STARLIT VINE PILLBOX HAT

A romantic pink pillbox built on a woven parasisal base, Starlit Vine carries a vintage-inspired charm that rewards a closer look. Clusters of pink, green and beige beads gather across the crown like a small garden caught in bloom, while layered pink and beige tassels spill from the top to add gentle movement and a hint of playful mischief. Substantial in the hand and a little heavier than the average pillbox, it wears that weight as presence, the kind of piece that feels considered rather than incidental. Hand-made in our London atelier by Merve Bayindir Millinery, a member of the British Fashion Council, Starlit Vine is finished to a couture standard, a softly whimsical hat made for the mother of the bride who wants texture, colour and quiet artistry in equal measure.

Event: Weddings, garden parties, afternoon teas, mother-of-the-bride occasions, Royal Ascot and summer race days.

Styling: Position Starlit Vine towards the crown so the beadwork and tassels sit in full view from every angle. Pair it with soft tailoring in blush, sage or ivory, letting the hat's pastel palette echo rather than compete with your ensemble, an approach very much in keeping with the restraint the Royal Ascot Style Guide rewards. Wear hair smoothly gathered or in a low chignon to keep the silhouette clean, and finish with pearl or fine gold jewellery and a neutral clutch so the texture of the piece remains the focal point.

Fabric Composition: 45% Parasisal, 55% Silk

Non-Fabric Trimmings: Plastic Beads

Construction: Woven

Made In: London, England

Production: Each piece is handmade, so slight, natural variations in colour and detail may occur. Every Merve Bayindir order arrives in a custom box, with worldwide DHL Express shipping included.