And the fascinators were at the center of the attention.
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The wedding had it all: fascinators, celebrities, pomp, and great music.
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From fancy fascinators to colorful frocks, the fashionable guests did not disappoint.
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Women milled about in sparkler headbands and red, white and blue fascinators.
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Three fascinators, once hat, three dresses, some earrings, and a skirt ($303).
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For many, a royal wedding brings thoughts of white gowns and elaborate fascinators.
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Hold onto your fascinators — here are 5 things I've learned in Black church.
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His dishes wear bold garnishes—brightly colored flowers, shredded beets—like edible fascinators.
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The ladies of the family brought out the fascinators and hats in full force.
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Markle has worn various fascinators, coatdresses, and ball gowns as the Duchess of Sussex.
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Fascinators (decorative headpieces) start at $120, while more elaborate hats can go upward of $593,000.
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Demi Moore, Naomi Campbell and Robbie Williams put on their finest gowns, fascinators and suits.
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Fascinators topping the heads of royal wedding guests always make news, and with good reason.
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It almost looks like her when she wears some of her hats and fascinators.""Wow!
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Many of those who attended also wore sparkling attire, some with fascinators on their heads.
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Women are wearing fedoras, and the Duchess of Cambridge has sparked interest by wearing fascinators.
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The party even had tea and cakes, and bunting and fascinators were out in full force.
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Hats and fascinators came in all shapes and sizes, decorated with flowers, feathers and often, netting.
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G3: Firedrills and Fascinators — Mary Hodder, Elisa Camahort Page, Francine Hardaway, Maria Ogneva, and Tina Chase Gillmor.
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Still, experts say that no amount of fascinators or nude pantyhose will (completely) hide Markle's real convictions.
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Here's where you need to be, teacups and fascinators in hand, to see the latest royal wedding.
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Grab your fascinators and teacups because this weekend's royal wedding will be serving some piping hot tea.
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At William and Kate's wedding, both sisters opted for whimsical fascinators by renowned London milliner Philip Treacy.
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Gentleman wear morning dress or lounge suits, while women wear day dresses, typically accessorized with hats or fascinators.
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Both women also topped off their looks with feathered fascinators (aka small ornamental headpieces) that complemented their gowns.
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Most of the women dressed up for the special holiday, donning festive hats and fascinators to the chapel.
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Gentlemen wear morning dress or lounge suits, while women wear day dresses, typically accessorized with hats or fascinators.
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The wind was strong enough all morning that many guests struggled to keep their fascinators on their heads.
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Meanwhile, Kate opted for a grey Catherine Walker coat dress and one of her go-to black fascinators.
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No. I stepped on the escalator at Waterloo behind a long line of women in Spanx and fascinators.
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Against the odds, Delevingne's top hat appeared to fare much better with the high winds than many guests' fascinators.
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Watch the video above to find out why fancy fascinators and other hats are so popular at royal weddings.
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No one does fascinators quite like legendary milliner Philip Treacy, who is also one of Kate Middleton's favorite hat designers.
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Hanging out with Justin Trudeau, more maple-leaf-themed fascinators – and hopefully, hopefully, official playdates for George and Charlotte. 5.
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HAPPENING LATER Prepare your fascinators If you're not into the royal wedding, skip this and move on to the quiz.
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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie wore these extravagant Philip Tracey fascinators to watch the couple tie the knot at Westminster Abbey.
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Those hoping that the princess pulls out one of her show-stopping fascinators are probably in for a disappointment, though.
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Party goers drank tea and sported their most amazing hats and fascinators, just like Meghan and Kate wear to royal events.
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Fine, there are no Kardashians on this red carpet, but there are a bunch of people wearing big hats and fascinators.
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There's a reason the York sisters have repeatedly used their fascinators to make fashion statements: Tiaras are reserved for married royals.
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But the predicted rain and windy weather, which had guests holding onto their skirts and fascinators, meant a change in their plans.
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Non-English royal fans are amused by the hat-wearing tradition, with attendees sporting hats (sorry, fascinators) that made us all giggle.
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Party goers drank tea and sported their most amazing hats and fascinators, just like Meghan and Kate Middleton wear to royal events.
