CLASSIC HIGH STREET As spring hovers on the horizon, don't relegate the fashion that went to your head this winter to the back of your wardrobe.
The best-dressed heads in church this Easter Sunday will be donning their Easter bonnets, and so can you. Hats are here to stay, from practical woolly warmers to sun-protecting skip caps and special occasion toppers.
But if your budget won't stret
ch to a Philip Treacey, try your nearest department store for the latest spring styles. Go on, let your style go to your head.
DESIGNS OF GRANDEUR: Sendler, 60a High Street, Newburgh, Fife, 01337 841004, www.sendler.co.uk/Hats/Hats.htm
If your hat has to make a statement, or you have something custom-made in mind, Jeanette Sendler could be the answer. Her stunning creations are as individual and dramatic as the people who wear them and, if you have the time, you can learn to make your own head-dress in one of her workshops.
ONLINE CLASSICS: Fabhatrix, 13 Cowgatehead, Edinburgh, 0131-225 9222. www.fabhatrix.com/contact.html
If a modern twist on tradition is your ideal, look no further than Fabhatrix at the top end of Edinburgh's Grassmarket.
Established in 2002, the store caters for men and women and makes hats as well as selling many classic styles. You will find dyed wool felt hats, quirky tweed hats, as well as bijou "fascinators". And their online shop offers an extensive selection from their range.
HIDDEN GEMS: Accessorize, 0207 313 3000, www.monsoon.co.uk/icat/accessorize
Who would have thought that some of the best-value, on-trend headware would be found in Accessorize? They were one of the first stores to catch on to the recent burlesque pill-box hat boom, and they haven't looked back since.
BRIDAL INSPIRATION: Lady G, 15A-17 Main Street, The Village, East Kilbride, 01355 263558, www.ladyg.co.uk
Wedding stores often stock the best range of special-occasion hats. Lady G, a family-run business in East Kilbride, is well worth a visit.
Best avoid their busiest days and season, though, if you want to browse their extensive hat selection without dealing with bridal parties.
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