As a green spring flowers all over the country, the world of fashion opens up to an explosion of lively headwear. Cawleys Studio, known for their arrestingly beautiful designs, brings you blazing summer hats that rays of sunshine would envy. Creative director Hannah Cawley introduces a wild new collection of delights! It features sheepskin bobble hats in spectacular graduating colours and exquisite buttery coloured silk sailor hats. Among these, the Sun Hat is the ideal spring accessory for your fun-filled adventures.
Cawley Studio’s Sun Hat is meticulously crafted in London. It’s made with British Dry Oilskin which is specially wax-treated to offer exceptional waterproof defence and durability. Thanks to this thoughtful design, wearers can look forward to sunny days without a second thought. That versatility combined with its UPF 50 protection makes the Sun Hat a must-have spring wardrobe staple.
Designer Emma Brewin, from Kent, takes a fresh approach with a variety of fabulous spring hats. Her luxurious faux fur lines really pop and make stunning garments. Brewin’s Classic Buckets hat has become a fashion phenomenon, offered in 12 eye-popping colors with coordinating bags to match. This chic creation has been seen adorning the craniums of famous people like Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Nadia Lee Cohen.
“My springtime pick would be our Classic Buckets,” – Emma Brewin
“It’s small enough to chuck in your bag and bring out when the sun goes behind the clouds.” – Emma Brewin
Brewin’s commitment to quality is evident as she reflects on her design process: “They took me years to finish, and I can safely say they are perfect.” Each hat is more than a fashion accessory—they’re a reflection of Brewin’s commitment to craftsmanship.
This is just the beginning of the fascinating world of millinery. Ruslan Baginskiy, a Kyiv-based milliner, designs with reference to Ukrainian national costumes, vintage dress and artistic expression. His unique millinery extends to fedoras, baker boy caps, visors, and berets in straws, leathers, and linens. Baginskiy’s modern, avant-garde touch introduces a whole new vibe to the classic headpiece.
Back in London, legendary milliner Noel Stewart is still ruffling feathers with his artistic feathered works of art. Stewart has designed headpieces for international superstars like Kylie Minogue, Kylie Minogue, kylie minogue, and Pamela Anderson. He thinks hat wearing is an extraordinary British tradition that perfectly combines heritage with a playful artistic spirit.
“Hat wearing has been one of the most uniquely British conventions, as it plays to two of our opposing passions: Our love of tradition and also of tearing up the rule book at the same time.” – Noel Stewart
Stewart is well aware of just how big this season is going to be for hat lovers. This time of year, more than any other,” he says, explicitly calling on the intimate cultural subtext of bonnet season. The Easter bonnet tradition can be traced back to medieval Europe. Women dressed in freshly laundered clothing to demonstrate their piety within the Lenten period.
Although some sources claim it was originally popularized in Philadelphia, the Easter bonnet became particularly popular in New York through the 1930s. Its over-the-top designs battle for attention annually at the famous Easter parade. This event draws participants eager to showcase their extravagant headpieces. The joy and creativity surrounding these bonnets echo Irving Berlin’s sentiments:
“In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.” – Irving Berlin
Celestina is one more remarkable brand to watch as they continue to carve their niche on the millinery scene. Founded by Marta Weronika Orlikowska, Celestina, an independent label based in Warsaw, has been releasing since 2020. The brand focuses on hand-knitted wool hats, inspired by traditional Albanian shepherd’s hats known as ‘qeleshe’ or ‘plis. Artisans make these hats from raw Polish wool through traditional wet felting methods. The result is a breathtaking marriage of cultural tradition and modern architecture.
With spring still just beginning to bloom, more designers add their distinctive artistic visions to the world of headwear. Each hat is like a biography—whether it’s the materials chosen, who inspired the design, or the hands that made it all come together.