The gorgeous chocolate brown bow hat is surely the perfect pairing? It's by Edward Mann, and I picked it up years ago in a charity shop for under a fiver. It's stayed in a box since then, as it's one of those hats that is quite attention-grabbing. I took the plunge and wore it to a vintage fair, and emboldened by the warm reception, actually wore it to pop into Asda on the way home. I can't say it was met there with anything other than confusion.
Dress: Collectif
Hat: Vintage, via charity shop
Heeled brogues: J Shoes
Lipstick: 'Rosewine' by Revlon
Photographs: My mother (thank you!)
Photographs: My mother (thank you!)
Thanks to a bit of searching, I also found out that Edward Mann made the hats for Diana Rigg when she played Emma Peel in The Avengers! When I used to wear my hair differently I was told I looked like Diana Rigg, lovely compliment.
Had you heard of Edward Mann? And are you a lookalike for any vintage celebrities?
Gorgeous, so so so gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThanks Fiona, obviously Asda wasn't the place for appreciation... X
DeleteFab outfit from head to toe! I've got a few Edward Mann hats in stock but I didn't know about the Diana Rigg connection. I'll have to tell my customers next time! xxx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely tell them, I love nuggets of info like that when buying vintage! X
DeleteI had to look her up but I see the resemblance with Diana Rigg! This dress looks great on you and I love the hat, regardless of what the Asda punters thought! I feel like every time I wear a hat, which is usually only going to be a simple beret, people look at me like I've got a frog on my head. It's just not that common in this country to wear a nice hat that isn't a sloppy beanie, while you're a student. I wish they'd have a revival! CC x
ReplyDeleteLet's lead the hat revival - even if we inspire just one more person to wear a hat, the knock on effect could be huge! I love the description of the frog on head, perfect! X
DeleteI may have to start calling people who annoy me Asda punters. They will likely be very confused.
DeleteWhat a fantastic outfit, and the hat makes it extra special! What do Asda shoppers know about style? Not as much as vintage fair-goers, obviously! You do look like Diana Rigg, and how interesting to know that about the milliner who made your hat. xxx
ReplyDeleteYeah, to be fair in my local Asda they shift a hell of a lot of onesies - not my audience!! X
DeleteI love this outfit! I have that dress in the grey colorway but I love the brown! It looks gorgeous on you and that hat paired with it is so cute!!!! Such a great outfit! <3
ReplyDeleteOh how nice that we're dress twins! Hope to see a pic of you in yours at some point x
DeleteThat is a seriously cute outfit. I haven't heard of the hat maker, but it looks really lovely! Don't worry, I get weird looks for wearing hats all the time too. You get used to it.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Diana Rigg played Emma Peel. I know her from Game of Thrones, so it's kind of weird thinking of her as a hot young thing.
Such a cute outfit, the hat looks pretty and the dress is gorgeous. Sadly it's not for sale anymore at Collectif unless they make it return for winter :) (I wish they did, I'd love that dress as a pencil skirt version).
ReplyDeleteThat's such a fab outfit. I like the hat, it's a good find. (You seem to find the best things!)
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