Hat
1989 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Atelier was established in 1984 by Julian Brogden, and originally specialised in jewellery. In 1986, Cathy Jordan became a partner in the business. They collaborated together to create inventive jewellery, accessories, and by the late 1980s, unusual headwear such as this bowler overlaid with a tracery of silver-plated brass. The conjunction of the silver metal with the traditional City worker's hat creates a stylish variation on an established classic.
Atelier bowler hats, such as this one, were created from laser-etched artwork. Some sheets of metal were left in plain brass, while others were oxidised to give an antique finish.
Atelier worked with many top designers, using their jewellery skills to create decorative shoe clips, heels for stiletto shoes, and even neon-coloured, full-size armour. They designed hats for Diana, Princess of Wales and the pop music group Duran Duran.
Atelier bowler hats, such as this one, were created from laser-etched artwork. Some sheets of metal were left in plain brass, while others were oxidised to give an antique finish.
Atelier worked with many top designers, using their jewellery skills to create decorative shoe clips, heels for stiletto shoes, and even neon-coloured, full-size armour. They designed hats for Diana, Princess of Wales and the pop music group Duran Duran.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wool felt with applied laser-etched, silver-plated brass decoration; the domed form achieved by hammering the metal over a wooden form with a mallet. |
| Brief description | Felt bowler hat with laser-etched brass ornamentation, made by Atelier, Great Britain, 1989 |
| Physical description | Black felt woman's bowler hat with laser-etched silver-plated brass ornamentation laid over the crown. |
| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Gallery label | BOWLER HAT
Designed by Atelier (British)
Black felt with silver-plated brass decoration on crown
1989
Originally concerned with jewellery, Julian Brogden established Atelier in 1984. Trained in fashion, Cathi Jordan became a partner in 1986 and the two have collaborated ever since, producing an inventive range of jewellery accessories, and more recently, headwear.
Atelier works with many top designers, complementing their lines with anything from portable neon, full size armour and glass rings to decorative shoe clips and stiletto heels. They have designed hats for Duran Duran as well as the Princess of Wales.
Their hat range is represented here by a clever and skilful departure from the classic city bowler. In a sensitive melding of diverse materials, Julian Brogden and Cathi Jordan have created a stylistic hybrid. Their approach is refreshing and representative of an exciting new generation of milliners.
Given by Atelier
T.176-1990(1990) |
| Credit line | Given by the makers |
| Object history | Registered File number 1990/120. |
| Summary | Atelier was established in 1984 by Julian Brogden, and originally specialised in jewellery. In 1986, Cathy Jordan became a partner in the business. They collaborated together to create inventive jewellery, accessories, and by the late 1980s, unusual headwear such as this bowler overlaid with a tracery of silver-plated brass. The conjunction of the silver metal with the traditional City worker's hat creates a stylish variation on an established classic. Atelier bowler hats, such as this one, were created from laser-etched artwork. Some sheets of metal were left in plain brass, while others were oxidised to give an antique finish. Atelier worked with many top designers, using their jewellery skills to create decorative shoe clips, heels for stiletto shoes, and even neon-coloured, full-size armour. They designed hats for Diana, Princess of Wales and the pop music group Duran Duran. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.176-1990 |
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| Record created | April 27, 2009 |
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