English Royalty like the Duchess of Cambridge (formerly known as Kate Middleton) owns a vast fascinator collection. Majority of the her collection is made by the Royal Family's favorite milliner Gina Foster. London's hotel called The Goring (where Kate stayed before her wedding) just launched a fashion collaboration with Gina.
The collection is made up of five royalty-worthy headpieces and each one is designed to embody specific aspects of the hotel. The bead-adorned 'Goring Hat' for example, was inspired by the hotel's dining room, which consists of pink Swarovski crystal chandeliers. Some hats even include the same silks that are used on the hotel's walls from the Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company.
The luxurious collection has a traditional appeal, but Gina manages to add a funky and modern twist to each hat. Of course this type of luxury doesn't come cheap: the hats start at $1,117 each.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Luxury Fascinator Collections
- Opportunity for other high-end fashion brands to create their own line of luxury fascinators to cater to a niche market of affluent consumers.
- Fashion Collabs with High-end Hotels
- Collaboration opportunities between fashion brands and luxury hotels to create exclusive collections that cater to their clientele.
- Traditional Style with Modern Twist
- The trend of incorporating traditional design elements with modern flair in fashion accessories.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Designers and fashion brands can create their own luxurious fascinator collections to cater to the high-end market.
- Hospitality
- Luxury hotels can collaborate with fashion designers to create exclusive collections that cater to their affluent clientele.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Opportunities for high-end textile companies to provide specialized materials for luxury fascinator collections and fashion collaborations.
