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Like a scene from Harry Potter, the first school uniforms emerged in a very strange way; back in the 16th Century a new type of school was formed in the old Newgate Prison building. Patrons of royals such as King Henry VIII and wealthy land owners realised a need to offer a safe place for the children on the street. Supported by a young King Edward VI, the school opened in 1552 offering a new beginning in the community for
... THE FIRST SCHOOL UNIFORMS EMERGED I N A V E R Y S T R A N G E W AY
pupils, giving them the opportunity for an
with pupils often
education and a better
fatherless and poor.
future.
Long navy blue coats were donated to this
And so, Christ’s Hospital
charity school for the
School came into being,
pupils to benefit offering
warmth and protection
school admits boys
from the elements. Very
and girls, and
distinctive, bright yellow,
uniforms are still
contrasting knee high
presented to every
socks added to the
individual following
uniform too. Children
the long tradition of
dressed in this attire did
the school.
not go unnoticed! Debates on this colour
The ďŹ rst Eton
combination run
College, founded
unsubstantiated but the
by King Henry VI in
dyes for these choices
1440 to accelerate
were cheaper at the time.
the learning of 70
The navy coats were lined
of the cleverest boys to
from daily wear when silk
in the same bright
prepare them for King’s
became unavailable
yellows.
College, Cambridge,
following the war and
introduced the Eton suit
gas-masks became an
Relocated to Horsham in
in 1862 with hats
essential part of daily
1902, even today pupils
accompaning their formal
dress. As time went on
have opted to maintain
dress. Top hats became a
top hats became an
the uniform and original
prominent and coveted
optional part of the dress
designs. Steeped in
part of their uniform. Such
code and were eventually
tradition, this prestigious
hats were only removed
removed from the uniform list. A TO P H AT F E AT U R E D A S A P R O M I N E N T PA R T OF THEIR UNIFORM.
Elsewhere by the turn of the 19th Century uniforms were widely used across many British public schools.
attended St
during Royal Ascot, a
George’s School
tradition dating back to
for a short time.
the reign of King Edward
Later becoming a
VII and Queen Alexandra.
girl’s school, the St George’s School hat is kept for
A HIGHLIGHT ON T H E I R C A L E N DA R , G O L D C U P DAY. . .
special occasions. At about this time, there
- which has former
was outrage at
notoriety for their
Bromsgrove School when
red capes and
their summer hats -
stunning straw
created from white straw
By kind permission of Mrs Betty Symonds and
This school in Ascot
The Berks and Bucks Magazine
boaters, has since seen
and a symbol of privilege
Certain fabric suppliers
these items put aside as
- were removed and
made uniforms for
new looks have been
replaced with hats that
particular schools, a
introduced. Formerly, the
could be worn all year
custom that continues to
boater, required for every
round. Demanded by
this day. Billings and
trip outisde school
pupils in their school
Edmond are specialist
grounds, was adorned
magazine, ‘The
tailors in the field with a
with a wide red hat band
Bromgrovian’, the hat
wealth of experience.
so as to abide by the
should be reinstated for
With each school
customs of the times. A
their future. This was
requiring a unique
traditional highlight on
considered and new hats
uniform, suppliers for
the St George’s social
called boaters have been
Billings and Edmond are
calendar
consistent, with changes
is to line
only made as schools
up in
change and life in today’s
uniform
educational
for the
establishments conforms
royal
to modern demands,
family on Gold Cup
In 1882, Winston Churchill
Day
worn ever since. These
Headwear is an integral
days, the hats are only
part of uniforms around
worn once a year on
the world; caps, hats
Founders’ Day.
and sun-hats are worn in countries where sun
Since the 1960s and 70s
protection is needed,
British state schools have
the Middle East and
introduced uniforms in
Australia for example
their primary age range.
whilst other
Following on, the uniform
communities use their
moved up to senior
uniforms to
schools. Now schools in
differentiate schools
the United Kingdom have
and identify their pupils.
bright colours that offer
autonomy to pick a school
Schools in China mix
pupils comfort in the hot
uniform or opt out; about
traditional styles into the
weather.
90% of schools wear
school uniform while
school uniforms.
