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Friday, February 3, 2012
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Friday, January 27, 2012
The National Bridal Show - January 2012Check out Global
News tonight at 5pm and watch your Milliner being interviewed live from the show!
I'm heading off to the opening of the National Bridal Show where I'm presenting ROMANCE the
bridal collection!
Drop by and say hello!
Friday January 27: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday January
28: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday January 29: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Congratulations to Marta!
Marta
is the first lovely bride to wear my new peau de soie crystal pansies!  
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
New -- The Bridal Millinery Fashion Show!
I'm very proud to present
ROMANCE The
Bridal Millinery Fashion Show! The new bridal collection premiers to the public during The Wedding Co. bridal show this weekend - January 13, 2012 at the Carlu in Toronto.
The complete collection can be purchased and viewed through David Dunkley, bespoke millinery atelier.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
The grandeur and romance of the Royal
Wedding has David Dunkley's bespoke millinery busier than any previous season.
David's Royal Millinery training is showcased in his selection of materials and bespoke millinery techniques. Dupioni silk flowers, French silk veiling,
ostrich cockades, peau de soie flowers, bows and organza gardenias with crystal dusting all speak to the wearable fantasy David
has created for the bride's perfect day.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Toronto Star
Imagine my surprise to discover not only was I mentioned by
my mentor Milliner Lori Bond on Monday in an article Hats off to a renewed fascination -- today my lovely snake skin
millinery is featured in The Style List section! Check out the links below!
The Style List article
Hats off to a renewed fascination
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Intuition Stress Drink Happy New Year!
Here's a fun way to start
the new year -- millinery from my Royal Wedding Collection was used in a commercial for "Intuition"!
Take a look at my "Media/Video" page and you can see the video.
Here's what the company has to say about
it's product;
"Imagine waking up everyday
feeling refreshed, strong, confident and ready to take on the world. Intuitive women know that one of the most important
things a women can have is her well-being. Yet in today’s hectic world it is not always easy to take time to do what
is right for you. When we are in tune with our bodies, mind and spirit we can experience everything life has to offer.
Let Intuition help you become more in tune with your body, mind and spirit so that you can experience
life to its fullest!"
Friday, December 30, 2011
Fascinator - Two Day Only New Year's Sale!
For two days only!
Purchase a KC's Hats fascinator
at 50% off!
Sale is only good for two days (December 30 and 31, 2011)
I am extending this sale to my
loyal blog readers! I've not posted this or advertised the sale within the store! Therefore mention this blog
posting to receive this special pricing!
Happy New Year!
(Sales applies only to
fascinator in stock and all sales are final)
Thursday, December 29, 2011
TIFF and Princess GraceI had the pleasure to see the new Princess Grace exhibition
at the TIFF Lightbox here in Toronto. The exhibition was charming and I would encourage you to visit - of course the
Princess's collection of hats was one of my favorite display!
One of my pet peeves while checking one's coat is
watching the coat check person either crush your hat or place it on some rickety shelving unit. However the TIFF Lightbox
has the best 'hat check' in the city! I was so impressed I just had to photograph it and share.....
That would be my cashmere hat in the bottom right box!
Bravo to TIFF!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
7:51 am cst
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
7:23 pm cst
Monday, December 19, 2011
The cloche completed....Here's the completed cloche I posted about last week!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Happy Milliner!I don't often post images of millinery on the block -
however......I'm so excited about this felt hat I wanted to share it with you! Could this block look any sexier with
it's rope locking down the felt and the pins struggling to hold on....
I'll have this completed in two
days!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
KC's Hats and Robin MacDonald'sThursday's Open House!I couldn't resist having something new for our Open House Thursday,
December 8, from 5 to 9pm!
I started to drool when I found this fabric - cashmere meets wool and wait it gets better
-- meets Alpaca! OMG!!! Cashmere, wool and Alpaca -- it's to die for!!!
I knew once I found it I had
to have it for Thursday's opening!
Monday, December 5, 2011
KC's Hats guest artist Jewler Robin MacDonald of OrnataYou're Invited!
