Apr
The Palms Wave collection, is a journey from the most deep side of the craftsmanship.
Inspired by the fibers and leaves of the palms tree, that moves slow by the hot heat of warm countries and the way of weaving the ancient and versatile material.
The core motive of this season is playing with volumes that give space to create new shapes to use as adornments on the formal millinery hats.
The Palma Blanca de Elche, a decorative palm weaving technique, is unique in the world.
Originally developed for occult religious reasons, representing historical connotations of triumph and victory.
To create these intricate forms, palms are combined with lace, feathers, sinamay, sequins, taking the forms of origami shapes, which are the signature of the brand Ornella Gallo Di Fortuna.
This is a couture collection, specifically developed for Royal Ascot and formal occasions.
The hats are hand made in England. The special pieces of palm trees are form Spain, where it takes between 3 to 6 months to prepare the material by skilled people who are experts in this art of making palms flowers for the religious parades.