African nations choose simple natural fibres in
Thank you to Sara Sparling from Anderson Education for her help with this article.
T H E H I S TO R Y O F. . . BASEBALL CAP Maybe the most universal hat of the twenty-first century has to be the baseball cap. Worn by all members of society, this cap has been made in many materials, fabrics and styles with a form
was designed to shade
the beginning of the
and structure that
eyes from the sun and
twentieth century, all
evolved as new materials
over time, the peak has
baseball franchises
have been used in their
increased in size.
display the team motif of
construction.
their caps. One of the In 1860 these remarkable
more memorable motifs
Mass produced, baseball
baseball caps were made
of the time depicted a
caps have long been
from wool with leather
running, orange tiger; a
assocaited with casual
bills. Created in America,
symbol of the Detroit
wear for outdoor use. The
the baseball cap was a
Tigers.
crown is shaped to sit
trend that boomed and
over the top of the head
saw the popularity of the
snugly with a bill or brim
cap rise more quickly than
at the front. The snap
any other hat in history.
IN 1860 BASEBALL CAPS WERE MADE FROM WOOL WITH L E AT H E R B I L L S .
backs design makes the cap adjustable to all head
Franchises designed caps
The modern baseball cap
sizes. The ‘Bill’ or ‘Brim’
for their own teams; by
as it is seen today,
evolved in the 1940s
wearing of the
when latex rubber was
baseball cap has
introduced into the
extended to a
formation of the cap as a
wide range of
stiffening product. At the
sports, kits, public
same time, Baseball
service uniforms,
teams adopted the
fan clubs linked to
baseball cap as part of
Charities and
their kit, worn by both
public or private
players and fans. Before
causes: like Cancer
this, teams had worn a
Research UK and
selection of hats of their
many others.
own choosing. Styling a baseball Arguably one of the most
cap has had its
iconic baseball players of
issues when worn
all time, Babe Ruth, took
across the
on the baseball cap to
generations. A
play professional baseball
teenaged son may
setting the trend for
not wear the
wearing caps - Babe
baseball cap the
became a role model for
same way as his
players and fans of the
father.
game. Over time, more key players adopted the A TEENAGED SON M AY N OT W E A R T H E BASEBALL CAP THE S A M E W AY A S H I S FAT H E R .
The iconic baseball cap has stood the test of time and it’s future looks equally secure with new technologies
baseball cap, further
and designs
influencing players and
featuring in the
followers of the sport.
structures.
More modern day
THE
OF STYLE Descended of a creative
beautiful bows to exquisite floral forms.
family,
Christine Adeyaju
Delicate lace and veiling are some of the
inherited
these creative genes to
decorations that can be seen in this
work artistically with her hands.
collection. The ‘must have’ hats boast
Extraordinarily, Christine’s design career
classic qualities to compliment the
began at the age of seven. Her mother
clients wardrobe.
designed TV costumes whilst her maternal grandmother was a
Clients choose styles that suit their
seamstress. In addition, Christine’s sister
character and
started her own millinery business.
Christine combines this with both their
After her sister relocated, Christine
outfit and the
began working with some of the leftover
occasion. The parts
materials, creating hats for herself and,
are individual until
subsequently, her friends. Eventually,
they are worn
this culminated in the launching of
together when an
‘Christine’s Atelier’ brand. She now has
extraordinary image
eight staff members and takes all her
appears as an
designs to the ‘next level’.
ensemble emerges. A transformation
E A C H H AT I S A W O R K O F A R T.
Her love of hats is reflected in her work.
takes place as the wearer puts on their headgear.
The latest collection, ‘Less is More’ uses clean lines and structured shapes with a
Taking a closer look,
clearly defined accent. These petite
the black and cream
statement pieces offer a small and
straw-brimmed
spectacular image for the head, from
boater consists of a
full flat topped
and sourcing redesigned materials is
crown and a stiff,
fundemental to the core values whilst
straight brim,
supporting the individuality of each
crafting a solid
piece. Christine works tirelessly to move
form. Wired at the
forward towards even greater levels,
outer edge and
offering full support to her artisan team,
cleanly edged with
valuing them as individuals whilst
black grosgrain, this
making the process consistent and
stunning hat makes
reducing their carbon footprint.
a defining statement.
