Monday 14 January 2013

Crown and Glory





Images courtesy of Crown and Glory


In early 2011, Sophie King had a problem.  Floating in her mind was the image of the perfect hair accessory: delicate feathers, hand painted to form a single butterfly.  Why was this a problem? Because such a thing just didn't exist! Well, they say that if you want a job done well you should do it yourself, and that's exactly what Sophie did.  
  
The result of that first spontaneous project was Crown and Glory, which in the time since the first collection of assorted, hand painted butterfly pieces hit the internet has expanded into an international fashion accessories brand that boasts fans such as Teen Vogue, Grazia and Company magazines, popstrels Amelia Lily and Little Mix and Queen of Alternative Weddings, Rock n Roll Bride.  In 2012, Sophie and her lilac locks were hired by high street fashion chain Oasis to custom make headbands for excited punters at their party for Vogue's Fashion Night Out (staged in a window display on Oxford Street, no less) and accessorised the collection of Italian designer Danilo Gabrielli for his SS'13 collection at London Fashion Week. 

Images courtesy of Crown and Glory

Crown and Glory Hair Accessories are inspired by the whimsical, the ethereal and frivolous. 
Crown and Glory brides love multicoloured petticoats, strings of twinkling fairy lights and Irregular Choice shoes. You're safe in the knowledge that, whether you choose a piece from the existing collections or dream of a custom design exclusively for you, there's not a cluster of Coq feathers or diamante tiara in sight. It's ok, you can let out a collective sigh now.

Images courtesy of Crown and Glory

When she's not crafting up the latest creation to wear in your hair, Sophie is dreaming of being a mermaid, Instagramming photos of her cats and buying shoes (and dresses, and bags, and jewellery...) From the trend-led collection launched each season to the bespoke commissions her fabulous, creative customers challenge her with each week, Sophie and her team craft everything by hand here in the UK, so your new headwear will truly be one of a kind. 

Images courtesy of Crown and Glory


Photography Credits;
www.devlinphotos.co.uk

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