitters
very specific plan. He is
and premium wool to
running limited editions
create extraordinary
that create more sought
knitwear, he sets
after garments and only
high standards for
available in specific
himself and his
numbers. Mychael
team.
pointed out that most designers did not know
His iconic collection
when to stop.
is launching this month. Hand-knitted
A classic, simple style that
jumpers and scarves
offers a timeless piece,
by ‘Always Wear
this took a whole year to
Red’ in luxurious
plan and map out the
yarns are just about
shape. He researched the
to emerge on the
yarn and chose 100%
merino wool. The twist
appearing on our
and form needed
horizon.
attention to detail. These gender neutral garments
When asked how hats
can be styled into a smart
could be worn with his
image or a casual look.
new collection,
The quality drives these
Mychael immediately
products.
suggested a pork pie hat that would offer
Every design has a pop of
great adventure with a
red. These styles are
piece of new knitwear, a
memorable and offer
smart casual look.
clients some unique looks
EVERY DESIGN HAS A P O P O F R E D.
spun to give durability
- pieces are bought as a
I had a quiet chat with
and patterns that have
‘one of a kind’. As each
Mychael and discovered
been tried and tested he
run is carefully planned –
that he has a few hats for
is thrilled with the results.
after all, there are not
sale too. Don’t tell anyone
These precious garments
many jumpers out there!
but there are baker boy
are made to last. If a
Cardigans give a playful
caps and flat caps that
customer tires of their
image while exquisitely
were made in Yorkshire
knitted garment, he has
warm scarves add cutting
with dense red silk on the
set up a ‘buy back’
edge accessories for
underside of the brim.
scheme too. This is as
those chilly winter days
Eye catching and a
‘green’ as can be
fantastic buy.
achieved.
Keen to keep all his work
Mychael takes care of his
sustainable, he brought
whole team; by
D O N ’ T T E L L A N YO N E BUT THERE ARE BAKER B OY C A P S A N D F L AT CAPS FOR SALE.
this into the
supporting his knitters
foreground at
and staff he can share his
the planning
vision and they can all
stage of his
move forward together.
new collection. Using natural fibres that are
K E E P U P TO DAT E @ A LW AY S W E A R R E D
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right heads. Our very own celebrity stylist, Miss Mayfair 2020, Manthe Penton Harrap shares some London chic ideas with you. Hats are so integrated into her world that every occasion features a hat. Max A Hatter takes time out to share his hat designer journey. There are no rules - he takes a step forward to follow his dream; what will he do next? Designer extraordinaire, Karen Gold has taken her skills to a new level. Creative in every inch of her being she makes garments that flow and surround the body like no other. Shhh don’t tell everybody, but we have got some special gifts for the every Subscriber of The Hat Channel Magazine! You don’t want to miss out on this one so be sure to subscribe now at thehatchannel.com! . And to top it all of look out for a global Christmas Surprise that you will have to wait for the December Issue.
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What’s the difference between Fedora and a Homburg?
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A fedora is a soft brimmed hat, named after the lead character Princess Fedora. Homburg hats are stiff. The crown and the brim are rigid. Both hats have a centre crease in the crown.
Men and women wear fedora hats now, while very few homburg hats are made in the 21st Century.
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