IT’S HATS OFF TO CHARMAINE

Exeter based Boutique known as Charmaine’s, is proud to be the first outlet in the area to take stock of the exciting and innovative collection of hats designed by the well known Milliner, Peter Bettley who sells out of Harrods.   Clean and contemporary, the range takes their lead from fashion’s trend towards a softer more fluid style of dressing.  Peter Bettley’s glamorous hats are famous for being the favourite headwear worn by Ladies at Ascot.  One specification from Peter Bettley for promoting the range is that they are for sale only and not for hire to ensure that they always look at their impeccable best.

Quote from Charmaine Stevens (owner of Charmaine’s):

“I am absolutely delighted to be the first retailer in the ……………… to stock Peter Bettley hats.  These hats are amazing, whether you are looking for traditional, discreet, glamorous or big and blasé, there’s something for all.  The hats complement perfectly the latest range of beautiful wedding outfits and eveningwear in store, as well as the other accessories including Mint jewellery and newly acquired unique range of Stephe Gray Bags”. 

Charmaine makes regular buying visits to London.   And her range in store includes designer labels such as Consortium, Basler and Ghost, Hunza, Jora, Gallamo & Karen Millen.  At Charmaine’s you will find beautiful Prom dresses, fabulous ball gowns and stunning wedding outfits as well as beautiful accessories.  Miss Bristol is a client and wore one of Charmaine’s fabulous evening dresses in the competition……………..

Quote from Charmaine Stevens (owner of Charmaine’s):

“As well as new stock, we also sell client’s outfits which have been “misbuys” or only worn once.  Often when I receive them, they still have the original label on them and I sell them on at a fraction of the cost!   I have a number of regular clients who are Aristocrat ladies who attend Society weddings and events and can only be seen in an outfit once!  Our range also extends to lingerie including “Sloggi” to help achieve the perfect silhouette for the clothes to look at their best and help the client feel like a million dollars!”

Contact:

Glen King/PR/Marketing

Charmaine Stevens

Charmaine’s

Higher Huxham

Belmont Road

EXETER

T: 01392 221 777

M: 0797 398 5513

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

Charmaine Stevens originated in London and moved to the West Country 18 years’ ago.  She is married with one son aged 18 who is at Exeter University.  Having worked for the local Council for 8 years, Charmaine launched her Dress Agency in December 2005 selling an extensive range of ladies wear and has large dressing rooms, free car parking and a warm welcome.

Charmaine is running in the Race for Life event being held on 2 July at Killerton in aid of Breast Cancer Research and looking for sponsors.

Peter Bettley:

Using traditional millinery methods and pure craftsmanship, this exclusive collection offers unstructured hats in soft mesh, silk and organza. Smart cocktail hats and Alice bands offer a striking alternative for day or evening wear with a finishing mesh and feather decoration.   In contrast, structured hats present innovative, futuristic looking shapes. Crown heights and brim sizes vary in order to give the wearer maximum choice, also offering trims that flow elegantly with the body to create a highly feminine image.  

Synonymous with the PETER BETTLEY house style, this season's signature design is the Stealth, displaying a head-skimming wing of sinamay on a concealed crown. New silk and sinamay fabrics provide a glittering metallic finish displayed through a layer of gold and silver lurex. Also silk organza provides a unique transparent quality, together with appealing hand crocheted finishes of specialty straws and sinamay.