THE 2026 COLLECTION

Techniques & Materials: Crystals & Gems

Techniques & Materials: Crystals & Gems

Crystals and gems have long been admired for their beauty and unique properties. While most people might think of them as adornments for jewelry, they have found their way into the world of fashion, particularly in hat making. From glittering gemstones to enchanting...

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Colors: Pink Influences

Colors: Pink Influences

Mix red and white, and you get pink. Pink has many different shades, intensities, and variations ranging from orange-based salmons through blue-based berry tones, but for most, pink is recognized as a pale red. Pink is, however, not so simple. It is sophisticated and...

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Which Blue?

Which Blue?

Blue Origins Blue is often derived from minerals and  plants although a “true blue” in both forms is exceedingly rare. Often, what appears to our eye as blue is a physics trick. Iridescent feathers, for instance, or tiny cilia on plants refract the light making it...

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Colors: RED & ORANGE & YELLOW

Colors: RED & ORANGE & YELLOW

Red is the color at the long wavelength end of the visible spectrum of light, next to orange and opposite violet. Reds range from the brilliant yellow-tinged scarlet and vermillion to bluish-red crimson, and vary in shade from the pale red pink to the dark red...

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Eco-Millinery

Eco-Millinery

Hat making has been inherently damaging to the environment.The term “mad as a hatter” is derived from the mercury-laden felt used in early production.

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Colors: Teal

Colors: Teal

Teal combines the calming properties of blue with the renewal qualities of green. It is a revitalizing and rejuvenating color that also represents open communication and clarity of thought. For Tibetan monks, teal is symbolic of the infinity of the sea and sky, while...

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EVENTS: Dubai World Cup 2026

EVENTS: Dubai World Cup 2026

The Dubai World Cup, held annually at the Meydan Racecourse, isn’t just a horse race; it’s an extravagant celebration of horse racing culture that lures thousands of enthusiasts from across the globe. First held in 1996, this prestigious event has evolved into a...

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