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Laurence Bossion's diary, chapter 1
At milliner Laurence Bossion, where craftsmanship meets the demands of made-to-measure, we have been developing a unique savoir-faire around three essential lines without sacrificing creativity or fantasy, for over 30 years with a wealth of experience.
Timeless classics
Like white shirts, tailored blazers, pairs of pants with darts, effectively chic all-weather imperses, Laurence Bossion's timeless pieces have a primarily masculine destiny. Panama hats, berets and stetsons appealed to men, of course, but not only. Parisian women, famous for their sense of masculine-feminine, since at least Georges Sand, made them classics for themselves and their friends, just as they did with the great hits of the men's wardrobe.
Since then, at Laurence Bossion, timeless styles have made their way through each season, true to their shapes that are as solid as they are graceful.
Winter is warmed up by rabbit felt fédoras with adjustable edges and fitted caps, available in a range of colors and sizes (€179 to €320), accompanied by cloches and capelines with feminine lines (€240 to €340).
Summer unveils a collection of panamas - in a variety of models, shades and sizes - to style every head just right (€129 to €290).
Even easier to live with, the Tuileries beret in merino wool (€58) boasts a range of 24 bright colors and unique linings, often cut from carefully sourced vintage fabrics.
The collections
Crazy about materials, textures and colors of course, Laurence Bossion acts and creates like a fashion designer. An object, an image and a memory act equally in her brain to spark a thousand ideas that will renew her collections. Each season has its own tempo, its own inspirations and, above all, its own new creations. In her laboratory, Laurence develops proposals that come to her as ideas come to the fashion world: with imagination, innovation and technical flair.
Twice a year, the workshop unveils limited series collections - between 80 and 120 unique pieces fashioned around a freely chosen theme.
Each creation tells a story through antique materials, vaporous veils, distressed felts or delicate embroidery.
In spring-summer, straws, sisal and panamas rise up into spectacular headdresses for weddings and equestrian events: large capelines, airy veils, big taut bows or "tocado"-style head jewels. Prices: €295 to €795.
In autumn-winter, caps, bells and bobs in archival fabrics, worked, perforated or embroidered antique felts, and small evening headdresses. An assertive collection for cocktails and glamorous openings. Ranging from €220 to €795.
Made-to-measure
When an idea for a hat comes to us, when a desire follows, it's probably the harbinger of a unique creative adventure to come. As true in fashion as it is in luxury millinery, this axiom of made-to-measure, which supports the path between idea and realization, must be accompanied by attentive listening and appropriate responses.
The beating heart of the company, made-to-measure is conceived as a dialogue. Each customer is received at the atelier - ideally by appointment - dressed in her own outfit and accessories. After identifying her personality, her desires and the context of the event, several trials enable us to define the style, materials, colors and ornaments.
An estimate is drawn up based on the models and finishes chosen, plus 20% for made-to-measure (minimum €80). Allow an average lead time of one month, depending on the season and the complexity of the model - the atelier sometimes allows itself two-day turnaround times for urgent orders. A first fitting adjusts span and inclination, before final delivery in an elegant box bag. The atelier also offers coordinated clutches and stoles and, for the more cautious customer, hat boxes.
An exceptional service, in the great tradition of Parisian haute couture houses.