Wednesday
Apr142010
Lulu and I: Inspired by a Lettuce
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 11:30 PM
(...or a week in the life of a Bailey Tomlin fascinator - see this post)
No, I haven’t grown tall and willowy overnight. Nor has Lulu turned green. The picture on the left is of the original fascinator made by Bridget - the one that inspired Lulu‘s creation.
When I asked Bridget to tell me more about how Lulu came into being, this is what she said:
‘(Lulu) was inspired by a lettuce leaf for a collection I made about food…..I found the wiggly edge has so much more charm than a straight one and thought the idea could come out in other colours.
The piece is made from sinamay, a fabric made from banana fibre and used a lot in millinery. The fabric is dyed first and then draped and shaped and the edge is rolled.
It takes about a day-and-a-half to make a piece like that. Rolling the edges is one of my special millinery skills. It really knackers your hands but I love the effect and it’s worth it.’
So…..I’m walking around with a lettuce called Lulu on my head. Better not tell the farmer that!
Today‘s highlight:
Lulu received her first e-mail. J
Today’s reaction:
One mild compliment
Two diplomatic remarks (‘It’s different!’ and ‘It’s unusual!’)
Several oblivious looks
Not a single snarly dog in sight!
No, I haven’t grown tall and willowy overnight. Nor has Lulu turned green. The picture on the left is of the original fascinator made by Bridget - the one that inspired Lulu‘s creation.
When I asked Bridget to tell me more about how Lulu came into being, this is what she said:
‘(Lulu) was inspired by a lettuce leaf for a collection I made about food…..I found the wiggly edge has so much more charm than a straight one and thought the idea could come out in other colours.
The piece is made from sinamay, a fabric made from banana fibre and used a lot in millinery. The fabric is dyed first and then draped and shaped and the edge is rolled.
It takes about a day-and-a-half to make a piece like that. Rolling the edges is one of my special millinery skills. It really knackers your hands but I love the effect and it’s worth it.’
So…..I’m walking around with a lettuce called Lulu on my head. Better not tell the farmer that!
Today‘s highlight:
Lulu received her first e-mail. J
Today’s reaction:
One mild compliment
Two diplomatic remarks (‘It’s different!’ and ‘It’s unusual!’)
Several oblivious looks
Not a single snarly dog in sight!
Photograph by Martin Urmson
Reader Comments (3)
I love-love-love that you're doing this. It's like an experiment in whimsy.
I thought this was the latest photo of you shopping in the local supermarket - then I realised it's not - you look prettier!
I adore that lettuce inspired hat and bag. So chick and lovely! :) It's so fun reading how the creator came about such a wonderful design. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
p/s: i think lulu is gorgeous! :)