About this Product
HANDMADE IN THE USA
A hat is not just a fashion accessory—it’s a reflection of how you feel. At Boston Millinery, our bespoke hats are crafted to elevate your confidence and creativity, adding a perfect finishing touch that brings a smile to your face.
Introducing The Derby, an elegant and dramatic linen hat for women, designed to captivate. The decadent wide brim adds a sense of mystery and sophistication, making it perfect for the Races, weddings, and other formal occasions. It also serves as a stylish and graceful head covering for anyone experiencing hair loss, making it an ideal choice for ceremonies.
Choose your linen color from a selection of black, navy, gray, antique white, cream, or red. Each hat features a matching removable satin band and bow, perfectly color-matched to your linen choice. If you'd like a contrasting band and bow, please contact me for a custom design. Ready to smile when you see yourself in the mirror? Let’s create something special together. Kimberley@bostonmillinery.com
Handmade with medium-weight linen and lined with lightweight cotton, this hat boasts an elegant pleated crown and a wide, stiffened brim that adds both style and structure. The oversized brim is open at the back for extra comfort and flair.
This hat is stunning, romantic, and feminine, with every piece being handmade and unique. While each hat will closely resemble the one pictured, no two will be identical—highlighting the beauty of handcrafted artistry.
Designed and handmade by Boston Millinery © in the United States.
How to Measure Your Head: To find your perfect fit, take a measuring tape and wrap it around your head just above your eyebrows and over your ears, ensuring the tape lies over the fullest part of the back of your head. Don’t pull it too tight. Measure 2-3 times for accuracy, and if you're unsure, always size up.
Sizes:
Small: 22 1/2"
Medium: 23"
Large: 24"
Your hat will be carefully handmade and shipped within 1-3 weeks of purchase. If you need it sooner, please contact me, and I’ll do my best to accommodate. It will arrive in a handmade hat bag, shipped via USPS with insurance for safe delivery from our studio to your door.
By purchasing from my shop, you’re supporting an independent artist. Thank you for your support!
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
How it’s Made
All our items are handmade from our own designs and hand cut patterns. We chose all our fabrics with care.
Fabric pieces are cut using our patterns and assembled using traditional sewing techniques both by hand and on a sewing machine.
Finishes are all by hand.
Your quality item will be totally unique to you
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.