Flying feathers, a myriad of vibrant
Surrounded by a
colours and floating patterns all cascade
wide exotic ribbon
and fall within the design process.
on the crown, this
Caught in exotic arrays, these swathes of
creates harmony at
plumage adorn the newest creations in
the joining point to
Christine’s studio.
the brim. Furthermore, the
Atelier hats go above and beyond for
gold
their customers. The shape and size
embellishments
supports the final look. Christine is
intertwined with gold metallic braid sets
planning more ‘off the shelf’ hats in her
this boater off. The finished hat offers
current collection. Her aim is to share
both a formal and informal option
her joy in hats with her customers.
depending on the ensemble it is worn with.
The Hat Channel Mag is delighted to announce that Christine has been
For Christine, sustainability is a core
invited to embrace the role of ‘President
value in the business. With each hat a
of The Hat Guild’ since our interview,
work of art, sourcing natural dyes,
held in partnership with Folake
H E R LO V E O F H AT S I S REFLECTED IN HER WORK.
repurposing an existing hat, achieving a specific colour, utilising recycled plastic
Ogunbajo, The Lagos Stylist. Watch this space...
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HATS AT HOME
TRANSFORMATIONAL STITCHES WITH NINA DALES Our resident florist, Nina Dales, from ‘Symphony of Flowers’ takes an old hat to a new place. Using a just a few materials embroidery silks, an embroidery hoop, a needle, a glue gun (or multipurpose glue), and a few beads sequins, Nina gives us a run through to show how she repurposed this old hat into something new. Taking a step into the unknown, Nina started by setting some off cut of fabric into an embroidery hoop. The inner hoop starts under the fabric and the outer ring sits on top of the material. As the upper ring is tightened pull the fabric lightly around the edge until the centre is taut, like the skin of a drum. Lightly mark the shape in pencil you want to create on your hat, and choose the thread you would like to use. Use a satin stitch to fill the section in each colour, like painting a picture. Some French knots will help add further texture to the pattern. Once each shape is completely filled with stitches cut each pattern out and pin in on your hat. A word of caution, always choose the locations carefully, adding more shapes until you are happy with the formation, cutting each piece close to the stitching. If your sewing skills aren’t quite up to it, the shapes and embellishments may be glued on to the hat instead. A N E W S T Y L E W I T H A TO U C H O F E M B R O I D E R Y C A N T R A N S F O R M YO U R H AT.
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MINI MIGLIA RACING DRIVER:
JOHN MEALE On the grid, engines rev
The air was full
in anticipation. Nothing
of the smell of
happens... one red light
fuel as each car
appeared, a second red
is expertly
light emerged, the third
guided around the track.
popped up, followed by
The level of adrenaline
a fourth in sequence, the
was off the scale and the
last red light completes
speeds achieved were
the set. Finally, this red
eye watering. Holding the
his veins. World fmaous
light sequence shut down
car on a smooth and
racing driver Jackie
in an instant that
perfect course was a skill
Steward once proclaimed
triggered the start of the
possessed by only the
that ‘racing is better than
race, engines howled as
most talented and
sex’, and John Meale
the clutch was let out and
experienced of racing
certainly agreed.
a roar of acceleration.
drivers. Skills possessed
Nothing can prepare you
THE ADRENALINE WAS OFF THE SCALE...
by none other than the
Racing at tracks such as
phenomenal John Meale.
Brands Hatch was always
for what happens. With
a special occasion; using
pedal to the metal, the
Taking to the track for the
the same track as the F1
Mini Miglias take off in a
first time at the tender
racers was quite an
billow of smoke and
age of 18, all it took was
honour. As popularity
screeching tyres.
one lap and he was
grew, teams such as ‘Gold
hooked; racing got into
Leaf Team Lotus’ started
RACING IS..
..BETTER
to create team clothing; baseball caps with embroidered logo badges became prominent. Generating three sets of team clothing per season, team baseball caps had to be manufactured in China as they housed the only manufacturers that could create and embroider the stiff peaks.
