At Plumage Millinery, we feel you are never too young or too old to wear a hat! A hat can provide the grand finale to any outfit. We have Marie Antoinette to thank for starting the fashion for using feathers in hats. Ostrich plumes have been a favourite hat trim since medieval times originally decorating men's helmets. Plumes were traditionally worn on the left side as a token of love. Did You Know? Early in the 1920's trends in fashion changed dramatically. Women threw off the restraints of long, upswept hair in favour of an easier, chin-length "bob". This brought an end to combs, pins and hair jewellery in general. The fashionable "bob" was styled in Paris by Antoine. This was followed by a new design, the "cloche", out of the shops at Maison Reboux, created by placing a felt hood directly on a woman's head and trimming with scissors around the face and neck then tucking and wrapping the sides with grosgrain ribbon held together by glittering jewels. Thus a new shape was created. Traditional hat lining was replaced by grosgrain ribbon headbands; a trend that continues to this day. Hat Soiree Have you thought about having an afternoon tea party just like the one Alice in Wonderland experienced on her journey? Would your birthday girl enjoy hosting a Queen's Garden Party? Picture georgous hats and gloves for the girls, and top hats and boaters for the boys. A photo opportunity for your family album or your local society column. If you would be interested in attending, please contact us by email. Do You Have a Favourite Hat? Wearing a hat can be fun. We would love to receive photos of your favourite hat, whether it is vintage or new and we will display it on this page. Sign up for our mailing list.