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Now is the start of our new lives. Each step will offer an exciting adventure. Our efforts will take us forward. First time experiences for our young people. Businesses have changed. 2021 will offer new challenges with goals that we did not even realise we were moving towards.
There are opportunities to read detailed insight into millinery secrets that have taken decades to achieve. Nothing goes unnoticed with an eye for detail. Hats, outfits and trims can all be added too. Make time for yourself and celebrate each day.
There is an opportunity to take a ‘New Year’s Resolution’ in a new direction. All parts of our lives may benefit from a change. Let’s look at the possibilities. Take time out to consider your next move. From young children to older generations, this may offer more than you realise. The fashion industry has changed. Everyone is more conscious of ‘fast fashion’ and the need to repurpose and recycle clothes for the future. Each issue this year will aim to focus on sustainability for hats. This month, a knitted garment will be transformed into a hat. A careful set of instructions with a clear video will guide you forward.
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W H AT ’ S N E X T ? PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT. Page 4 - 6: Rafael Peinador Perez | Page 9 - 11: Lisa Newport Style | Page 14 & 15: Olga Geidane Page 18 - 21: Photos by Clara Breen. Model shot photos by James Champion December issue: Shout out to Hannah Christine Photography for Hats at Home imagery
WITHLOVE, would him into a
aim was to
career that
reach a standard
consumes his passion.
that would give him the
Not only did he adore
skills he needed to create
the work, he was on a
pieces that go ‘off the
mission - and still is - to
scale’ in shape, style,
reach perfection. Not
originality and
Rafael has set the bar
content with one or two
craftsmanship. No stone
high. He wants to learn
courses, he continued his
was left unturned.
new techniques and is
learning across all the
always striving to reach
disciplines of millinery. He
the next level. His
has been taught
adventure into hats came
by the best;
about by chance. Nothing
Sarah Cant, Ian
had prepared him for
Bennett, Sophie
what would happen.
Beale, Vivienne Lake and
A friend asked him to join
numerous
a Millinery Class for three
others, travelled
months. He said, ‘No, he
the globe,
wasn’t interested in hats.’
rubbed
His friend persisted as she
shoulders with
was unwilling to attend
‘milliner royalty’
alone. Who would have
and stepped up
thought that a supportive
his ideas to a
action from a friend
new level. His
A hat is not just a hat as
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and synergy too. Currently making hats for Stephen Jones by day and working on his own creations in his spare time, hats are a major part of his life.
dramatic veiling. His ideas
Inspiration comes from
Earlier this year, he had to
come instantly and have
many different places.
give up his own studio
to be captured on paper
Water is often a striking
and now competes with
and later recorded in one
influence in his creations.
his family for ‘space at
of his journals. Some
Ideas start to move,
home’! He plans to find a
ideas hold and become a
opening up possibilities.
studio nearer to his home.
realisation while others sit
The fluidity in shape and
on the page. His journals
form share marked
When Rafael starts to
are full of new ideas
characteristics.
explain his work, he
waiting to become a
Sometimes a fabric
comes alive. Every detail
reality.
defines a new collection,
is exquisite. He builds his
how it falls and the way it
hats with a story and the
moves gives a clear path
person in mind. This
into each piece. Nature is
black creation was
often a factor in his work.
inspired by the playful nature of his daughter,
Furthermore, he is keen to
some mystery with a clear
fix items around the
shape. Made to
house; he has instilled
perfection, jet beads,
this strategy into his
petite ear silhouettes
children’s lives too. They
centred with a playful
always try to mend toys
bow and caged in
and home items before
replacing them. This
the product but the
philosophy has
unseen story is a rich
transferred to his
tapestry of ideas and
Looking ahead, Rafael
business. He reuses
playful themes that
already has a new
packaging and keeps his
harmonise together.
collection on his drawing
purchases as local as
to reach perfection.
