Black Smocked Satin & Pearl Bead Millinery Crown – Wedding, Race Day & Formal Headpiece by Melissa Rath Millinery

A stunning black smocked satin and pearl bead millinery crown — a sophisticated and beautifully textured headpiece where smocked satin creates a captivating pattern of delicate bow-like forms, each centred with a lustrous white pearl bead.

Handcrafted in Central West New South Wales, the crown is built on a sinamay base for lightweight structure and flexibility, with a smocked satin overlay that showcases exceptional artisanal skill. The white pearl beads at the centre of each bow catch the light with a subtle shimmer, creating a beautiful contrast of black and pearlescent white. Mounted on a black satin-wrapped headband for a comfortable and luxurious fit throughout the day.

A versatile and elegant piece that pairs beautifully with a wide range of ensembles, from classic black and white to vibrant colours. Suited to women of all ages — a wonderful choice for weddings, race day, galas, and formal occasions.

Perfect for Derby Day, Spring Racing Carnival, Melbourne Cup, weddings, galas, and formal occasions. The black and pearl palette pairs beautifully with black, white, ivory, and monochrome ensembles.

Each piece arrives in a white box with a magnetic lid, making it a wonderful gift or a stylish way to store and protect your crown between wearings.

Handcrafted in Central West New South Wales, Australia, with careful attention to construction, proportion and detail.

One-of-a-kind. Ready to ship. Carefully packaged for protection.

For longevity, it is best to store this headpiece in the box that it came in, and if possible, stuffed with tissue paper.

In the event that you need to clean the headpiece, a damp cloth should suffice.

All hats and headpiece are packaged in either a black hat box or a white box with a magnetic lid and tissue paper to ensure safety during travel.

A flat rate for shipping has been applied to all products in this store which is $20 within Australia and $40 international.

I understand the excitement that comes with a new purchase and endeavour to ship your new piece within 1 to 2 business days of purchase.

If you are not happy with your hat or headpiece, please contact me to arrange a return and the item must arrive in the same condition that it was received in to ensure a full refund.