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I see these tiaras as pieces of delicate favourite flowers. She had a bouquet of Jewelled swan crown
sculpture and although they may lilies
only be worn for just one day, they London Catwalk
look beautiful displayed under a TATIANA, a character in William
Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s
glass dome or in a glass cabinet, to be Dream’. A fashion designer commissioned
enjoyed for years to come, and this tiara to set off a stunning burnt orange
hopefully passed on to another and gold floating gown.
generation as an heirloom. JEWELLED SWAN- Using rich jewelled
If you would like to commission colours this tiara was shaped so that it

your own tiara, I would be delighted would sit proudly at the front of a tall
bouffant hair style. It mirrored the colours
to discuss your requirements. Each of the jewel-coloured chiffon gown.
piece is unique and individual, and
prices vary depending on the amount
of work involved, but generally range
between £200-£400 GBP.

DETAIL OF EACH TIARA
Sister’s Wedding GOLDEN ORIENT - My
sister wanted something with a slightly
oriental feel. The shape was to enhance the
design of the sleeve of the dress and the
detail in the embroidered lace.
V&A Museum The photos you see are
samples made for the V&A and the
completed tiaras were of a higher quality
finish, along with some changes to colours
chosen. sisterscrown
ART NOUVEAU - Commissioned by the
V&A Museum, London the inspiration for
this was simply the Art Nouveau era;
beautiful, fluid, sinuous and organic lines. I
have to confess this is my favourite.
DRAGONFLIES - Commissioned by the
V&A Museum, London I have a great
affinity with insects. Dragonflies have a
delicate fairy-tale appearance. Along with
their iridescence they appear to just perch
where they land. This was the look I wanted
to capture.
HEARTS OF GOLD - Commissioned by the
V&A Museum, London This nearly became
the design for my sisters’ wedding. It was
one of the designs commissioned by the
V&A but they requested it to be made in
silver instead of gold.
Brides
CATHEDRAL - A traditional wedding dress
in cream was worn and the tiara was based
on elements of architecture of the bride and
grooms’ church
LILY - Having a small budget but wanting
a unique and personalised tiara, this design
was simple, pretty, and based on the brides’