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In memory of Cynthia White, my mentor and dear friend, of Lady Cynthia Millinery. Specializing in fine custom designed hats and veils from the romantic Victorian Era, Edwardian Era, and the Roaring 20's.
Not So Variable A Thing
In Nature As
A Lady's Head-Dress."
Joseph Addison
To read a fantastic and extremely interesting interview with Shawn, please click here. Millinery.Info is the foremost site for all things concerning millinery. Enjoy!
PLEASE NOTE:
At this time, due to personal health issues, I must unfortunately suspend accepting new orders. As I focus on regaining my health, please keep me in your prayers. I will post a notice here when I am again accepting orders. I pray it will not be long. I will answer emails and phone messages. Just know they may not be answered in as timely a manner as usual. I thank each of you for your kindness & support during this time. I am so grateful & blessed by my wonderful friends and clients. I wish untold joy and happiness to all as we begin the year 2010 and this new decade.
Love Always, Shawn
Welcome to the world of a distant past. One of Elegance, Beauty, and Romance.... of bygone days where your heart's desire in all things millinery will be fulfilled. This is LaVictorianRose Millinery where I specialize in recreating hats and veils from the Victorian Era, Edwardian Era, and the Roaring 20's.
Each item is CUSTOM MADE by myself & HAND-BLOCKED with the utmost care and attention. I start each hat, or veil, from scratch and lovingly create your special article of millinery ONLY when you place your order. I enjoy complimentary consultations with each client prior to beginning your special millinery item. World class customer service is my number one priority!
Custom, Hand Dyeing and Rush Orders are accepted... please inquire.
Browse my Millinery Salon, La Boutique, at your leisure and feel free to ask any questions you may have. I specialize in millinery for Weddings, Hat Societies, Homecoming, Reception's, Tea's, Debutante's, Historical Reenactments, Church Hats (especially EASTER BONNETS) , The Kentucky Derby, The Oaks, Preakness, Belmont Stakes, The Royal Ascot Races (all Equestrian events), Mardi Gras and any other number of special occasions in which a hat may be worn......or JUST BECAUSE!!
Recreations of famous hats from popular movies including "My Fair Lady," "Somewhere In Time," "Gone With The Wind," and"TITANIC" are my forte and strong suit.
One last note, if you don't see the exact article of millinery for which you are searching, please inquire. I have an extensive collection of exquisite couture designs , many of which are not located in "La Boutique." I am a true Custom Milliner and can create ANYTHING within the realm of your imagination! Together we can create the millinery item of which you have always dreamt. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
To order a hat by mail, click here.
A complimentary brochure is available by clicking here. Please include your name and address.
FREE INSURED SHIPPING within the United States
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Essentials of Good Millinery
1.To produce a hat that will suit the individuality and the purpose of the wearer is the highest attainment in the art of millinery. Women expect a great deal from hats, and so they should, for the hat really makes the background, or frame, for the face.
2. Without doubt, a hat's finest artistic touch is its individuality or its adaptability to the wearer's personality. Too often women select and wear hats that do not in any way express their individual type.
3. One of the important rules of dress is to wear the right thing in the right place. No part of a woman's attire can be considered artistic if it is not useful. It must fulfil the purpose for which it is intended. To perform its function properly-that is, to meet the requirements of individuality-a woman's hat must therefore be appropriate.
4. Closely allied to appropriateness in millinery is becomingness. In fact, a hat may be appropriate for the use to which it is to be put, but if it is not becoming to the wearer it loses its charm and its distinction. Becomingness results from a combination of color, texture, and line.
5. In considering points that lead to individuality in millinery, you will do well to remember that in every person there is something that is attractive.
an excerpt taken from the WOMAN'S INSTITUTE of DOMESTIC ARTS & SCIENCES, Department of Millinery, "Individuality in Millinery" 1922.
A small preview for you to enjoy........
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