About this Product
HANDMADE IN THE USA
A perfect Spring and Summer Hat!
So unique and special. Handmade in the USA with love, care and attention to detail.
The Eleanor Cloche, straight from the roaring 1920's and 30's. Reminiscent of the hats worn on Downton Abbey by the wonderful Flapper ladies.
Take this lovely creation through spring into summer and protect yourself from the sun.
This elegant hat has so many uses. Effortlessly takes you to garden parties, the races, weddings, or just a walk along the beach! Providing smart and stylish shade from the sun.
A perfect elegant head cover for anyone undergoing chemo therapy or suffering hair loss.
This cloche sits deep on the head as is the style of the cloche hat and is finished with a wide brim which narrows into the back. The brim can be turned up in varying degrees for sun protection and or activity.
Handmade in linen, this Eleanor is finished with a unique handmade hydrangea petal brooch. It is made with an abundance of hand sculpted linen petals. Each petal is carefully cut from the same linen as the hat. The brooch can be removed and worn elsewhere or switched out with something else, to change up the look of your hat.
The brooch you will receive will be a close representation of the one you see here, yours will be unique to your hat.
Fully lined in a soft cotton for both quality and comfort.
I can happily make this hat for you in another color or fabric. Please let me know and we can create something special just for you.
A hat isn't just about fashion, though the bespoke hats found here at Boston Millinery are the height of vintage style, it's about how you feel.
It's about finding that finishing touch that make the corners of your lips uptick into a smile that shares your confidence and creativity.
Ready to smile in the mirror with your own bespoke hat? Please contact me and we'll make something special, together.
Scheduled to ship 1-3 weeks after purchase. If you need something in a hurry please don't hesitate to contact me.
Your lovely hat arrives in a handmade hat bag, ships via USPS and is insured from our studio to your door.
To maintain the original finishing of this hat I recommend it be Dry Clean Only.
HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR HEAD?
Take a measuring tape and wrap it around your head just above your eyebrows and over your ears. Make sure the tape lies over the fullest part of the back of the head and do not pull the tape any tighter than you would want a hat to feel during wear.
SIZE Small: 22 1/2"
SIZE Medium: 23"
SIZE Large: 24"
Please be sure to take this measurement 2 or 3 times to ensure an accurate measurement. If in doubt always size up and never size down. If you have any concerns please contact me. No head too big or too small and custom sizing is always available.
By purchasing handmade items from my shop you are supporting an independent artist. Thank you!
Boston Millinery
Meet the Maker
The first hat I ever made was about 30 years ago, for a friend of mine as a gift for her sister who was undergoing treatment for Leukemia.........
The joy this hat brought to her, to feel feminine again after losing her hair, touched my heart. After that, a love of making hats was born in me.
I've always been crafty, taught to sew by my Mum. I can still remember the smell of the small, local fabric shop in middle England, all those years ago, where we were regular customers. It was better than visiting the sweet shop! I had and still have an avid interest in anything artsy, crafty, and addiction to fabrics! One look at a certain fabric and the creative juices start flowing.
I was born, raised, and educated in the U.K. I studied as a fashion student, which gave me a good introduction to Millinery, the art of hat making.
I am now an Ex-Pat and Mum of two energetic and inspiring children, living in New England! This inspires me to cater to the seasons. From sun protection in the summer and year-round to toasty ears in the winter. Supplying hats to a Global market I cater to all occasions and all seasons, year-round.
The original name of my business, “The Waughdrobe” now known as “Boston Millinery” began back in 2009 as a perfect opportunity to have a "storefront" for all the creations realized and also those buzzing around in my head. It also gave me the opportunity, and my children the benefit, of a stay-at-home parent. I am positively enjoying the beauty of being able to do both.
Thank you for taking the time to peruse my creations. Whether it’s a hat to keep your head warm and stylish, a headcover after hair loss, a modesty head cover, or a hat to compliment your dress on your wedding day; making you happy, makes me happy!
Please contact me and let's custom make your next wonderful hat together!
Kimberley [!at] bostonmillinery.com
Shop Policies
Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit my little portion of the Internet.
Serving a global market, I cater to all occasions and all seasons, year-round.
All my items are designed and handmade by me, with love and attention to detail. I choose carefully the supplies I use to create my pieces. I strive for excellence in everything I make.
All designs are feminine, unique, and limited edition or one of a kind.
I'm so happy to have you stop by and take a look at my creations. I absolutely LOVE what I do and the joy I can bring to others from my work.
New pieces are being made all the time so please stop by often and make me a favorite.
I am able to alter or add to any piece to suit your taste or style needs, colors and sizes can be customized! Don't hesitate to ask and I will create a custom piece just for you.
Your happiness with your purchase is of the utmost importance to me. Making you happy makes me happy!
I strive to give all my customers a 5-star experience. I encourage you to PLEASE take the time to leave a positive review of your purchase, you can even include a picture! I would love for other customers to learn about your positive experience.
Please be aware of any import fees that your country of residence charges you when you purchase something internationally.
Boston Millinery is not responsible for items that are returned because import fees remain unpaid and such items will not be refunded.
Boston Millinery is also not responsible for incorrect address at checkout. Addresses can not be changed after you have placed your order. Items can not be refunded due to the wrong address.
If you have any questions or concerns about your purchase then please contact me, I am happy to work with you to meet your needs or refund/exchange your purchase.
Please contact me before returning an item so I may expect it and lookout for it.
Refunds are made after items are returned unworn and in new condition as they were mailed to you. Please use the original packaging and provide tracking information.
I will accept RETURNS and EXCHANGES within 7 DAYS of the receipt of your purchase unless another agreement is made between us. Please do not try to return a worn item.
Shipping costs to be covered by the purchaser.
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IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:
FOR RETURNS, due to the amount of time and care that goes into every handmade item Boston Millinery charges a RESTOCK FEE of 20% of the purchase price. Thank you for your understanding.
CUSTOM ITEMS must be PREPAID and are NON REFUNDABLE.
As work may well begin on your purchase immediately, CANCELLATIONS are only accepted within 12 hours of purchase.
CLEARANCE and SALE items are generally marked down between 20 and 50% They are all FINAL SALE and are therefore non-refundable.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
