Royal Ascot begins today. Here’s a look at an Ascot-worthy Halston pattern.
Halston licensed millinery designs with Vogue Patterns during his time as Chief Milliner at Bergdorf Goodman. (See my earlier Mad Men-era millinery post.) Vogue 7082 is a petal headpiece with optional veil:
Here’s the envelope description: Bridal headpiece. Large or small petal headpiece with or without long or short veil is secured to hair with comb; optional ribbon bow. Recommended fabrics: organdy, organza, lace, point d’esprit. Veil: net, tulle. Notions: comb, millinery wire, 2 1/4″ ribbon.
The Halston headpiece was cross-promoted on two bridal patterns, Vogue 1744 and Vogue 1745, as an option for both brides and bridesmaids. Or as a contemporary catalogue has it, “Enchanting bouquet of graduated petals… crowning touch for any member of the bridal party by Halston of Bergdorf Goodman.”
Worn with a matching suit, wouldn’t it be perfect for a day at the races?
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Interesting!
This pattern has been a favorite of mine. I really would love to see the directions, I’ve always been curious as to how those petals were finished.
They are unfinished. The illustration is a little misleading, isn’t it?
I love it, too. Unfortunately I have no weddings to attend this summer..!