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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.
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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.
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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.
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