So, you have an awesome outfit for that special occasion – all that’s left to do is spice up your look.
Come check out the very first OVER-THE-TOP Hats show for inspiration.
OVER-THE-TOP Hats are a fusion of passion, fashion and fascinators. Each is hand-made and no two are alike. The show will take place April 1 to 29 in Cumberland and has already attracted interest from outside the Comox Valley.
“The Gatehouse Bistro and Gallery exhibits unique and provocative artworks, so these hats are definitely a perfect fit for our venue,” owner Belinda Jones said.
“OVER-THE-TOP Hats are all about awakening imagination in everyone and staying young at heart,” said creator Lori King. “What better way to evoke creativity than to have a series of vignettes of varying palettes and themes.”
Hats are made from, well, you name it: CD’s, yogurt containers, bubble wrap, membership pins, shoulder pads and wicker baskets.
Featured displays include New Year’s Eve, Easter and Red Hat Society themes.
“Most of all I am excited to present ideas for using colour combinations in our wardrobes” King said. “You will see lime with green, scarlet with light blue, and hot pink with jungle prints.”
Hats can ben viewed at the Gatehouse Bistro & Gallery, located in the old Leung Store at Penrith and Third St., popularly known for its ambience, service and eclectic European fare. It's considered the "cultural signature of Cumberland" and offers the perfect showcase for these passionately innovative, wearable 'art' pieces.
Though the OVER-THE-TOP Hats display will be open for regular hours in April, there are openings Sunday, April 1 from 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, April 5 from 7:-9 p.m.
For gallery information and sample menus visit thegatehousebistro.com or call 250-336-8099.