Bijou Van Ness

On the Cover of Four Seasons Weddings!

Bijou — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:35:07 +0000

Four Seasons, a global luxury brand, manages the finest hotels, resorts and residence clubs around the world. So it is such a great honor to have the Bijou Van Ness Cascade hat featured on the cover of the inaugural weddings issue of Four Seasons Magazine! The Contessa and Brigitte hats are also featured in the magazine, in the “Leading Lady” spread, which showcases glamorous gowns and accessories that capture the allure of Old Hollywood. The shoot, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, was photographed by Giuliano Bekor and styled by Monica Cotto.

Trunk Show at The Millinery Guild Boutique

Bijou — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:19:37 +0000

We will be having a trunk show this Saturday, April 21st, 11am-6pm, at The Millinery Guild Boutique, 7767 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036. Come by for some fabulous hats, champagne and hand-dipped chocolate fortune cookies by Ladybug Fortune Cookie Company.

Featured in 2012 Bliss Celebrations Guide

Bijou — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:27:59 +0000

The Bliss Celebrations Guide 2012 was recently released and the images from the Parisian-inspired cover story are beyond gorgeous. Photographed by Carla Ten Eyck and styled by Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the shore, the story captures a champagne reception of a modern day runaway bride. Featured in the story is the Bijou Van Ness Rosa fascinator perfectly paired with a beautiful Ivy and Aster dress.

A Hat For The Duchess of Cambridge

Bijou — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:13:46 +0000

All of Los Angeles was frantically abuzz this past July when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to our town. The Royals were staying at the British Consul-General’s residence in Hancock Park, which coincidentally is just a few short miles from the Bijou Van Ness studio. During the Royal Visit, I gave Her Royal Highness a Bijou Van Ness fascinator as a token of my admiration and in commemoration of Her Royal Highness’ visit to Los Angeles. It was a grand honor and thrill to design and create the couture fascinator.

Recently, I received a letter from British Consul-General Dame Barbara Hay. Her letter states that the Private Secretary to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge asked her to thank me for the fascinator. She concludes the letter with a personally handwritten note, which says “I wish you much success with your business which seems very promising.” I am truly honored and touched!

Fall Winter 2011 Collection Now Online

Bijou — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:11:23 +0000

The Fall/Winter 2011 collection of Bijou Van Ness hats is now online. You can view the full collection here. Hope you like all the new styles and images!

Spring 2012 Bridal Market

Bijou — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:39:35 +0000

We’re very excited that the Bijou Van Ness Bridal Collection was part of New York International Bridal Week alongside some of bridal fashion’s biggest names. The collection for Spring 2012 included a variety of unique and elegant hats, fascinators and headpieces. We had the privilege of meeting with an array of amazing buyers, stylists, editors and more. Can’t wait to get our newest styles on the heads of stylish brides around the world!

Click here to see what brides.com thought of our feathered hair clip.

3rd Annual UNIQUE LA Spring Show

Bijou — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:44:08 +0000

It’s that time of year again! The 3rd Annual UNIQUE LA Spring Show is this weekend, May 7-8, in the penthouse of the California Market Center. Get the rare chance to meet and shop directly from over 300 hand-selected designers and artists at the largest independent design show in the country. Come by and visit us at booth 236!

Royal Wedding Viewing Party at The White Dress by the shore

Bijou — Mon, 02 May 2011 00:01:02 +0000

While Prince William and Catherine Middleton exchanged vows in London, across the pond, in Clinton, Connecticut a royal wedding viewing party was held at the beautiful bridal boutique, The White Dress by the shore. Owner and stylist, Beth Chapman was interviewed by the press wearing the Bijou Van Ness Riviera Rose fascinator. Several members of her team wore Bijou Van Ness as well.

Click here to read more about the royal wedding viewing party and coverage.

Photography by Carrie Roseman

The Royal Wedding

Bijou — Sun, 01 May 2011 04:54:34 +0000

Yesterday was the much anticipated royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen designed the beautiful and elegant long-sleeved lace and satin wedding dress, reminiscent of Grace Kelly’s dress when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco. 1,900 guests were invited to the ceremony in Westminster Abbey and the royal dress code required all ladies to wear a hat. It was so much fun to see the beautiful assortment of chapeaux worn by the guests. World-renowned milliner, Philip Treacy, designed hats for numerous guests including Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles, Princess Eugenie and Beatrice of York, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Zara Phillips and Victoria Beckham.

A very warm congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!

Bridal Collection Debuts at NYC Interantional Bridal Week

Bijou — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:16:28 +0000

I just returned from a very exciting trip to New York City where I debuted the Bijou Van Ness Bridal Collection during bridal market. The collection included silk satin fascinators, pillboxes made from Italian Mikado silk, hand-sculpted sinamay hats with vintage pearl pins and exotic straw turbans with Swarovski crystals. I had the opportunity to meet with amazing buyers, press, stylists and more. Brides.com called the hats “superchic” and included Bijou Van Ness in a list of favorites from the show. Truly honored!