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Hello!!
Who said you can’t put a hat on for an Italian wedding? Well, I would love to see a destination bride with a nice hat on…
Having said that, I would like to introduce you an Italian hat stylist – her name is Cunene and I symply love her gothic and decadent style…
I interviewed her a while ago so, after these amazing photos which were taken in an old palazzo in Milan, you will read what she told me about her work…

How did you start designing your creations?
I started a while ago creating jewels and after that I  tried with hats too. At the beginning it was just for fun, because I was looking for a kind of style which was available only abroad and which was quite expencive.
What is the main feature of your products?
I hope they are unique and original, even though it’s quite difficult beeing original nowadays, with internet and all the inspirations it can give you.
What gives you inspiration?
I love looking at illustrations, photos and movies. In general I’m particularly found of  the end of 19th century fashion design, but I also like the ’20s, ’40s and ’50s ones.
How do you choose the fabrics and the other decorations?
It depends on the colours as well as on the patterns, I love brocades!
Is there any new trend?
I would say there is a particular interest for the Victorian style, as well as for the pin up fashion. Mini cocktail hats are getting popular too.
Have you ever sold a hat to a bride to be?
Yes, it has been a while ago and she is probably getting married this spring. She is an Italian bride who lives in England. She wanted a bespoke hat to match her dress – a white wedding dress with red hearts…really original!. So she went for a heart shaped red hat with white decorations.