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BeforeDark Welcome to our latest collection of BeforeDark for 2015 On cue from the international fashion runways; headwear is now becoming the preferred method for fas hionistas to create signature looks. A myriad of beautiful hat styles are now being crafted by clever designers, using a stylish colour palette with unique raw materials to deliver a working piece of art that you can wear to create your own style. The influence behind my latest range is a combination of high end raw materials, trims and unique styling with a superior sun radiation protection rating where possible. With help from my daughter, I love that we can design creative pieces for other people to appreciate and wear to help create their very own signature look. Have fun wearing these special designs and remember that looking and staying beautiful and protecting your skin can be as easy and simple as wearing a hat!
Tina Madsen-Walcott BD204 Johanna Capeline
Tina M COPENHAGEN
L to R: black/camel with black ribbon, camel/black with tangerine ribbon (see also pg 4). FRONT COVER: L to R: BD203 Betina Mother of Pearl Capeline, BD215 Anja Monochrome Fedora.
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Raffia
BD203 Betina Mother of Pearl Capeline
BD222 Arrow Raffia Trilby
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Tropez
BD204 Johanna Capeline (see also pg 2)
BD117 St Tropez Fedora Style
BD76 Signature Fine Woven Raffia (natural/black) (see also pg 6).
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Suede Stories
BD206 Celeste Suede Wide Brim Fedora
BD216 Celeste Suede Baseball Cap
Colours: black, grey, beige & rust.
Colours: rust/beige, turquoise/grey, black/beige (see also pg 25).
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Fedora
BD76 Signature Fine Woven Raffia (natural/stripes)
BD215 Anja Monochrome Fedora
(see also pg 4).
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BD210 Effie Short Brim Fedora (shown in rusty orange)
BD210 Effie Short Brim Fedora (shown in capri blue)
BD161 Colour Block Trilby unisex (shown in turquoise/red)
Colours: refer price list (see also pg 20, 21 & 24).
Colours: refer price list (see also pgs 20, 21 & 24).
Colours: refer price list (see also pgs 8, 13, 19, 20 & 23).
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Pastel
BD161 Colour Block Trilby unisex (shown in natural/turquoise)
BD208 London Wide Brim Fedora
Colours: refer price list (see also pgs 7, 13, 19, 20 & 23).
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BD138 Castaway Raffia Hand Woven Trilby
BD188 Hamilton Raffia Hand Woven Trilby unisex (shown in
BD138 Castaway Raffia Hand Woven Trilby (shown in turquoise)
(shown in new olive green). Colours: refer price list (see also pg 19).
new dark charcoal/blue). Also available in mocha/teal trim (see also pg 33).
Colours: refer price list (see also pg 19).
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Before Dark
BD176 Ethel Braided Capeline
BD170 Margery Braided Capeline
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BD220 Rhiannon Felt Capeline
BD175 Lukka Trilby (unisex)
BD225 Priscilla Tulle Capeline
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Silhouette
BD65 Contemporary Fedora unisex (shown in navy)
BD111 Contemporary Panama Style
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BD219 Penelope Striped Fedora (shown in black/lime green)
BD161 Colour Block Trilby unisex (shown in new natural/lime green)
Also available in black/hot pink. (see also pg15).
Available in other colours, refer price list (see also pgs 7, 8, 19, 20 & 23).
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Race Days
BD231 Lindemans Capeline Style
BD172 Margan Braided Capeline Style
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BD218 Pamela Braided Capeline
BD219 Penelope Striped Fedora (shown in black/hot pink) Also available in black/lime green (see also pg13).
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Ole’
BD224 Lola Felt Matador
BD187 Valentina Felt Spanish Style (see also pg 17)
Features quality leather cord, belt trim buckle decorative metal beads and cord ends (see also pg 17).
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BD193 Jacobe Men’s Felt Trilby (shown in black)
BD224 Lola Felt Matador (see also pg 16)
Also available in charcoal (see also pg 37).
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BD187 Valentina Felt Spanish Style (see also pg 16)
Smart Casual
BD150 Ivy Raffia Crocheted Bucket with belt trim
BD41 Forever Summer Stylish Breton (shown in new charcoal) Refer price list for other colours.
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BD182 Bjorn Short Brim Fedora.
BD161 Colour Block Trilby unisex
BD138 Castaway Raffia Hand Woven Trilby (shown in black)
(Shown in new ivory/chocolate/natural) Refer price list for other colours (see also pgs 7, 8, 13, 20 & 23)
Refer price list for colours (see also pg 9).
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Casual
BD161 Colour Block Trilby unisex
BD210 Effie Short Brim Fedora
(shown in new purple/magenta/lilac) Refer price list for other colours (see also pgs 7, 8, 13, 19 & 23).
(shown in potent purple) Refer price list for other colours. (see also pgs 7, 21 & 24)
BD174 Herringbone Black Visor
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BD212 Eden Raffia Visor
BD165 Bling Suede Visor
BD210 Effie Short Brim Fedora (shown in bikini pink and soft pink) (see also pgs 7, 20 & 24).
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Urban Cowboy
BD129 Castaway Hand Woven Raffia Cowboy (shown in coral)
BD129 Castaway Hand Woven Raffia Cowboy (shown in turquoise)
Refer price list for other colours (see also pg 23).
