The Elegante Collection
From striking angled ostrich feathers to soft sophisticated mushroom pinks, deep Royal blues, to spicy reds, The Rachel Skinner Millinery Elegante collection fits every millinery need this summer, from high drama stand out Ascot show piece to chic summer gatherings, with every wedding, race, and gala in between.
Rachel’s signature luxury fabrics marry her traditional millinery techniques, sumptuous awareness of texture and intricate fondness for embellishment, with feathers and silks, hand sewn petals, leaves, organza flowers, and bows atop of wide brims, pill boxes, and 2026 newcomer, a frequently common request: ‘the hattinator’. This season Rachel also introduces pieces with the needs of the millinery newcomer in mind. This customer is new to hat wearing, she wants day long comfort, light fabrications, but no reduction on style or impact. You’ll find notes in each collection page with ideas for where and how to wear, along with stand out features and details.
Sinamay and Silk foundations are true to the RSM philosophy; luxury, timeless, ethically sourced and made with exceptional quality.
Rachel Skinner Millinery Elegante.
2026
An elegant headband made from a striking braided fabric, beautifully overlaid on a lightweight sinamay straw base.
Easy to wear and perfect for those who don’t usually wear hats — it’s so light and comfortable, you’ll barely know it’s there.
Fabrication: Hand made. Sinamay, cotton grosgrain
Colour: Black and fuchsia - the Aurora can also be made in other colors and fabrics, please enquire for details.
Fit: One size. This halo pillbox fits to the head with elastic.
Rachel’s tip on styling: The Aurora looks great with hair tied back, down or on short hair!
Reminiscent of classic 1950s elegance, this stylish down-brimmed hat is crafted in rich navy blue straw and overlaid with delicate cream veiling.
Finished with a few carefully placed feathers, it offers a beautifully timeless look with a touch of vintage glamour.
Fabrication: Hand made. Sinamay, veiling and feathers. Can be made in other fabrics.
Colour: Navy blue, cream and magenta
Fit: One size. Fits to the head on an Alice band.
Ideal to wear for: Royal Ascot, Henley Regatta, Glyndebourne picnics, summer weddings, mother of the bride/groom, Buckingham Palace garden parties, Goodwood, Salon Privé.
Reminiscent of classic 1950s style, this elegant hat features beautiful detail in the straw weave, finished with a simple quill for a refined and understated decoration.
Timeless and sophisticated, it’s a graceful nod to vintage millinery.
Fabrication: Hand made. Buntal straw.
Colour: ivory, pink and black. Can be made in other colours.
Fit: One size. Fits to the head on an Alice band.
Ideal to wear for: Royal Ascot, Salon Privé, Goodwood, Buckingham Palace, mother of the bride or groom and guests at summer weddings, Glyndebourne picnics, race day, the Henley Regatta and other social occasions.
A romantic asymmetrical hat, beautifully finished with soft vintage-style veiling and delicate organza flowers accented with light feathers.
This elegant design adds timeless charm and sophistication to any special occasion look.
Fabrication: Hand made. Sinamay, veiling, organza flowers.
Colour: fuchsia, cream. Can be made in other colours.
Fit: One size. Fits to the head on a wire band.
Ideal to wear for: Royal Ascot, Salon Privé, Goodwood, Buckingham Palace, mother of the bride or groom and guests at summer weddings, Glyndebourne picnics, the Henley Regatta and other social occasions.