‘ROUND THE BEND COMES MEALES ON WHEELS!’
performance chased him As a keen member of the
first real sponsored race,
down the road, hitting
Mini Se7en Racing Club,
the wet conditions
him with his cap!
John became heavily
challenged John; he spun
According to Paul, “he
involved with cars and
his Mini once, driving flat
needed the discipline!!”
engines. Rallying with his
out he spun again. Not
brother, Paul, he
satisfied with his
Radofin Electronics
perfected his skills and
performance, he pushed
wanted the car and team
they became the first
and spun a total of four
to build the same image
two-car team to ever be
times in this race! Equally
as his games console; a
sponsored. Keen owner,
memorably his brother
black car body with a
and then later, proud
Paul, who was anything
sponsor, of a TV Games
but happy over
Company - Radofin
John’s
stunning
Electronics - took a keen interest in the brothers’ driving and agreed to fund all their races. In his
THAN SEX!
rainbow wrapped around
Unfortunately, they found
100mph - all the Mini
the car; a theme that
that the rainbow had
Miglia cars were highly
continued in the teams
already been patented, so
tuned and drove all the
uniform. Whilst racing,
they adapted the
race tracks across the
John was often referred to
formation into two shades
country. John revealed
by the race
of green. This formation
that championships that
commentator’s as
was painted onto the car,
required more than one
“Meales on wheels!” The
the race suits and
race win were particularly
strapline stuck and Paul
perhaps, most
challenging, as a
and John became
importantly, on the
consequence to win on
‘M.O.W’ overnight.
helmets. These lifesaving
tracks that held their own
pieces of kit were very
unique features, are
As John progressed in
precious - the design logo
located around the
racing, his sponsor took
had to flow in the wrap
country with varied
him to the next level, and
around form of this vital
weather conditions, was
the rainbow logo was
piece of equiptment.
the ultimate win. At the
emblazoned onto the car.
Racing was hard at over
height of his career, he
was determined, after all,
were striving for. Each
Brands Hatch was his
step was executed with
favourite track. He
precision and, carefully
couldn’t run the practice
managed, they made
so started at the back of
significant progressed.
the grid. The young
Though the practice race
racing drivers all knew
was fraught with
each other and had no
difficulties, no stone was
second thoughts about
left unturned. The
John’s Mini at the back of
brothers united, as they
the grid.
had always done, taking it
achieved just that,
one step at a time.
bringing home the
Following such a long
Graham Hill Trophy in
break from racing, John
Sat a long way down on
1980 and again in 1981.
and Paul lovingly restored
the grid with all his
Additionally, in the same
a vintage Mini Cooper
competitors at least half
year, the Mini Se7en
that had been off road for
his age and weight, John
Racing Club awarded his
42 years. Trying to
was not hopeful of
team a new award
discourage him, Paul
achieving his goal. As the
created the ‘Team Special
insisted John was “too old
race progresses, turning
Prize’, created especially
[and] too big for the car!”
right, drifting left and
for Paul and John as they
but John pushed on.
reaching for the ‘clipping
raced every race over 28
Together they strived to
weekends whilst holding
create a car to achieve
down full time jobs too!
their goal and dream. Old shell met new engine
It was not until 2012 that a
and then the magic
new opportunity
happened. The two
presented itself. John
brothers used their
wanted to enter another
knowledge, vast
race at the splendid age
experience and true
of 64. After a long gap in
grit to turn this old
racing, Paul tried to
machine into the
dissuade him but John
racing ‘beast’ they
TO G E T H E R T H E Y S T R I V E D TO C R E AT E A C A R T H AT A C H I E V E D T H E I R G OA L AND DREAM.
‘J O H N W A S A B I G CHARACTER ON THE R A C I N G S C E N E .’
point’ and the apex of the
ruthless strategy, said “I’ve
corner of each bend,
seen you drive but I have
gradually John began
never seen you drive that
Hatch Red Winner’s Cap.”
picking off each car, one
well!”
