Hats finish an outfit. The right one also speaks to the season. Below, we match four Brynels favourites to winter chill, spring celebrations, and high-summer events. Each piece is handmade and ready for moments that matter.
Winter: Violetta
Felt rules cold months because it holds shape and warmth. Violetta pairs plush felt with a waterfall of regal purple feathers. The colour lifts dark coats and matches jewel-tone scarves.
- Why it works now - Short winter days need bold accents. Violetta’s feathers move as you walk, catching weak sunlight and turning heads.
- How to wear it - Set it slightly forward. Keep hair smooth to let the trim stand out. Add a cashmere wrap in a neutral shade; let the purple lead.
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Best moments - Festive weddings, winter garden parties, or a city evening where you need both comfort and impact.
Key trend: rich texture and deep colour—essentials for winter style.
Early Spring: Christine
As days lengthen, outfits lighten. Christine brings 1960s charm with delicate black taffeta, a feather mount in blue and ivory, and a neat beaded edge. It offers that first splash of colour after months of grey.
- Why it works now - Its light fabric breathes, yet the dark base still nods to cooler air.
- How to wear it - Match the feather tones—try an ivory coat or a soft blue dress. Let the headpiece sit just above the brow for a true retro line.
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Best moments - Vintage-themed teas, early race meets, spring weddings that call for quiet drama.
Key trend: modern vintage—classics re-imagined for 2025.
Late Spring to High Summer: Joanna
High sun means lighter cloth. Joanna is a black sinamay pillbox with an off-centre slope, ivory lace, and tiny diamantés. It weighs almost nothing yet reads luxe.
- Why it works now - Sinamay breathes in heat. Black grounds bright summer prints; ivory lace ties into lighter palettes.
- How to wear it - Tilt the slope over one eye. Pair with a floral midi or a sharp white suit. Keep jewellery minimal; the diamantés handle sparkle.
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Best moments - Church weddings, garden parties, and race days where you need polish from noon to night.
Key trend: airy structures that hold form without adding heat.
Peak Summer Events: Snoxell & Gwyther Pink Cocktail Hat
Big colour owns midsummer social calendars. This petite button base carries silk flowers and two arrow quills in a vivid pink.
- Why it works now - Bright light flatters strong hues. The sculpted quills add height while staying lightweight.
- How to wear it - Anchor the narrow headband, then sweep hair back. Match lipstick to the hat for a pulled-together look.
- Best moments - Royal racing days, statement weddings, any evening event that moves outdoors after sunset.
Key trend: bold shades and upward lines—perfect for photos and open air.
Season-Proof Styling Tips
- Check fabric first - Felt and taffeta warm; sinamay cools.
- Work with colour - Deep hues for winter, mid-tones for spring, bright pops for summer.
- Mind the event - Race rules may set brim size; church venues may ask for modest shapes.
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Fit matters - A secure band or elastic beats constant adjusting.
Why Choose Brynels
Our studio cuts each piece by hand. Feathers are placed one by one. No two hats leave the block the same. That level of craft turns a trend into an heirloom.
Ready to Find Yours?
Explore these styles online or in the Birmingham atelier. Alongside these designer hats for women, you’ll also see Trilbies & Porkpies, Fedoras & Homburgs, Baseball Caps, and Beanies in the men’s collection. Whatever the season, Brynels has a hat that fits.