To meet guest artist Jeweler Robin MacDonald of Ornata
Thursday, December 8, 2011
5-9pm
998
Bathurst Street
Refreshement will be served
  
Beauty
in all its forms, rituals, and the natural world, are all influences found in the Ornata jewellery line.
An inspiration may reach deep into the past but the resulting creations are meant for our modern world.
They are pieces that will be worn every day, to be enjoyed for their beauty and their resonance. They
are meant to become part of your personal expression. They become… you.
Robin MacDonald is the
designer/owner of Ornata. Robin started Ornata in 2010 after several years spent expanding her skills
and material knowledge in various design fields. New materials inspired new projects and design directions.
Robin studied fashion design at Ryerson and fine arts at NSCAD; she developed leatherworking skills
in a studio producing bespoke furniture for Canada’s top interior designers, among other things.
After a number of years working in partnership Robin decided to venture out on her own
to develop a jewellery and accessories line. The dream was to bring all of her experience
and inspirations working in various materials together to work with the natural beauty of gems, and
the sculptural and creative potential of metalwork, which led to the launch of Ornata.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Milliner David Dunkley at the Moose Show  Looking for something to do this week!
Come visit the KC's
Hats booth at the Moose Show in the CBC Barbara Frum atrium in downtown Toronto!
Admission is free!
You
can't miss my booth it's huge!!!
Thursday and Friday 10 - 8pm
Saturday 10 - 5pm
SEE YOU THERE!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
National Ballet of CanadaI'm very proud to announce the National Ballet of Canada gift shop will
be displaying and selling an exclusive collection of fascinators designed by Milliner David Dunkley of KC's hats.
This collection will be available starting Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the world priemier of "Romeo and Juliet"
and through the Christmas season with "The Nutcracker".
Thank you to the Gift Shop committee for choosing
my millinery.
Monday, October 31, 2011
ETalk and KC's Hats!
6:19 pm cdt
Friday, October 7, 2011
Flash Mob Dinning!!!!Toronto's first flash mob dinner and I was there!
I couldn't resist sharing my evening with you!
"We were the people who waited
until 11 a.m. Tuesday morning to find out by text message or email that our dinner in white would be on the cobbled streets
of the Distillery District at 6:30 p.m. We had scored physical invitations (a rarity these days)
that laid out the code of dress and conduct. On attire: “With the exception of shoes, guests’
entire outfit must be white. Hats and creative attire are permitted, but always with a nod to the elegant and chic nature
of the event.” On food: “Whether you bring a splendid creation from home or pick-up
from your favorite gourmet counter, plan to enjoy an appetizer, main course and dessert.”
Here's a link to
the event a great article I'm quoted in from the Toronto Star (with more images)
  
Monday, September 19, 2011
Art Show with Fiona St. Clair at KC's Hats!b  Hats As Photographic Art
On Wednesday, September 28th, KC's Hats will become an art gallery
for the evening to showcase the work of Fiona St. Clair.
After seeing a show of
Fiona's unique photography, I invited Ms. St. Clair to photograph my work. The result is a collection of vibrant
and incredible abstract interpretations of my millinery creations.
Fiona has unleashed
her "inner painter" through the magic of digital invention. Her website
is in development and I will be posting a link just before the show!
These imaginative
art pieces have to be seen to be believed, and will be available for purchase during the show. Fiona has also
produced a 20-page book, called The Book of Hats that will also be available.
Location: David Dunkley, KC's
Hats 998 Bathurst St.
Time: 6-9pm
Space is limited please RSVP to David@KCsHats.com
Fiona's work will be on display Sept 28 - Oct 2,2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Red Hat SocietyThank you to the Queen (Eleanor) of the Red Hat Society in
Oshawa, Ontario for giving me full creative freedom to design millinery for her. I had a blast designing with these
colours!
Eleanor and her fabulous Red Hat gals recently visited KC's Hats while in Toronto. Eleanor wore this millinery
at the grand luncheon and fashion show for the many chapters of Red Hat Society ladies throughout Ontario -- Debora Granich
(CEO of the Red Hat Society of California) was the guest speaker.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Picture HatI created this wonderful millinery for a client attending the
Kentucky Derby this season.
I'm really loving the very long purple arrow head feathers with the shaved and
dyed ostrich quills!
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