Visiting the new exhibition at
Hat Works, Stockport this week, 'The Finishing Touch', all about the many varieties of trimmings available to milliners from feathers to plastics, I really enjoyed watching the
SHOWstudio films of
Mr Treacy and
Mr Jones. Watching the mastery of Philip Treacy is a joy, though quite jealous when he nonchalantly steams some esparterie around a block and elegantly sews tip to band. The work is beautiful, using tongues to curve feathers just so and the placement afterwards.
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| screen grab from SHOWstudio film-Philip in red |
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| Cutting and shaping feathers |
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| Attaching feathers to silk and esparterie |
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| Gorgeous curled feathers |
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So a trip to the exhibition will let you see the finished piece and much much more as there is some stunning headwear on show or a visit to the web site of SHOWstudio to view the clips or grab that Stephen Jones downloadable pattern.
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| Stephen Jones and one of his hats |
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The joy of watching Mr Jones and his humour can't be missed either as he creates a blue peter-esque flower arrangement whilst drinking a bloody Mary, pure brilliance.
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