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Both sisters — who are the daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson— opted for whimsical fascinators by renowned London milliner Philip Treacy.
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The tradition stretches back to the 1870s and features wild and creative outfits, with special focus on huge hats and funky fascinators.
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Technically the dress-code for the wedding stipulated that hats be worn rather than fascinators, but some people were just born to be rebels.
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She was followed by others wearing revealing ballet tulle skirts, adorned with fishnet stockings, mesh tops, pearl necklaces, leather bodysuits, fascinators and shiny studded boots.
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Trooping the Colour (a truly British spectacle, complete with plenty of fascinators!) will mark Meghan's first appearance on the balcony alongside her new royal family.
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But it's the crowns themselves, the real ones, the wisdom-generators, set in mandala-formation in the center of the gallery, that are the fascinators.
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But it's the crowns themselves, the real ones, the wisdom generators, set in mandala formation in the center of the gallery, that are the fascinators.
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The consistency of style and rigor is impressive and, astoundingly, Kingelez made up these fascinators as he went along, without studies — or formal art training.
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From inventive fascinators to colorful headpieces, the ladies of Royal Ascot did not disappoint when it came to their hat game at the annual racing event.
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Hold on to your hats (ahem, fascinators!) because you're about to be blown away by the insanely inexpensive price tag on Meghan Markle's latest maternity dress.
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America has Von Dutch trucker hats, backwards baseball caps, and the dreaded fedora; Brits have bespoke fascinators designed by accomplished young milliners in the heart of London.
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The wind destabilized colorful fascinators: Many held on for dear life as gusts whipped dresses and jackets and sent at least one hat dancing down the walkway.
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But she could also go more conservative on her wedding day, defying expectations for a gown that's every bit as eye-catching as one of her fascinators.
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But at a British royal wedding, there's an important addition to their wardrobe that literally stands out above the crowd: the hats and fascinators adorning guests' heads.
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When it came time to attend Princess Eugenie's royal wedding, Cara Delevingne skipped the A-line sheaths, coat dresses and fascinators in favor of a menswear-inspired ensemble.
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The sisters — who are the daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson — have not shied away from intricate fascinators over the years, although their style as certainly evolved.
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Her favorite creations are the "fascinators," or miniature hats mounted on a headband or comb, that were popular in the Roaring Twenties and are still common in Britain.
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I had no idea about fascinators, but this weekend I got a close-up of the trendy head pieces when I saw photos of the ladies in my family.
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All guests must adhere to a strict dress code: Gentleman are expect to wear morning dress or lounge suits, while women don day dresses, typically accessorized with hats or fascinators.
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As wedding bells rang at last for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, many female guests gave their nod of support in style with a fabulous array of hats and fascinators.
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Many wore glittered glasses or intricate fascinators and turbans, with studded platforms on their feet, in creative designer Alessandro Michele's fourth women's collection since being appointed in January last year.
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Royal fans were also concerned that the mother of two, 58, would fly away in the windy weather, which had guests clutching their fascinators and skirts to prevent a wardrobe malfunction.
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In an exclusive clip from the episode, the Queen arrives to greet Minnie and Daisy (who are wearing fascinators for the big meeting, of course), Mickey and the rest of the gang.
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They were mocked for their style choices — most famously their whimsical fascinators at Kate Middleton and Prince William's 2011 royal wedding — and ridiculed for balancing their royal duties with their everyday careers.
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Eugenie and her older sister, Princess Beatrice, grabbed headlines when they donned a pair of scene-stealing fascinators by renowned London milliner Philip Treacy to Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2011 wedding.
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The luxury brand designer will use anything from upholstery fabric to shower curtains or even rubbish from black waste bags for its dresses, and coat hangers and round hat boxes as fascinators.
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They were mocked for their style choices — most famously their whimsical fascinators at Kate Middleton and Prince William's 2011 royal wedding — and ridiculed for balancing their royal duties with their everyday careers.
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" But her transition into reality television actually worked; people loved her fashion and fascinators and tell-it-like-it-is style, and she had a chance to come off as more conventionally "likable.
