Many thanks to everyone who came to visit us at Moda a week ago; the show was a great success and we were really pleased to see some familiar faces; and some new one’s too! Our stand looked great as you can see below and it was certainly one of the more colourful. Our hats and fascinators, which are perfect for the mother of the bride or general occasionwear, went down extremely well.

Just in case you missed out on viewing our stunning new hats and fascinators, below are a selection of some of the most popular. You can see even more pictures on the Boutique site here.

This FQ109 fascinator in Giraffe, Almond and Pewter was a real hit at the show. We were especially pleased the new print-style sinamay was so popular; we work hard at sourcing the best quality products and latest colours for the Boutique Collection.

The BM52H hat shown above was one of the most popular hats at the Moda show, shown in aqua here, it is of course available in a huge variety of colours and, if required we can match it exactly to your customer’s outfit. Our innovative use of sinamay means we can achieve fantastic tonal colours which provides almost limitless variations!

This dazzling one-off hat also drew the crowds. Made in a deep black, with hundreds of Swarovski crystals, it looked stunning under the lights. Our milliners loved making it and it is wonderful to show off their talents.

Trade customers will be able to view the new collection by appointment with our sales representatives from 23^rd March. Call Vicki on (01353) 661600 or email vicki@richarddesigns.co.uk to book an appointment. Brochures are available immediately in either paper or PDF copies if you can’t wait until then!

If you loved our hats and fascinators but you aren’t a trade customer, then you can call or email us and find your nearest stockist, who will be able to show you some of our fantastic designs.

Our team of milliners have been working tirelessly to develop cutting-edge designs to add to the Boutique Collection by Richard Designs.

It takes a long time to develop something truly memorable but the ideas our talented team have developed for this season are truly ground-breaking and really turn the idea of hats on their head! This BM 141H is a double-brimmed hat, it provides a striking look, which is sure to get attention.

Following on from the theme of doubling-up components of the hat the BM152H below has, in effect, a split-brim. This provides a stunning look from both the back and the front. This hat is especially impressive when the vast range of colours available are considered; the combinations are endless and it is sure to match any outfit you are wearing.

Remember, all of our hats and fascinators are individually made to order, which means that we can tailor your hat to complement your look. Our renowned milliners have also developed a unique take on sinamay; by ‘blending’ various types and colours, we can provide a tonal effect unavailable elsewhere, this provides even more shades of in-season colours.

Creating every hat by hand, here in the UK, gives us total control over its quality and from start to finish, every process is aimed at serving the customer’s needs; our 4x layering of sinamay and our attention to detail means we have the best quality hats anywhere. If you are a trade customer and you would like to know more about stocking our products, please contact us for more information. Our team are also happy to answer any questions from non-trade customers and point you in the direction of your local stockist.

To view more pictures from our latest collection, click here.

This season we have gone ‘wild’ with our designs! Maintaining our reputation for working with the trends of the approaching season, we have introduced three new sinemay prints, leopard, giraffe and zebra. Touches of ‘animal print’ inspired feathers add the subtle effect required to complement the fashion-forward garments of next season, while there are some showstoppers that will wow crowds at Ascot!

In keeping with our move towards more innovative styles, we have worked to create some very unusual ‘twin brim’ hats that are extraordinary in their construction. The small twin brim seen here is a quirky and contemporary take on the small brim and is remarkably versatile. New shapes also include a Medium Breton, which is a slightly smaller brim and easier to wear. We also have a medium wave for those who like a shaped brim, but require something a little more understated. 

New Fascinators

Fascinators are innovative, yet commercial and include the forms of sinamay disc shapes that are very popular at present along with linear feather focal pieces. Wired components add sparkle to a simple, yet classic designs and our clever use of millinery materials allow silk to transform into fluid structures that maintain their shape.

New Colours

In keeping a fresh colour palette has been introduced to complement the current and foreseen season with the introduction of royal blue, oasis green, citron, forest, smoke grey, plum, raspberry, heather and indigo. Not forgetting the tribal themed shades of zebra (a stone, pewter, black and white mix), giraffe (a mix of latté, almond, mushroom and mink), and leopard (a pale gold, pewter and honey combination).

Moda 2010

As usual we will be exhibiting at the Moda show in Birmingham’s NEC, where trade customers can see all of our latest designs and talk to our sales representatives and designers about your needs. The Moda show is running for three days from Sunday to Tuesday and we look forward to seeing many of you on stand WN31! If you aren’t a trade customer, but you would like further information on our hats and fascinators, please browse the boutique section of our website or contact us to find your nearest stockist.