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Hot on the Highstreet Week 270

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Davina-Mulford-Millinery

Wedding season is upon us and it seems fitting to feature a young innovative hat designer.

Davina Mulford Millinery was launched in 2015, specialising in beautiful, affordable headwear for occasions such as weddings and Royal Ascot.

The daughter of a dressmaker, beautiful design and craftmanship are at the heart of Davina’s creations.

Prior to training as a milliner, Davina co-founded a hat rental company, where she gained an invaluable insight into the world of millinery.

In 2014 she decided to branch out on her own, training at The London College of Fashion and Kensington and Chelsea College, as well as working for renowned milliners Gina Foster, and Noel Stewart.

Hats and headpieces are made to order from Davina’s studio in West London, and can be made in almost any colour, to match your outfit.  You should allow 2-3 weeks for your order to be ready.

More information and shop here.

Hot on the Highstreet Week 232

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Winter is fast approaching and wrapping up warm is essential. I’ve picked five of the best beanies to help your head get through the chillier months of the year.

Me + Em, Cashmere and Fur Bobble Hat, £98, buy here

Bernstock Speirs, Stripe Cashmere Veil, £110, buy here

Johnstons of Elgin, Cashmere Chunky rib hat with pom-pom, £65, buy here

DKNY + Cara Delevingne silk-blend beanie, £55, buy here

Rosie Sugden, Prince of Wales check beanie, £95, buy here

Hot on the Highstreet Week 130 – 30 Years of Bernstock Speirs

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Down a side street near Oxford Circus I spied an eclectic display of hats, ordered neatly on the wall. On entering it was soon apparent that these accessories were exhibited as works of art, a carefully curated show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of London’s iconic milliners, Bernstock Speirs.

Paul Bernstock and Thelma Speirs met whilst studying Fashion/Textiles at Middlesex University and in 1982 established the label Bernstock Speirs. Inspired by the underground club and music scene, they began creating hats for men and women, all the time challenging the traditional ideas of millinery.

A new generation of hat wearers were seduced by the witty, fashionable and innovative styles. Today, the spirit of the brand remains vibrant and youthful. The hats are sporty and fashion-forward using unconventional fabrics and techniques, crafted into unique designs with an emphasis on detail and quality.

In 2004 the first Bernstock Speirs hat store opened on Brick Lane in Shoreditch, the heart of London’s East End where Paul and Thelma have lived, worked and partied for the last twenty-five years. The shop is a treasure trove of hats, caps and head pieces and also allows an enticing glimpse into the atelier situated behind.

For limited time only, in the Fred Gallery at 17 Riding House Street, the most exciting and pivotal pieces are on display along with information and press cuttings explaining the magical milliners’ journey. Along with their familiar headwear, a special edition black bunny hat is for sale for £75, and a small section of red hats designed specially mark 30 years of the brand.

Bernstock Speirs count many celebrities among their loyal customers including: Kirsten Dunst, Marion Cotillard, Karl Lagerfeld, Victoria Beckham, Will Young, Ralph Fiennes and Sharon Stone, and also occasionally pair up with designers to create collaborative collections.

The brand manages to evoke a fun and youthful vibe, whilst also offering accessories made from the highest quality fabrics, ensuring long lasting wear. I particularly loved the glittery pastel coloured caps… vibrant and eye-catching, one would be the perfect festive party piece, for indoor and outdoor accessorising.

Bernstock Speirs 30 runs from November 13 to 24 at Fred London, 17 Riding House Street, London W1.

http://www.bernstockspeirs.com