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Although the rain held off and the sun peeked through for the start of the big day, friends and family struggled to secure their fascinators as they arrived at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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Aside from Meghan Markle's white dress, there's another royal wedding style that already has everyone is buzzing: How will Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie top their scene-stealing fascinators from Prince William and Kate Middleton's 22018 wedding?
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The royal family typically turns out in full force — with the men decked out in military medals and sashes and the women in fascinators – for the big day, including Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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Cara Delevingne skipped the A-line sheaths, coat dresses and fascinators in favor of a menswear-inspired Emporio Armani tuxedo featuring a cropped jacket (with tails!), cummerbund, cigarette pants, black pointy-toe pumps and a show-stopping top hat.
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Stettheimer's mature works belong to a tradition of paintings as edge-to-edge fascinators that we almost cannot stop looking at or poring over, absorbing their colors, patterns and marvelous distortions of space, while trying to decipher their mysteries.
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From Oprah Winfrey's blooming blossoms and Amal Clooney's timeless look to Doria Ragland's sweet beret and Camilla Parker Bowles' over-the-top number, take a peek at some of the greatest hats and fascinators spotted at Windsor Castle on May 19.
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However, if it does sell out (of if you just want to shop the look for on a non-royal budget) — we've rounded up six similar styles and even some matching fascinators so you can score Meghan's look — for less!
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The Duchess of Sussex is no stranger to dressing the part of a royal — from designer styles by Givenchy, Brandon Maxwell, Stella McCartney (and many others) to fascinators and panty hose, Meghan has transformed into a royal style icon with grace and ease.
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The royal family typically turns out in full force – with the men bedecked in military medals and sashes and the women in fascinators – for the big day, including Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and now, the newest royal family member, Meghan.
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So, about the nine circles of meme hell... A search for "Princess Eugenie Princess Beatrice meme" will produce pages and pages worth of respectable publications featuring the now infamous photos of the royal sisters and their fascinators on Kate and William's wedding day.
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Seven years after Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie stole the show with over-the-top fascinators at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding, the royal sisters toned down their headwear as they celebrated the nuptials of cousin Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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But aside from enjoying the dresses, fascinators, and incredible pomp and circumstance, I enjoyed seeing an incredible champion for women and girls continue to use her status and her public profile to draw attention to issues that are often left in the shadows.
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The Queen arrived in a Stewart Parvin pink cashmere coat (accessorized with her pink sapphire and diamond brooch!) over a silk printed dress and a matching hat, while Kate opted for a grey Catherine Walker coat dress and one of her go-to black fascinators by Lock & Co.
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Peruse the fascinators at The Hat Box; admire the local artwork on display at The Covered Arts; or peer through the large windows of The Cake Shop to watch the bakers laboring over their elaborate confections (and, for £1.90, pick up a cupcake to go while you're there).
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While the 92-year-old monarch stuck with her bold signature style, a Stewart Parvin pink cashmere coat (accessorized with her pink sapphire and diamond brooch!) over a silk printed dress and a matching wide-brimmed hat, Kate opted for a grey Catherine Walker coat dress and one of her go-to black fascinators by Lock & Co.
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In a field once governed by caution, audacity rules, insolent touches cropping up everywhere, from the stiffly beribboned fascinators at Lela Rose to the medieval-style sleeves veiling the models' fingertips at Vera Wang; and from caped looks at Badgley Mischka to the briefest of skirts at Naeem Khan, accented, improbably, with thigh-high satin boots.
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Meghan Markle's style might have changed a bit since she moved onto the grounds of Kensington Palace (she's sporting pantyhose and fascinators these days) but there are a few things from her old wardrobe the Duchess of Sussex made sure to make room for in her palace-sized closets: her favorite Sarah Flint shoes (including these pumps and these sandals), her beloved Aritzia trench and the $58 Biltmore and Madewell Panama hat that's been a staple in her wardrobe for years.
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Some fashion historians think that cocktail hats were the precursor to fascinators, hairpieces worn on the side of the head that gained popularity in the 1970s, while others argue that fascinators were worn during the day and cocktail hats in the late afternoon or evening. Unlike a fascinator, a cocktail hat has a fully formed and visible base. Cocktail hats can be of many shapes, ranging from modeled wool or felt or shaped straw to softer, turban-like constructions.
