Style: Mary Franck S/S14

I came across this designer a little while ago, and posted about one of her collections here...If I ever wear a fascinator/formal hat anywhere (and I am not a fan!) it would be hers!

For SS14, Mary has launched a collection of 21 hats and headpieces inspired by spices and their colours, warmth and origins. Each unique piece is beautifully constructed combining millinery fabrics and trimmings such as hand-dyed straws, ceiling and feathers.

Mary practices from her East London studio, and is also available for private commissions (a girl can dream...) 

Check out these amazing SS14 campaign images...

Images from the brand website

Style: Mary Franck millinery

I'm the person you will never see wearing a fascinator hat at an English wedding. I can't stand them, I think they only suit sweet little old ladies and a hat should not be worn twice. I know, it's ridiculous, and everyone can wear what they want of course but I just don't get it.

However, I do have to say that I would 100% go for a millinery option instead. There are some incredibly stunning hand made hats and head pieces created by talented designers in the UK. Liberty sells a few, but the real design gems are the ones that you probably know nothing about. One of these designers is Mary Franck, and her creativity inspires me. I want every single piece from her recent collection, and I would love to wear one with a wedding outfit (never thought I'd say that)!

Mary also does bridal millinery, private commissions, and rentals which is awesome. Her prices are reasonable and range between £50 and up for rentals and £160 and up for head pieces. You can either contact her or buy some of the pieces here.

Check out her work and you'll be adding at least two to a wishlist...