board. No angle is left
possible. Plastic does
Rafa shared that he has
unturned. He really
have a place in his work
never been happier than
focuses on his ideas. This
with its flexible versatility,
he is now. As he nears 50,
new one is a shining light
so he uses it sparingly
his life and work are
of innovation. That’s all I
and always keeps off cuts
validated by his
can give away but The Hat
for future projects.
customers, colleagues
Channel will continue to
and family. His mother
keep you posted as Rafael
When planning a piece
was amazed that Rafael
moves forward!
with a customer he takes
had been invited to a
so many elements into
catwalk by a designer in
In his own words, Rafa
consideration. For
Madrid. She thought he
explained,
example, he created a
had done enough in his
fantasy hat for Rosie
first two years. He had
Tapner the TV presenter.
never expected to find
Her horse has a white
work that gave him this
flash on the forehead. He
feeling. Each new piece is
designed each petal into
a creation that he strives
this shape for her hat. The detail is second to none. Beads, clasps and trims all feature in elegant positions to add texture and drama to hat. He brings the essence of his customer into his hat design in a natural and powerful way. The hat is
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HATS AT HOME
THAT OLD
JUMPER As fashion becomes more
is soft to the touch; a hat
carefully. Using double
sustainable, we can all
is close to the head - if it‘s
thread, join the raw edges
consider repurposing a
too old it will disintegrate,
with over stitches that are
knitted sweater, cardigan
it won’t work.
close together. These
or top. You may wonder how ... Well, I would like to share a way to take a sweater and turn it into a hat and so much more!
stitches have to hold the YOU WILL NEED:
knit formation. If you
Old sweater, 2 sheets
space them, go back over
newspaper, sharp scissors
the seam. This is the most
& paper scissors,
important action. (If this is
pencil/felt pen, Wool yarn
not done properly, the hat
and Wool needle
will fall apart!)
There are challenges and
Lay the sweater on a flat
The fun part is to develop
you have to be brave. A
surface. Look at the chest
the detail. The top can be
‘loved’ sweater is hard to
section and back first. You
gathered. There can be
part with. There may be a
need a finished line for
tucks sewn in, add
mark, something has
the edge of your hat.
buttons, sew appliqué
broken, or you may just
Measure your head and
sections or bobbles to
not like it anymore.
add 5 centimetres. Start
match or contrast. The
by drawing a simple
options are endless.
This could be something
beanie shape on the
from another member of
newspaper. Add a
More details are available
the family. Children grow
boarder of 5cm. Use this
on The Hat Channel TV.
out of clothes so fast. Any
to guide your position for
The sequence is mapped
knitted garment can work.
cutting. Place on the edge
out with accessories to
The main criteria is that it
to give a detail and cut
match too.
A LADY WITH A
A lady with a passion, Lisa Newport,
believes that
our clothes offer more than just a covering.
Clothes provide endless
opportunities to support how you feel. An outfit may build our confidence. Our ‘go to’ garments give us strength and
PASSION own personal character.
determination towards our goals.
She needed to fire up her world of colour with
From a world of make-up
energy and drama. Her
artists and designers, she
noteworthy styling
forged her career from a
business was born. Aware
background of Textiles
that celebrities use
and Fashion. Experience
professional styling
Lisa would tell us not to
in major brands to the
services, she felt sure that
underestimate our
British Colour Council her
she could help women in
choices. Her work
work took her towards
their everyday lives.
includes helping clients in
experiences that did not
Surrounded by textures,
so many ways. She uses
spark her interest. Caught
hues and tones offered
her four step style system
in a maelstrom of
her creative powers a
‘Drab to Fab!’ to help her
personal emotional
chance to move forward.
clients build up their
difficulties, she wanted to
confidence through a
execute some major
style that reflects their
changes.
A N O U T F I T M AY BUILD OUR CONFIDENCE.
... SHE COULD HELP WOMEN IN THEIR E V E R Y DAY L I V E S .
