Natalie Chan – Fashion Designer – Head Pieces – Hair Fascinators

Natalie Chan began her fashion career in 2001; she attended AUT and studied pattern making and garment construction. While studying, Natalie also worked in the textile industry for three years at the retail fabric store, Global Fabrics.

After completing her study, Natalie undertook an apprenticeship for Trelise Cooper during 2001 – 2002 and worked in Trelises’ retail store from 2002-2003. During this time Natalie also worked for the in house designer Rohmana at her store “The Cupboard.”

In 2002, Natalie had an opportunity to stock her label in the store Cocorico in Parnell. By 2005, Natalie had sustained a market that adored her feminine and fun outfits; she decided to go it alone and opened up her workroom in Parnell as a retail store. Not only does she sell her range in store, but she also designs and sews bespoke items for balls, weddings and for “every day wear”.

Most of Natalie’s clothes are designed as “one-offs”, as Natalie is a strong believer of individuality. Each range is designed with vintage, feminine and theatrical elements in mind, which hark back to yesteryear where women dressed for all occasions.

Natalie’s aim is to bring back femininity and the hey day of the headpiece and beautiful dressing. Most of all she wants “to see the confidence expressed in women who dress to show off their individuality and femininity.”

Natalie Chan started making head pieces and hair fascinators early on in her career. At first it was to complement her fashion shows and photo shoots but through word of mouth, Natalie made them a staple fashion accessory for the races, weddings and other special events. Recently head pieces and hair fascinators have become a popular trend and Natalie’s hair pieces have appeared in the Simply You Summer 2007 edition (as seen in the Media page). From there, Natalie’s head pieces and hair fascinators have been in high demand.

All headwear is designed and created in New Zealand from Natalie Chan’s atelier. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to have a bespoke headwear created for yourself

Natalie uses her eye for detail and fashion know-how as a stylist for visual merchandising, photo shoots and product launches.

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