About Me

With a background in Fashion Design and years working in many different areas - from Design to Style Advising and Retail Management - it wasn't until I discovered the beauty of fascinators and my love of making them that I found my true calling in life....to adorn the crowning glories of all  Femme Fatales, Burlesque Beauties and Beautiful Brides-to-be.

Although I'm not French, I decided to name my label Mes Petits Chapeaux after my love of all things French and my favourite city in the world - París.

My work is inspired by the original Burlesque dancers of the Folies Bergere and the Moulin Rouge, including Betty Rowland and Gypsy Rose Lee,as well as pin-up girls like Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe. My bridal Collection is inspired by Marie Antoinette and Flappers of the 1920's and evokes a very vintage, victoriana feel.

Each of my work is handstitched with love and it is the little touches...a swarovski rhinestone here or a sparkling diamante there, that make my pieces special, bring them to life and make you sparkle in the light !

Achievements

My little hats have featured in many fashion shows, including Xposé Live in Dublin and Cork, the EYP   Mad Hatters Tea Party and  Ruby Rouge's Style Icons through the Ages.

My work has featured in shoots by top photographers Kip Caroll, German Collins, Stephen Duffin, Maria McGrail and Jason McDonald and I also had a photoshoot with an amazing group of girls who form a  beauty team called Wings of Envy.  This shoot was featured on their website accompanied with an interview by yours truly.

The following are some reviews written about Mes Petits Chapeaux. The first is by fashion journalist Niamh O'Reilly from BeautyCouture.ie, next is by the fab Elaine Scully from Chiconomics.ie and finally the lovely Brenda Tuite from KateandAva.ie.

I was nominated and shortlisted in the top 5 of the People's Choice Designer Category in Faye Dinsmore's 'Irelands Most Influential in Fashion 2010 Awards'.

At the moment I am working on a Photo Book with another fantastic, creative photographer called Peter Cierniak of Photocraft Art. We are collaborating together on this project to produce a book of beautiful images to promote both our work. We have had a few shoots so far but a lot more to come!! You can view Peter's wonderfully, edgy, conceptual Fashion Photography at www.pcpa.eu.

Watch this space for more updates and achievements to come .... ;)

Stockists

Ruby Rouge, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Diamonds and Pearls, Edenderry, Co. Offaly

Jingles Boutique, Naas, Co. Kildare.

Truly Bridal Boutique, Naas, Co. Kildare

Lola Rose Boutique,  Co.Kilkenny.

Dunloe Designer Boutique, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.

Avaluk Craft Shop,Inistioge, Kilkenny.

If you are interested in any of my work please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Merci beaucoup

Loraine xxx