Getting Back To Biznatch

 

Something Ate My Photos

Sorry. All the photos that were in my blog are gone.. Kapoot.. I'm trying to restore them but it looks like it's doubtful from what I've been reading.. I still have  www.chapeaudujour.blogspot.com and the photos are still there, for the time being.. More Later... S. Montez Murphy... Peace Out

Popsicle Sticks

Tibi Collection

From Here

From Here

From Here

"Vintage Silhouettes" Art Fawcett Master Hatter..

Art Fawcett

"Vintage Silhouettes"

The Millinery Guild will be Hosting 

Art Fawcett Master Hatter

Saturday July 20th

11a-6p

7767 Beverly Blvd LA CA 90036

213 985 4784

Art Fawcett Master Hatter

Art will be bringing many hats ready to be taken home and coveted or you can order a custom hat of your liking... His work is supreme you will not be disappointed. His signature is fantastic ribbon work done with the best vintage ribbons he's collected over the years.  Read the article about Art from Kiekari.com HERE

Beautiful Ribbon Work

Custom Hat

Custom Hat

Millinery Classes with Kay Durden

Hello Everyone, Montez here!  I've had many requests for Millinery Classes but I haven't been able to work any classes into my schedule.  Lucky Us! Kay Durden is coming back to town with some really excellent classes. You'll walk away with a lot of knowledge and finished hats. Now is your chance this year to work with an accomplished and Experienced Milliner. Score!.I suggest taking all of the classes, then spread your wings and fly. Here is the letter of introduction from Kay to all of you.

      Hello California my name is Kay Durden; 

      I have been making, selling, and teaching hat making more than twenty years.  You are invited to join me at  

      one or both hatmaking workshops.  The first is 3-days and will be held in Colton.  The second is six days  

      and will be held in the Los Angeles area.  The three day covering and frame-making workshop will be held 



   June 21-23, 2013 in Colton at Comfort Inn and Suites. 

   450 North Sperry Drive, Colton California 92324; 

    909 825-9100 

The six-day workshop is being held 

  June 24-30 2013

  Best Western Royal Palace Inn & Suites, 

  2528 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles California 90064.  

The workshops fees range from $75.00 to $400.00 and include three new workshops 
where you may attend 4, 8, or 24 hours of hat making.  For descriptions and fees go  to the following link: 

http://www.kaysartofmillinerycalifstyle.com/class-registration.html



I look forward to seeing you at one of the workshops.

 Thank You, 

  Kay Durden
     

If there is enough interest and time permitting for Ms Durden we can schedule Two, One Day Fascinator Class at The Millinery Guild Shop Saturday and Sunday. This will be open to 6 students per class.   Please email if you are interested and we will set it up. 

Cristina de Prada "Hat Me Up"

Cristina de Pradas Hat me up line along with her couture line is now in the shop for the holidays..

Top Hat

The Mirrored HAT! Cache Cignon

 

Along with these new beauties I have the very popular tube hat worn here by Mondo winner of Project Runway Allstars

Carnitas.

 

 

 

 

 

Head Band Made From Vintage Japanese Kimono Fabric

"Vera" Tulle Head Band Visor

 

House of Nines Trunk Show 11/10 & 11/11

House of Nines Trunk Show... Stop In and Meet Tricia Roush from San Francisco.. Her Hats Magnifique!! Mens and Ladies Hats...
                                                   http://www.houseofninesdesign.com/

                                           

                                           When...  November 10th and 11th  11 am- 6pm

                                            Where..  7767 Beverly Blvd LA CA 90036

                                                           1 213 985 4784

Beautiful Details

Perfection

  

 Refreshments will be served...

Catching Up and Hey It's Basil..

MT Stylist

All Eyez on Amanda
Photo: Dani Brubaker Stylist: Michelle Tomaszewski
#mtstylist #Martin Margiela #Jean Paul Gautier #Dries Van Noten #The Millinery Guild #Fashion

9TH MAY 2012 | 1 NOTE

                                                                                    Toni Basil

Toni Basil Rocking The Rozmyma Turban

Yes she is that Gorgeous!

NoNo Thank You and You are Welcome

So privileged to work with  Louis Verdad with photos taken by Star Photographer Tony Duran.

      

Thank You

Liza Pano 6/9/2012

Liza Pano in her Royal Ascot Hat... She was a guest in the Royal Box. My first Royal Ascot Hat in the Royal Box no less! Thank You Lovely Liza.  More Pictures to come...

Lula Washington 5/15/2012

Lula Washington 5/15/2012

Fantastic Ballerina Lula Washington in the "Redid" and "The Mondo"  I know the redid has been in my work since 2006 it's just so darn cute I can't stop making it. I've noticed others Re Doing My Redid.

Toni Basil 6/16/2012

Toni Basil.. Yes 

Steven Lee 4/2012

Steven Lee Costumer for "Dancing With The Stars" he bought "The Mondo" in black with spikes He's cute.

Rena de Beer 4/2012

Digital Artist Rena de Beer 

Najilla and her Grand Daughter 6/2012

Najilla is a Poet and Comedian she's a feather "Did" woman. We see who her grand daughter is taking after!

Jose Sanchez 5/5/2012

Jose had my shop space before I got it. He is a hair stylist YAY! Lucky me!  

This is just a bit of photos I have of my customers, I'll post more so if you aren't here you will be. Thank You All!

 

Bijou Van Ness and Popavina Trunk Show 4/21

 Bijou Van Ness and Popavina Trunk Show 
           Saturday April 21st 11a-6p 

 There will be light refreshments! Yeah.

Derby Hats

Derby Hats!! Bijou Van Ness, Jill Cortemanche Millinery, Suweha Hats, Cadaver Couture, and Montez.. I'll be adding more shows,days and Milliners stay tuned!!!

When. Saturday 4/14 11a-6p
Where 7767 Beverly Blvd LA 90036

Jill Courtemanche Trunk Show Resheduled. 3/24th

Trunk Show for Jill Courtemanche has been rescheduled to 3/24 11a-6p.

Trunk Show Jill Courtemanche 3/17 11a-6p

She's Back!

    Jill Courtemanche and she's bring her new Mens line.  OK. ;)

   

Mondo + The Millinery Guild =...

Text Here

Here's Mondo looking cheeky whilst texting Cristina de Prada. He is now the proud owner of a Cristina Tube hat! He loves it. If you love it there are a few left at the shop.. Mondo is here for the Academy Awards he will be on the Red Carpet as the Fashion Commentator.. Thats my Boi!

Carnitas!

He's Cute.

I started a cap for him, only the visor needed to be sewn on. It's pinned on in the photo. Check.. He's holding Loli de Pradas book " Joaquin y Loli. Un Encuentro de Cina "... A beautiful book!  

Sewing on the visor. YES! Now I don"t have to do it.