Stylish visors and caps by London designer Karen Henriksen

Eastbourne takes pride in itself as the Sunshine coast 
of southern England. 
It boasts six miles of beaches along the English Channel coastline.  
Photo © Lucia Carpio 2018

The reputation of our British summer weather is in tatters this year.  The way the strong sun beats down on us in these two months is like nothing we had experienced before in the UK.   Disbanding the image of a wet British summer to distant memory, the Southern coast facing the English Channel can make most days feels like the Mediterranean coast as the heatwave continues.  Which is why it is ever so important to have proper protection for our heads against harmful UV rays.

Karen Henriksen's visor - the Bali classic - in panama.

Hats made of straw are ideal this time of the year, either for going about in town or country.
Usually when we think of straw hats, we think of a Panama, the traditionally brimmed ones “made from the plaited leaves of the Carludovica palmata plant or toquilla palm found in South America, or Ecuador to be exact,” according to Wikipedia.

At the SCOOP trade fair held at the Saatchi Gallery in London last week, I was pleased to find stylish and lightweight Panama straw visors designed by Karen Henriksen which she has made in her London studio.  Its flat semi-circular shape means it can easily fit into one's bag when not in use. A new version features a visor with an attached cap which makes a lot of sense for added head protection.

Karen Henriksen's Filey in panama.

Karen Henriksen's cap design in violet-fade Irish linen. 

Also on offer is her a new cap design made in Irish linen, as shown her in the pictures above and below.

The Inge which sports a generous pleat on one side, echoed by the small pleat detail on the peak.

Karen applies innovative pattern-cutting and brings her passion for a milliner's aesthetic to everyday headwear designs.  

For more of Karen Henriksen's lovely creations for his and hers, you can visit her website.