The Leading Lady Boater in Navy and Ivory

Some hats turn heads. The Leading Lady holds the room. Handcrafted from the finest navy parasisal straw, this wide-brimmed beauty has all the hallmarks of true millinery luxury: feather-light on the head, luminous in the light, and timeless in its silhouette.

The bow is its pièce de résistance — pure Ivory raw silk engineered in two precise sections to give the illusion of silk tied with casual perfection. Effortless at a glance, but in truth meticulously constructed, it embodies the very spirit of quiet glamour.

Beloved already by Velvet Hammer’s VIP clientele, The Leading Lady is designed to endure. The bow can be professionally replaced in future seasons with new colours, making this an endlessly versatile investment piece. Inside, it can be secured from either the front or side (or both) by a hand sewn comb, as well as a removable elastic in your hair colour, allowing you to style it exactly as you wish.

This is elegance with staying power — a hat made for women who don’t just attend the occasion, they define it.

 

MATERIALS:
Handwoven parasisal straw in navy, trimmed with a detachable raw silk bow. Custom bow colours and straw colours available by request. Email enquiries@velvethammerofficial.com to create your bespoke variation.

 

WORKSHOP TIME:
Approximately four - eight weeks (longer in peak periods). Need it sooner? Email us and we’ll do our best to accommodate your timeline.

RETURNS:
Each piece is custom made to order, so we’re unable to accept returns for change of mind.