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mira calix anna chocola millinery commission

Commission by composer Mira Calix

Music composer & artist Mira Calix has commissioned 4 of my original 1920s great grandmother’s “Inès” cloche hats, for her live performance at the British Film Institute, on Sept 27th...

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"Pin-up in Turban Hat" Photo Shoot

"Pin-up in Turban Hat" Photo Shoot

My model for this new photo-shoot: anglo-spanish pin-up Ilana. Shoot with the colourful houses of the Hanover area in Brighton. Featured in these pictures: 1930s Bucket Toque hat, 1940s Bow Turbans,...

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1950s Style Flower Crown Headpieces Anna Chocola Millinery

1950s Style Flower Crown Headpieces

Following the the attention of my first Crown Hat (made with red roses), I’ve made a few more with more colours. The black one was a commission order. 

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Made in Brighton

Made in Brighton

Anna Chocola® items featured: 1940s style mini beret, flower fascinators, “Give me Disco” bag, peacock fascinator, antique lace headpiece, “Pierrot de la Lune” pompom fascinator, “Hollywood Star” holdall bag, appliqué-embroidered...

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Flower Headpieces & Fascinators

Flower Headpieces & Fascinators

I’ve finally managed to get around to making my new “1950s Style Crown Headpiece” pattern. It used to be a fairly standard shape in those days, comfortable to wear and...

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Extraordinary Collar

Extraordinary Collar

Every now and then, I like to work on something different. Something special for me to wear. I made this collar using all sorts of recycled bits and pieces from...

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My Antique Lace Collar/Snood

My Antique Lace Collar/Snood

I made myself this collar/snood using antique bits of lace and embroidered fabric collected over time. I’ve also used Liberty fabric for details like the strap and loops. Such an...

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My new advert!

My new advert!

This is my new advert!!! I’ve drawn my own hats on these lovely 1920s models. The flyer is also a proper postcard, which makes it really easy to share. I...