BESPOKE AND BRIDAL APPOINTMENTS ARE HELD AT THE RACHEL SKINNER MILLINERY BOUTIQUE IN LEWES, SUSSEX

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MOTHER OF THE BRIDE APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR LEWES BOUTIQUE OR BY VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT

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THE RACHEL SKINNER MILLINERY BOUTIQUE IS JUST AN HOUR FROM LONDON BY TRAIN

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WE ALSO OFFER VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS

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BESPOKE AND BRIDAL APPOINTMENTS ARE HELD AT THE RACHEL SKINNER MILLINERY BOUTIQUE IN LEWES, SUSSEX · MOTHER OF THE BRIDE APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR LEWES BOUTIQUE OR BY VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT · THE RACHEL SKINNER MILLINERY BOUTIQUE IS JUST AN HOUR FROM LONDON BY TRAIN · WE ALSO OFFER VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS ·

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE OR GROOM

Rachel Skinner Millinery is a go-to whenever the Mother of a Bride or Groom is looking for the perfect hat to wear on this special day.  Rachel’s jewel box of a boutique, formerly found in London’s Primrose Hill and now located in the Sussex Market Town of Lewes, has been catering to a loyal and vibrant clientele of bridal families for over 25 years. 

Rachel understands the stress of weddings, having designed hundreds of bespoke wedding hats. The RSM Bespoke Wedding Millinery Service is a finely tuned process, perfected over many years.  Customers are invited to a private personal consultation, which can also be conducted virtually for those unable to reach the boutique in person.  An expert at designing pieces that compliment a customers face shape, hair style, and wedding outfit, enhancing their confidence, Rachel  also never fails to consider the practicalities of the big day:

BESPOKE MILLINERY - HOW IT WORKS

Customers are welcome to bring a friend or family member with them to their design consultation. Following the consultation, a fitting will be scheduled. 

There is usually a space of between four and six weeks from the Design Consultation to the Fitting. This time is essential because Rachel is a traditionally trained professional milliner. She uses intricate millinery techniques taught to her by Sir Frederick Fox - Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved ‘hatter’ in whose salon Rachel received her apprenticeship. Rachel honors traditional methods of millinery craft and is an advocate of preserving traditional  techniques, part of her mission as co-founder of the British Hat Guild.

Every Rachel Skinner Bespoke Bridal Millinery design is hand blocked, shaped and sewn. Pieces can be optically dyed in custom colors to suit your outfit, and  enhanced with individually cut, colored, shaped and sewn silk petals and adornments, and custom finishes such as hand manicured and dyed feathering, individually embroidered crystal and pearl beads or vintage brooches.. 

RACHEL SKINNER MILLINERY

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE OR GROOM

BESPOKE APPOINTMENT

Please note - we will always ask for a phone number to reach you on - this is so that we can reach you as some emails from an unrecognised email address can be automatically sent to junk folders. You can also add studio@rachelskinnermillinery.com to your address book. Please check your junk folder for a reply - we aim respond to all enquiries within 48hrs.

WINTER HOURS AT THE RSM BOUTIQUE

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WALK INS - FRIDAY TO SATURDAY, 11AM - 4PM

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BY APPOINTMENT - MONDAY TO THURSDAY 10AM - 6PM

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WINTER HOURS AT THE RSM BOUTIQUE · WALK INS - FRIDAY TO SATURDAY, 11AM - 4PM · BY APPOINTMENT - MONDAY TO THURSDAY 10AM - 6PM ·

  • ★★★★★

    “Following a lovely chat at Rachel's beautiful shop in Lewes, I was thrilled to commission a custom headpiece for my niece's wedding. When the headpiece was ready, I couldn't have been more excited to wear it on the day. Rachel had color-matched the silk flowers perfectly to my dress, creating a piece that was not only beautiful but also uniquely personal to me. It was the perfect finishing touch to my outfit, and I received so many compliments! Rachel's exceptional talent and dedication truly shine through in her work. I can't recommend her highly enough.”

    Annabel, Lewes

  • ★★★★★

    "Rachel is charming to work with, is professional and skilled with over 30 years of experience. All of this coupled with her exceptional creativity and design flair puts her on a par with and even surpasses some of the top milliners in Britain today."

    Audria, Lewes

  • ★★★★★

    “Rachel's shop is the most beautiful little gem of a place! She has a brilliant eye for the most elegant and sophisticated things in life, and her beautifully designed hats and gorgeous shop are testament to that. Rachel has an uncanny knack for knowing exactly what will suit you and will advise accordingly. She's never pushy though, just super friendly and helpful. If you're looking for a hat for an event, then get in touch with her to make an appointment or pop in during her opening hours.”

    -Sarah, London

  • ★★★★★

    “Rachel’s shop is nothing less than magical. The only problem was deciding which of her amazing designs to choose. And the service is sublime; Rachel took her time and was patience personified. She knew exactly what I wanted and what looked good on me. One of the best shopping experiences I’ve had in a very long time.”

    Victoria, Brighton

  • ★★★★★

    “If you want a chic, professionally made, and personal service, Rachel is your woman. Her expertise is unparalleled and she’s a pleasure to deal with.”

    Charlotte, Reading

  • ★★★★★

    “Rachel was amazing. She unpicked my rambling request and thoughts. She spent time understanding me and creating a fantastic hat that made me special and confident. Amazing, would totally recommend.”

    Lilla, London

  • ★★★★★

    “Amazing hats, such creative flair and a wonderful person to work with.”

    Janine, Tunbridge Wells

  • ★★★★★

    “I was recommended to visit Rachel Skinner Millinery for a special occasion head piece. I travelled from London to Lewes and met Rachel at her wonderful little shop just near the station. Managed to colour match my outfit and get my dream hat all within a pretty tight time frame. Rachel was awesome and her amazing history as a milliner truly stood up to the task. The shop is a hidden treasure trove of beautiful designs that can be bought off the peg or designed bespoke. Can’t recommend her enough!!”

    Sue Lynne, East Grinstead