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At this time, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of John Meale, our featured Mini Miglia Racing Driving who passed away six weeks after I interviewed him. With the support of John’s family, we have added details and now share a small window of his passion. John explained that he lived his dream...

can bite and with that in mind, our designers have been busy; we meet some exceptional people and share their creative journeys from London to Lagos, from the catwalk to the stage this month.

This is a new era for us to embrace change. Take each challenge and break it down into manageable chunks. Our lives are different now. Nothing can be taken for granted.

Our celebrity milliner, Edwina Ibbotson, has taken time out of her busy schedule to share her work in a creative fashion in our exclusive fashion feature. There is so much to share!

Connecting as a community is a powerful step forward. We can help each other. The Hat Channel Magazine has been working hard on your behalf to secure some amazing deals; all subscribers’ have an opportunity to use them. Don’t dally; you have these special advantages to use as you choose!

Wishing you a healthy October with a warm smile and some romantic style.

There is nothing better than wrapping up on a chilly morning to walk through the trees as the sun comes up. Colours mellow and hues build as autumn gives us the last summer sounds, and plants follow their natural cycle and move on.

A chance to wear a lightweight jacket, find those wellies and take a country path.

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A MAGICAL

TRANSFORMATION

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...

V I E W M O R E AT

C H R I S T I N E S AT E L I E R . C O M

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.

THE

LANGUAGE O F H AT S

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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.

Got a question? Ask us on our socials and we may answer it in our next issue!

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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.

from imexchinatrade.co.uk

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