Model or Mannequin??
Hi all,
Looking through some of the fabulous photos on here and on various websites. I think I have come to the conclusion a model to show of the head piece is best?
At my early stage in y millinery journey I am currently using a polystyrene swan neck, and it looks ok, for now. But depending on costs I think I'm going to use a model. My friend has two lovely daughters who are happy to oblige, (one dark brown hair the other blonde.) I have a decent SLR camera so will give it a go.
Just wondered any other thoughts on this view? Do you think it looks more 'professional' on model or mannequin? And of course it takes more time with a model? Sorry loads of question ;-)
Kind regards
Susan
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Permalink Reply by Elsie Collins
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LOLOL!! Always!! She has her very own wardrobe for modeling my hats now!!!
I will have a human model this summer, for some dresses I'm planning to add to my shop to go with the hats. Clothing just looks a little stiff on a dress form, but again, Anthropology uses them all the time,and I don't think their sales are hurting!!
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Permalink Reply by Bridget Early
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Elsie, You have made some wonderful points. I think your mannequin is very suited to your hats. When reading your points, I was reminded of a friend who nearly refuses to buy hats, because she works as a pharmacist and can't stand the idea of trying on hats that someone else has worn. Anything she buys is washed first. I can only imagine what she would do to a felt hat. LOL
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Permalink Reply by Susan Fage
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;-);-);-)
God bless Irene!!!
Think you are quite right the clothing issue...do you think its because 'our' Stephen can't afford to use real models??? ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Elsie Collins
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Thank you Cynthia!! And she has REAL eyelashes!!!
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Permalink Reply by Elsie Collins
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So sorry Susan, but I've lost the train of thought about clothing, and Stephen. Do you mean Stephen Jones? If so, I'm quite sure he can afford anything his heart desires!!! I met him this past September when his show, HATS: An Anthology by Stephen Jones came to Salem, MA at the Peabody-Essex Museum. It was a huge, and fabulous show!! SOOO inspiring!! It included vintage hats by famous milliners, period hats loaned by the Victoria and Albert Museum, and even hats by SJ's former student, Philip Treacy. I shamelessly handed him my resume' and hat calendar of my hats, and made him promise not to forget them on the plane home. He was lovely--very humble and so sweet!!
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Permalink Reply by Susan Fage
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Hi Elsie,
Yes I meant Mr Jones... and yes I'm quite sure too he can have what he desires;-)
Oh how wonderful when he came to you! Sounds like you had such fun! I love the vintage hats, such charm and character. Good on you giving him your CV/resume, you never know?????
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Permalink Reply by Elsie Collins
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Oh--I expect nothing at all to come of it!! His first repsonse was, "It's very difficult to get a work visa in England now." But as you said, you never know, which was my thinking when I handed it to him. The Universe has an amazing way of suprising us, when we do our part!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Cynthia G Peacock
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Hat calendar?
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Permalink Reply by Elsie Collins
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Hi Cynthia, Yes, my hat calendar. For the second year, I have self published a hat calendar, which I sell in my Etsy shop. It's always fun to select the top 13 favorite hats of the previous year, and decide which hat will make the cover. I don't think I can find the photo of it in my library, so if you'd like to see it, you can at www.orsinimedici1951.etsy.com. You will find it on the second page.
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Nice! (calendar)
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Permalink Reply by Elsie Collins
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Thank you Cynthia!! Happy you like it!!! It is also a nice thank you gift to send to my best repeat customers each year!!
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Permalink Reply by Susan Fage
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Yes loving the calendar Elsie! Wow..Irene is very popular!
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