Her clients are
Lisa uses confidence and
groups to articulate their
transformed with advice
comfort as major factors
own feelings and identity.
on more than just the
when choosing clothes,
Empowered people make
outside. Starting from
and of course, no outfit is
strong choices.
within and offering
complete without a hat!
support to show their
The same rules apply
inner self was a top
according to our fashion
priority. No two people
guru. A wearer must feel
respond in the same way.
that to hat ‘works’. There is
Her work includes an
She has tailored her
no point in wearing the
alumni group that touch
programme to build up
wrong hat! Lisa explains
base from time to time. It
her client’s identity from
that some people like the
is an in-depth process
within to reflect on the
idea of a hat but feel self
that takes thinking and
outside and to define
conscious. Others wear a
development to a new
their sense of purpose.
hat to make a statement.
level. It is not a light
The clothes are the final
There is a whole spectrum
touch.
part of the process.
of levels that support hat wearing.
This goal sets her apart. She examines lifestyle,
The development of her
the person, their
strategy has led to
personality and character
courses that run for a
to help impact on the
number of
goal. Using online
months. This is
meetings and sessions to
a journey
build a profile gives her a
that cannot
clear understanding to
be rushed.
create a ‘recipe’ that offers her clients a
Participants work
defining wardrobe of ‘go
in
to’ clothes that accentuates their inner being.
THERE IS NO POINT IN WEARING THE W R O N G H AT !
Gradually clients
support this is an
understand themselves
important part of her
to build on their
work. She encourages
knowledge and
people to ‘shop their
understanding.
wardrobe’ first. After that she takes them to Charity Shops. Lisa
S H E E N C O U R AG E S P E O P L E TO ‘ S H O P THEIR WARDROBE’ F I R S T.
uses new clothes as the last option. She likes
Sustainability features
clients to
high in her work. Helping
experiment
clients make
and try new ideas. A new
choices
colour can be introduced
that
in a small element. There is no need to leap into a new wardrobe. Lisa supports charity work with a keen focus on cancer charities. Her mum sadly suffered a brain tumour that cut her life short.
Lisa Newport's
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Hosting coffee mornings for
Make it relevant to your lifestyle!
Macmillan and donating from her glamorous
“ L I F E I S TO O S H O R T, YO U W A N T TO F E E L I T.” - L I S A N E W P O R T ’ S W O R D S TO L I V E B Y
‘Swish’ events gives her purpose in this field.
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THE
LANGUAGE O F H AT S ‘A B R I C K I N YO U R H AT ’ - someone is drunk
‘A L L H AT A N D N O C AT T L E ’ - sounds exciting but it does not come to much
‘ H A N G O N E ' S H AT (SOMEWHERE)’ - to live or take up residence somewhere
‘ T H R O W O N E ' S H AT I N TO T H E R I N G ’ - to announce that one is opting into something that will be a selection process
"Don't mind him, he just has a brick in his hat." "Seriously? How is he drunk already!?"
" I n m y v i e w, t h e S e n a t o r s a r e a l l m o u t h a n d n o a c t i o n o r, a s w e s a y i n m y p a r t o f t h e c o u n t r y, a l l h a t and no cattle."
“George loves Dallas. He's decided to buy a house and hang his hat up there. Bill moves from place to place and never hangs his hat up a n y w h e r e .”
" H e h a s re s i s t e d t h e t e m p t a t i o n t o throw his hat in the ring and do b o t h j o b s s i m u l t a n e o u s l y. "
ROCK T H AT H AT
aspects of her life. She has a passion to help people to feel
where she
comfortable - her training
grew up - her
has got her to ‘dig
Russian parents
deeper’ into behaviours
instilled strong values
to reach the core. So
and encouraged her
much around us
Olga Geidane can rock a ounce of energy to reach
she uses discipline in all
of Latvia
up to live life to the full. hat. She finds every
counselling to training;
influences us. Her research took her to
H AT S W E R E E S S E N T I A L I N T H E B L I S T E R I N G LY C O L D W E AT H E R . . .