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Hats should be worn in the Royal Enclosure at the Royal Ascot but are optional at weddings. They should be a style that is securely fitted and may be worn throughout the day. Hats should neither be so large or cumbersome that they hamper kissing nor too small. The Royal Ascot does not permit fascinators within the Royal Enclosure.
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The "cloud" is described in 1871 as being "a light scarf of fine knitting over the head and round the neck, [worn] instead of an opera hood when going out at night". The fascinator went out of fashion in the 1930s, by which time it described a lacy hood similar to a "fussy balaclava". Apart from the common terminology, these fascinators bore no relationship to the modern headpiece.
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Bigger than a barrette, modern fascinators are commonly made with feathers, flowers or beads. They need to be attached to the hair by a comb, headband or clip. They are particularly popular at premium horse- racing events, such as the Grand National, Kentucky Derby and the Melbourne Cup. Brides may choose to wear them as an alternative to a bridal veil or hat, particularly if their gowns are non-traditional.
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Christa Larson Collins (born July 4, 1979 in Iowa, United States) is a Swedish American singer, dancer, model, and songwriter. She was the first artist signed to Disney Records as a child. She is a designer for limited edition hair accessories and feather fascinators and participated in Season 1 of The X Factor, making it to the judges houses before being eliminated. She expressed an interest in becoming a Marine biologist as a child.
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Cardi makes her first appearance in a black and white dress, which she wears with a futuristic-inspired, halo-like headpiece in an old-world style room. She is surrounded by a group of women in garter belts, black fascinators and open blazers baring nipples. Cardi then appears as a statue in a glass case, being gawked at by wealthy attendees. The glass case is surrounded by several of her previous outfits on display.
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At the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in April 2011, various female guests arrived wearing fascinators. Among them was Princess Beatrice of York, who wore a piece designed by the Irish milliner Philip Treacy. The unusual shape and colour caused quite a media stir and went on to become an internet phenomenon with its own Facebook page. Princess Beatrice used the publicity to auction it off on eBay, where it garnered 99,000 euros for charity.
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The Legends of Doo Wop is a music group of 1950s doo-wop singers. The original members included Jimmy Gallagher of the Passions, Tony Passalaqua of the Fascinators, Frank Mancuso of the Imaginations, and Steve Horn of the Five Sharks (died July 24, 2013). In 2006, Passalaqua left the group and was replaced by Tommy Mara of The Crests. Johnny Tarangelo, formerly of The Mystics and former Dion backup vocalist, Tommy Moran, are now part of the group, as of June 2016.
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The British royal family, with the Queen wearing a blue hat, the Duchess of Cambridge a pink hatinator, and Princess Eugenie of York a fascinator (June 2013) Today, a fascinator is worn on occasions where hats are customary, sometimes serving as an evening accessory, when it may be called a cocktail hat. It is generally worn with fairly formal attire. In addition, fascinators are frequently worn by women as a Christian headcovering during church services, especially weddings. A substantial fascinator is a fascinator of some size or bulk.
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Xu is a regular racegoer and part of the inspiration for her business came from growing tired of paying a lot of money for hats and deciding make her own. She studied millinery with Waltraud Reiner of Torb and Reiner and started her fashion career by making hats and fascinators for her friends. She also credits hat designer, Philip Treacy, as one of her inspirations. Her hobby/sideline quickly grew and now her label, 'Lady of Leisure Millinery', has many Australian and international clients. The business commenced in 2010 and has already expanded, with the addition of a jewellery range.
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The use of the term "fascinator" to describe a particular form of late 20th- and early 21st-century millinery emerged towards the end of the late 20th century, possibly as a term for 1990s designs inspired by the small 1960s cocktail hats, which were designed to perch upon the highly coiffed hairstyles of the period. The Oxford English Dictionary cites a use of the word (in quotation marks) from the Australian Women's Weekly of January 1979, but here it appears to have been used in a slightly variant sense, to describe a woman's hat incorporating a small veil (in other words, a cocktail hat). However, the term was certainly in use in its modern sense by 1999. Although they did not give the style its name, the milliners Stephen Jones and Philip Treacy are credited with having popularised and established fascinators.
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