Titanic Inspired Hats

From Maria Curcic's (Le Chapeau Rouge) Titanic-inspired collection, which she has named Iceberg Ahead. An elastic chignon secures this Vintage straw with silk cabbage roses. I purchased it for the series of Titanic era costume exhibits I am touring with this month, for the Mobile Millinery Museum.

What a charmer. I cannot say enough good things about the workmanship that goes into Maria Curcic's hats. Last year at one of the Royal Wedding Teas, as I was unpacking my exhibit in 90K winds, my hat took off in a gust, headed for the Ottawa River.

I took off in pursuit (and in heels), was struck in the neck by a tree branch (that's a story for another day), and recovered the hat, flattened and crushed against a Frost fence (the hat, not me).

I planned to send it back to Maria for repair, but as soon as I took it indoors, it popped back into it's original form.

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Unsinkable Fashion: Costume From the Titanic Era

Satin & Lace Edwardian Dinner Gown 

Following on the success of last year’s Royal Wedding teas, the Mobile Millinery Museum is rolling out a rack of authentic period costume for a traveling exhibit this year entitled, Unsinkable Fashion; Costume from the Titanic Era to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. It is hard to imagine the full beauty of these gowns by looking at vintage photographs, but it is a good place to start.
  

Throughout the early 20^th century, many Ontario socialites relied upon European couturiers for their gowns and special occasion ensembles. One such bride, expecting to return on the Titanic with her newly commissioned wedding gown, was disappointed to learn that the piece could not be finished in time for the voyage. 

The embroidered net dress, which is as ethereal as the mist that enveloped the doomed ocean-liner itself, forms the cornerstone of the exhibit which will be making stops at Titanic-inspired commemorative events and fundraisers throughout Ontario. The collection is rarely exhibited due to its fragile nature, some of the dresses being comprised of weighted silks or hand-stenciled velvet, which risk deterioration though handling and exposure to light. The one-hour presentation of authentic Titanic-era fashions is ideally suited to fundraisers, teas, and seniors events. For more information, contact Norma Shephard.

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