her goals. She uses her
greater meaningful depths to include more than just our business
image to create a look
Opportunities to wear all
lives. She became aware
that lands with her
types of hats from furs to
that it embraced our
prospective clients. Her
felt to straw added to her
whole lives. There is a
confidence is tangible.
dressing up experiences.
connection beyond the
She wears her hats with flair and passion.
here and now, intertwined Now a mind coach and
are business and personal
international speaker, she
perspectives. Her insight
Hats were essential in the
considers her image in a
develops the whole
blisteringly cold weather
professional context. Her
person, giving
daily regime
relationships and work
offers a
decisions an equal
range of
weighting. Her work
activities that
spans emotional
prepare her
situations, behavioural
for a full day
action and mindset
of projects
expectation. A virtual hat
from
just isn’t enough.
coaching to
When you put on a hat
With a background in
you change. You are a
modelling and acting she
different person, it
learned a lot about
changes your personality.
herself.
A V I R T UA L H AT J U S T ISN’T ENOUGH.
Regarding hats, she recommends that readers have colour
Even a zoom call can be
analysis done to help
an occasion to wear a hat.
them frame their look.
Troubled by ‘Hat hair’ when she removes a hat, Olga still takes time to
H AT S H AV E S TO R I E S TO O.
choose the right hat. This makes her stand out in a
The hat has to be the
crowd or ‘disappear’ if
right colour for the
she doesn’t want to talk to
skin tone. After that, the
anyone. She recalls a pink
shape and size is open to
squashed, I suggested
fluffy fedora that was
preferences. A large brim
she give it a good shake.
admired by everyone and
can work, if you feel good
made her stand out as a
in it. The way you look
Whenever you choose a
‘stylish mum’! Hats have
correlates with how you
item to wear, do this
feel.
carefully. Colours you
stories too.
wear indicate your A loud hat may be too
personality. The first
much. If you want to play
seven seconds represent
with the hat, it can
the time it takes to give a
compliment your outfits.
‘first impression’ and
She advises that you buy
often a lasting image of
plenty of hats; I like to
you.
match my hat and gloves. Learn how to look after
T H E M O R E YO U L E A R N T H E M O R E YO U E A R N .
your hats. When her Russian hat got
C H A N G E YO U M I N D S E T AT N E W L I F E K I C K S TA R T. C O M
T H E H I STO R Y O F. . . PEAKY BLINDERS CAP
gang wore sharp suits,
impeccable coats with
underworld group were
amazing caps. This look
driven by poverty to
was favoured by
pickpocket and steal. A
members of the ‘Peaky
A lethal weapon that
lack of work made young
Blinder’ gang. The caps
came out of nowhere.
men idle; crime became a
continued to be used to
Hidden in the brims of
way of life. This gang built
create havoc in their
their Peaky Blinder Caps
up their reputation to
fights.
were blades, sewn into
become notorious
the rigid peak edge! With
criminals that dominated
one strike of the cap the
the area.
aggressor could take out their unsuspecting victim.
The antics of the gang were captured in a fiction base historic
A LETHAL WEAPON T H AT C A M E O U T OF NOWHERE.
tale. With some truths from the past, the ‘Peaky Blinders’ was
A notorious gang in
written into a screen
Birmingham, went by the
play. Adapted for a
name ’Peaky Blinders’,
television series with
from local slang at the
gang activity, violence
time, a ‘Blinder’ was
and a mounting
someone who looks
wealth all added to
particularly smart. This
their credibility. The
THE CAPS CONTINUED TO B E U S E D TO C R E AT E H AV O C I N THEIR FIGHTS.