Sadly, this was just six
at a time. As the race
weeks before his sudden
neared it‘s climax John lay
John’s prize: a red
in third but, having come
winner’s baseball cap.
so far, third simple wasn’t
However, at this time, they
The Hat Channel
good enough. In common
had run out of these
Magazine would like to
racing style, the driver in
special red caps. John
pay tribute to John Meale,
fourth tried to push John
shrugged, “No problem, I
a truly great racing driver
off! Laying second at
will be back in two weeks
and winner.
Paddock Bend, John had
to collect my red prize
to take the outside line
cap.” A treasure and a
Jeffrey Parish from the
but, in wet conditions, his
fantastic memory that he
Mini 7 Racing Club
move was risky. However,
took with him to the end
commented, “John was a
an error by the lead car
of his life.
big character on the
saw John and his ‘vintage’
and untimely death.
racing scene.”
mini take the lead. Paul,
“When I die I want to be
filming this epic and
buried in my Brands
For the first time ever, ITV4 are covering the Mini Racing including Mini Miglia on Mainstream TV. The Mini 7 Racing Club had an opportunity to take a guest slot. Capture the moment in your Sunday viewing.
S E E M O R E AT M I N I 7 . C O. U K
FROM TOP M I L L I N E R E X T R AO R D I N A I R E
EDWINA IBBOTSON
TO TOE
Edwina Ibbotson is an
coming back for
extraordinary Milliner
more. Such custom
with skills that surpass
gave her the opportunity
with such a wealth of
others in her field. The
to move to her own place
experience to draw from,
exquisite detail radiates
which now offers a real
Edwina can often pick the
from every piece of her
‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of hat
precise hat for a client
work; clean lines and
designs. With viewings by
that compliments their
strong shapes define her
appointment only,
character beautifully. As
creations while luxurious
customers are given an
with many professions, it
fabrics drape effortlessly
individual opportunity to
is important to get to
around her headware. No
experience Edwina’s hats
know one’s clients and for
detail is left to chance.
in a meaningful way.
Edwina, this is no expection; a hat is so
It all began over 30 years
As Edwina explains, ‘hats
much a part of the whole,
ago in a little shared
are very personal’ and
from top to toe. A look is
studio. Edwina started to make hats which her clients loved and kept
created from the inside to HER TRAINING S PA N N E D T H E CONTINENTS FROM LO N D O N TO N E W YO R K
the outside.
How an individual feels,
boundaries
their confidence and self
and explore
esteem all help build the
ideas.
complete image; nothing can be created without
Amazing
the authenticity of
though it
believing. Here the magic
may seem,
starts and works into
lockdown
results that turn heads; a
was a creative
wearer shows their inner
time, a time to
belief through their eyes.
think and note
N OT H I N G C A N B E C R E AT E D W I T H O U T THE AUTHENTICITY OF BELIEVING.
down ideas, seeds for thought into real actions. Edwina had
As they shine, this offers a
wanted to give
positive reflection of
time to a new,
themselves.
never seen winter collection. A
It is harder when a
glimpse behind
customer knows exactly
the scenes offered
what they want. Edwina
us a look at what is
has to guide them
coming soon.
towards the best version of themselves that can be
With exotic
achieved with a hat. It is a
customer-made felts from
elements of ‘The Shires’ -
journey together towards
the Czech Republic, her
dogs, pheasants and
a goal. Her customers
designs will breathe some
horses feature within the
often have an event to
fresh style into the winter
patterns in both subtle
attend; racing, polo, a
months. In addition, her
and vivid forms. There is a
regatta, for example.
Trilby hats will offer so
delicate balance in the
Formal occasions demand
much more; the shapes
whole hat. Finished with
certain features with
are hand blocked,
leathers and vegan faux
possible options to push
patterned depicting
leather trims and adorned
with themed countrified
fabrics are developed.
