Upcycling
Vicky Miles - Bespoke Milliner
Helping to save the planet in a small way, we are able to upcycle or amend your hat. Sometimes we have a hat that either you have worn before and would like to change it or you have bought something that needs just something a little extra. Our new service does exactly that. Whether it is changing the coloured band on a Panama hat, adding some feathers to a wedding fascinator or taking the hat apart and reusing the elements we can usually do it.
If you have a hat you would like to reuse but would like a bit of a change please contact us to see what we can do.
Old Hat New Design
I was asked if I could take a favoured hat and recycle it to be worn to a wedding. It was an interesting commission which meant removing the existing accessories, strengthening the base and then covering it in gorgeous pale green satin. It was accessorised with a self coloured pleated band and soft bow with gold sparkling crystals. It complemented the dress and boots worn together.
Wedding hat
Additions to a basic fascinator
My client had bought this for her daughters wedding, but the front wouldn't stay down and she felt although it matched her outfit, it was a little plain for Mother of the Bride. So by adding a cream frill, adding some additional feathers and enhancing the rose detail the front stayed in place and my client felt a million dollars.
Ascot Hat
Feather Changes
This hat was being reused with a different dress and my client wanted to match some new feathers into the headpiece. By stripping out the original plum colour ones I added the new hot pink ones matched to the new dress. A new look to the hat for much less than a new hat.