Refer price list for other colours (see also pg 23).
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BD129 Castaway Hand Woven Raffia Cowboy
BD161 Colour Block Trilby
BD141 Hollywood Cowboy (shown in ocean blue)
(shown in black) Refer price list for other colours (see also pg 22).
(shown in navy/black/grey) Refer price list for other colours (see also pgs 7, 8, 13, 19 & 20).
Also available in ash grey.
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Denim Blues
BD221 Adelle Faux Leather Bucket Hat
BD210 Effie Short Brim Fedora (shown in pearlised grey) (see also pgs 7, 20 & 21).
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BD223 Bella Braided Trilby
BD216 Celeste Suede Baseball Cap (shown in black/beige) Refer price list for other colours (see pg 5).
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Earthy Tones
BD217 Citrine Stylish Capeline
BD190 Magdalena Raffia Style
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BD202 Helena Colour Block Capeline (shown in natural/tangerine combo)
BD211 Gabriel Men’s Fine Woven Fedora
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BD202 Helena Colour Block Capeline (shown in natural combo)
Town & Country
BD189 Clementine Mother of Pearl Capeline
BD130 Hayman Big Brim Shade
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BD207 Dominika Floppy Capeline
BD209 Mira Anglaise Capeline
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Summer Meadows
BD160 Avalon Bucket Style
BD228 Jeanie Linen Floppy Capeline (shown in ivory) Also available in dove grey.
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BD283 Olivia Floppy Capeline (shown in bleach)
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Lifestyle
BD214 Marjo Cowboy
BD181 Annika Cowboy
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BD185 Carmen Floppy Capeline
BD188 Hamilton Raffia Hand Woven Trilby unisex (shown in dark charcoal/blue and mocha/teal trim) (see also pg 9).
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Monochrome
BD198 Dara Short Brim Fedora.
BD196 Giselle Wide Brim Fedora (shown in beige) Also available in black.
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BD197 Brigitta Woven Capeline
BD199 Heidi Short Brim Fedora
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Grey Days
BD148 Coco Hand Woven Crocheted Capeline
BD229 Daisy Ribbon Sparkle Capeline
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BD230 Carsen Men’s Braided Fedora
BD193 Jacobe Men’s Felt Trilby
BD206 Celeste Suede Wide Brim Fedora
(shown in charcoal) Also available in black (see also pg 17).
(shown in grey) Also available in beige, black or rust (see also pg 5).
BD35 Contemporary Fedora unisex (shown in silver)
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BD213 Marlena Trilby (shown in tangerine, french navy)
BD205 Lavina Raffia Cowboy
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Natural Materials
Hand Weaving & Blocking
There are many types of materials used to manufacture hats such as cotton, linen, felt or man made polyester; yet we are seeing a big trend moving towards the use of natural raw materials; many that are hand woven from specialist villages around the globe, including Philippines, Madagascar, China and Ecuador.
Hat weaving is a family tradition that begins at an early age and has been passed from generation to generation for over 400 years. Before starting the weaving, strands are selected from local areas according to the whitening, dimension and fineness of the fibres. To start, the centre of the crown is created using just a few fibres, then more straws are added to form the crown, hat body (using a wooden form to shape it) and brim. To finish the hand weave, special interweaving is made to the edge of the brim.
We have selected a range of quality, fine natural materials that give a wholesome vibe to our designer hat collection for 2015 to include raffia, sinamay, abaca, parasisal, seagrass and panama. These natural materials form a sound base for expert weavers to produce creative and unusual designs that make our hats unique and stylish.
The quantity of fronds used to produce a hat determines its quality. The finer the strands and larger numbers used, determines the final quality of the hat.
Natural fibres are derived from the leaves of the local trees, which grow wild in country areas. Natural fibres, including raffia, can ‘breathe’ and have a natural resilience which make them perfect as raw materials for hats and bags.
The final process includes: tightening and trimming excess fibres from the brim edge. Washing, dying, drying and ironing to produce smooth fibres and finally the sewing of an internal and external sweatband and the fitting of any internal reinforcements, if required. Traditionally the final blocking and shaping of the hats has been achieved using a hot solid iron and a damp cloth over a selected block. Most hats on the market today are shaped using conventional hat blocking machines, which ensures uniformity.
Fine Quality Raffia BeforeDark uses only the very best Madagascan raffia which contains a top quality resin that repels water to prevent cracking and brittleness. Touch our raffia hats and feel the smooth, oily-soft texture that speaks for itself. You can clearly feel the difference between this and other inferior raffia grades. Our raffia hats are supple and pliant. They hold and maintain their original shape, longevity and style for years to come.
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BeforeDark is a registered trademark and is the intellectual property of Rigon Headwear P/L Unit 7, 13 Enterprise Close
Photographed on location at Margan Estate and Lindeman’s Winery Hunter Valley NSW.
West Gosford NSW 2250
Photography: Robbie Walcott www.raawcreative.com.au Models: Anna Dillenbeck, Lauren Rice and Joel Ritchie. Stylist: Sally Hainey and Tina Madsen-Walcott.
Freecall: 1800 677 245 Fax: 02 4324 4425 email: orders@rigonheadwear.com.au www.rigonheadwear.com.au
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