The Peaky Blinder cap
Blinder cap became
was modelled on the
more popular it was
Baker Boy cap. Made with
known as ‘Golf Cap’ for
quality wool, this cap is an
a short time, later it
eight section crown
became ubiquitous with
linked to a band with a
driving a new sports
rigid peak. This design
cars. Taken on as an
continues to be popular.
iconic style for the
Made with natural fibres
Cheltenham Races, in
of wool and incorporating
the early 20th Century
linens and silk even more
the Peaky Blinders cap
exotic caps are made. But
gave the wearer a
contrary to thier history,
‘sharp’ image.
there are no blades in the peak now! THE PEAKY BLINDER CAP WAS MODELLED O N T H E B A K E R B OY C A P.
This eight section crown was a descendant of the flat cap worn in Victorian times. As the Peaky
quality tweed and wool fabrics. Other materials
Today, the Peaky Blinder
are also used to add
cap is a popular choice
drama to a well known
for men and women. The
and loved cap.
cap gives the wearer height on the crown, a versatile peak and an opportunity to move the
Tips for
choosing your F L AT C A P
cap around the head. It continues to be made of
GET THE FIT RIGHT
If your hat is too big or small it will look all wrong. You want it to fit like a baseball cap – gently snug around the sweatband without being too tight. You may need to refer to a hatmaker to determine your size.
S T I C K TO T H E C L A S S I C S The wool, tweed and cotton hats have stood the test of time. Try avoiding the non-traditional materials, such as leather or denim.
BUY THE BEST
There are times when there is no substitute for good quality, and this is one of those times. Look for 100% natural fabric for the best insulation and breathability.
TURN
HEADS
Judy Bentinck took time
catwalk cutting edge
out from her busy
style and celebrity
schedule to share her
recognition, her
Her customers come from
personal and
achievements span a
near and far in her global
professional hat world
twenty year millinery
market place. Every
with us. Her customers
experience and make her
commission is tailored to
enjoy the memorable
the ‘go to milliner’ for
an individual. Some
image that her hats
2021.
people have a clear idea
create. With silhouettes that add drama to an event,
HER DESIGNS ARE I N N O VAT I V E .
of what they want. Judy She creates hats that standout in a
works tirelessly to help them reach the best ‘look’
crowd. Her
to match their style that
designs are
offers a statement on their
innovative. Her use of
character too. She explains that her
materials is a dream
customers must feel
formation. Having studied
comfortable in their hat.
textiles and printing at
This entails an image and
university, her knowledge
detail to make the hat or
gives her the edge to
headpiece unique.
push a shape to its limit and create a new exciting
Over the years Judy,
form. This reflects her
nestled in a Cockpit Arts
skills as a milliner.
Studio in Holborn, has
customers loving their hats. She lets them try on the hat ‘they think’ will work best printed textile
first, after that she places the style that is
invited students to
designer training took her
harmonised with their
participate in millinery
into theatre costume
proportions; head size,
training. Her strategy
making and designing.
shape, height and
allows each student to
She later deviated from
features that all add to a
follow an individual path
her Art and Design
final look. Her philosophy
while learning the skills.
teacher training to learn
is, ‘Wear something that
She has a relaxed nature
millinery skills with Rose
makes you feel
that veils her exacting
Cory, the late Queen
comfortable, then forget
standards that she
Mother’s milliner. It was
what is on your head.’ Her
expects of herself and her
eye opening as she knew
customers usually choose
students. High demands
that this was what she
her selection as it reflects
offer a clear pathway to
wanted. The opportunity
an elegant style.
improving techniques
to design and make hats
with stunning results.
was propelled forward.
. . . E X AC T I N G S TA N DA R D S T H AT S H E EXPECTS OF HERSELF AND HER STUDENTS.