As a founder member of
armoury. A treasured
She passes on waste
the British Hat Guild,
name may be added as a
textiles and deconstructs
Edwina explains the
final touch too. A flat cap
hat samples or sells them
is also planned into this
on. Nothing is left to
collection to add the
waste. She shares her
smart causal look into the
skills in regular millinery
mix. There is something
classes for both milliners
importance of supporting
for everyone.
and individuals that want
each other as fellow
to explore something
milliners. Ever optimistic
Sustainability is equally
new. Her strategy is to
about the future and
important to Edwina,
offer a space to be
confident that customers
creating hats that can be
creative with support and
will continue to support
worn more than once. Her
guidance as it’s needed.
the hat trade, a group that
bespoke service gives her
This means her students
supports each other is a
the chance to use every
create at their own pace -
strong force towards
last scrap of fabric all
the number of hats
keeping millinery skills at
whilst using the very best
created is dependent on
a high level in a British
materials and in turn, to
the intricacies of the
setting. Royals, race goers
become greener as these
individual hat or
and formal functions offer
head-piece, and the skills
forums to dress up. This in
required.
turn makes headwear an
T H E R E I S A D E L I C AT E BALANCE IN THE W H O L E H AT.
A O N E S TO P S H O P F O R A L L YO U R E XOT I C H E A D W E A R !
important accessory. Even a ‘Masked Ball’ is a wonderful place to create a piece that is wildly exotic. In the words of Edwina Ibbotson Millinery “we create a one stop shop for all your exotic headwear.”
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A S TA R R O L E LINDY LOU Hats have always had a role on the
makes it real.
stage. Lindy Lou, a London actress,
Drama featured in Lindy
explained that a hat identities the era
life as she worked as a
and the status of a character. Costumes
It was not until she took
and sets also create the atmosphere for
retirement that she engaged in the
the scene.
theatre. Taking her skills to the next level
Lou’s teacher. early
and emerging herself in the characters
H AT S H AV E A LW AY S H A D A R O L E O N T H E S TA G E .
in her plays. This has been a whole new experience for her. Acting and stage performances have enriched her life to
Hats give a context for the actors and the
take her dream into a reality.
actions in their performances, a
Furthermore, modelling work is now part
character links
of her repertoire too.
the show and the audience.
Modelling came a little later than the acting. The
Every show
shoots are diverse; from
changes with
lifestyle, to catwalk to
the audience;
editorials and many more
the feel and
in between. The modelling
atmosphere are
industry is so much more
composed of
inclusive now. Lindy Lou is
all the
deaf so understands the
elements. The
challenges in the
actors pose and
workplace. At the
the way they
beginning of my career
angle a hat
my options were limited.
For young people now, with hard work
According to Lindy Lou, the best hats are
and determination, they can follow their
on puppets, so the performance has a
dreams.
purpose. The story is told with a sequence of hats to denote the passage
Lindy Lou is a huge advocate of wearing
of time and the nature of the characters.
hats off-stage too. A hat for all seasons;
Visual, creative and driven by a story,
sun hat, brimmed hats and warm woolly
these make a wonderful image with hats
hats to name but a few. A personal
flying around.
collection gives Lindy lots of choices. She also believes in sustainability. Hats
Hats have long-since featured in Lindy
can be remodelled; Lindy likes to add
Lou’s life. There is never a dull day with
flowers and feathers to create some
so many hats to choose from!
drama on an old hat.
. .T H E Y C A N F O L LO W THEIR DREAMS
‘ YO U A R E N E V E R TO O O L D A N D I T ’ S N E V E R TO O L AT E ! ’
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November is an opportunity to reflect on the past, examine the role of hats in ceremonial situations and a time to commemorate fallen comrades. Rebecca Share, an Award-Winning Australian Milliner, gives some insights into her work. She explains how ideas become a reality and gives details of her Global Millinery Training Business that has reached new levels this year. Mychael Owen from ‘Always Wear Red’ gives an in-depth interview on the alignment of his work with his personal values and work ethics. The launch of his brand-new collection coincides with this issue. How lucky are we to get a first ‘scoop’?! Style starts from within. Anita Jacob gives us some tips from New York. She shares her knowledge and helps us all how to make heads turn and create a lasting impression on the people we meet.
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@ T H E H AT H I S TO R I A N
I have petite features, what hat style could I wear to an Autumn Ball?
Well Nancy, it depends on the look you want to achieve. With petite features you can wear small, head-hugging hats with details in the fabric, textured braids and maybe a flourish of fine feathers.
Nancy Myers
Choose a colour with care to give you the flair and style you would like to achieve.
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