Even as a child, Judy loved wearing hats. Her
She knows which hat will work best for an individual when they meet. Her instinct has always resulted in all her
“WEAR SOMETHING T H AT M A K E S YO U F E E L C O M F O R TA B L E , T H E N F O R G E T W H AT I S O N YO U R H E A D.” - J U DY B E N T I N C K ’ S TO P A D V I C E F OT H AT W E A R I N G
As we look closer at
The silhouette of her work
adorned with feathers for
Judy’s work, she explains
uncovers a treasure trove
a head that wants to
that the ‘Halo look’ will
of experience. Judy was
embrace an elegant look.
continue. A new design
offered some vintage hat
A clearly sustainable
with Kintab - sinamay with
blocks to add to her
approach to hat making,
a lurex weave. Coaxed
extensive collection that
Judy chooses natural
into shape with blocking
make up into elegant
fibres. Nothing goes to
net and a sharp
winter hats at this time of
waste. Using collection
Petersham edge this hat
year. Not only is the
bins of material to reuse
has a fabulous shaped
shape a little different, as
and repurpose.
brim in a halo formation.
it hugs the head, the
Furthermore, the accent
whole hat gives a little
Her style caught the
leaf shaped velvet and
height to the crown and
attention of HRH Princess
dupion silk trim offer
offers the wearer an
Beatrice. She was
stunning results. The back
image from the past, a
commissioned to make a
of the hat has a signature
moment at this time and a
halo but wanted it to be
angle to balance the
future to wear for
so much more. A Tudor
whole look and add
upcoming events. A truly
inspired shape was
drama.
sustainable choice
designed by Judy to result in a complex wire shape built up with sinamay and covered in silk giving a clear silhouette that her Royal Highness wore to ‘The Trooping of the Colours’. This showed the world the exquisite work of Judy Bentinck. Hello Magazine increased her international coverage with links to her website too.
A TUDOR INSPIRED S H A P E W A S B U I LT U P. . .
combination of parts, the way the hair falls around the head, the
After sharing some
angle of the hat and
cocktail pieces,
the outfit all
fascinators and
compliment the style
headbands that flow
to give a memorable
around the head, she has
look.
promoted memorable images on Zoom.
Judy revealed a glimpse
Headbands are elegant
of her tremendous new
member of ‘The British
and versatile.
collection. A sea creatures
Hat Guild’ and a member
theme was inspired by a
of the ‘Worshipful
Her work with students
documentary, ‘My
Company of Feltmakers’
led her to write a book
Octopus Teacher’ and the
she represents some
and put together a kit for
need for the Horseshoe
highly skilled
individuals to make their
Crab in the testing of the
organisations. Together,
own fascinators. Her kits
COVID19 vaccine. Using
they support new
are real, thought out and
fluid fabrics, shapes and
milliners in a variety of
offer a step by step guide
movement all contributed
ways and continue to
to creative your own
to the pieces in this
promote and support
‘masterpiece’. As Judy
collection. From recycled
British hat makers.
explained, a hat can be a
materials, marine elements and fluid
Her studio is moving and
sculptures hats will
the new collection is
emerge into the
developing with an
‘Atlantis
abundance of sketches. A
Collection’.
new space, the same light
. . . F LU I D SCULPTURES H AT S W I L L EMERGE...
As a founder
and familiar surrounds, so the creative adventure continues. S H O P T H E S E LO O K S AT J U DY B E N T I N C K . C O M
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When did the ‘Perch Hat’ become popular?
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The ‘Percher Hat’ appeared in the 1950s as a remodelling of the cocktail hat. Just as the name describes it perches on the head, so the action became the name of the hat. Fixed by some millinery wizardry to the head! The shape is more angular than previous designs. C O U L D T H E R E B E A N A N G L E R S ’ TA L E . . . ? ...that will have to be left to your imagination!
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Sports cars and hats come together in stylish combinations with David Jones and ‘The Helluvit Sports Car Club’. Shining chrome and wool tweed hats have a unique look. A talented Mexican milliner, Gynna Ariza has an amazing story to tell. Her hats have travelled far and wide in most unexpected ways. Her designs capture her customers with style and originality. Lara Lauder gives us a style make over for the New Year. There is so much to consider and wonderful opportunities to explore. Music and hats give a toe tapping opportunity to chat to Jason Kouchak.
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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