The coolest, classiest hat in SL

Insiders Heads Up:
Remember the fabulous Avengers TV Series and how absolutely cool and classy Emma Peele was!
Well CC Ode to Miss Peele is a tribute to the original kick-your-butt fashionista who is still a fashion icon today.
Check out these amazing takes on the Ode to Miss Peele by bloggers across the grid

Kymsara Rayna

Karla B

Faithless Babii

Wise Sandalwood

2012 Spring Hat Collection in store now!

The highly anticipated 2012 Spring Hat Collection by Couture Chapeau is now in the store and already making waves across the grid. Customers old and new have been flocking to the store to see this stunningly sophisticated collection of hats made with exclusive sculpts and textures.
Today, we feature blogger Blossom Sweetwater who was the first to descend upon the store immediately after a personal invitation went out to her.
http://bsweetwater.blogspot.com/2012/03/couture-chapeau-2012-spring-hat.html

CC Zeta Chapeau (Blogger review copy)

MEILING & Couture Chapeau

It's no secret that Chigadee London and Balthazar Fouroux are the whiz content creator team collaborating with the MEILING brand in SL. The outfits in SL are almost exact replicas of the RL deal and coupled with a stylish Couture Chapeau hat, you will definitely make a memorable statement. If you have any doubt, just check out the photos below.

Style Card:
M - Pressed Flowers Gown at Creative Souls Event

CC Ingrid Chapeau at Couture Chapeau

Tribute to the Mighty Sparrow

Couture Chapeau pays tribute to the greatest calypsonian of all time , the Mighty Sparrow, with the release of the Sparrow Stingy Brim Fedora.
This hat is sweet like the maestro himself with high quality sculpts, realistic textures and finished with tri colour feathers of the TnT national flag.
Look carefully at the vendor photo to glimpse Sparrow's album cover with him in the real ' ting'.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%20Mecum/42/106/26

Sinatra Fedoras

Presenting THE SINATRA FEDORA

Couture Chapeau has just released an amazing new fedora à la Old Blue Eyes himself.
The Sinatra fedora is worn by all the kewlest performers; Timberlake, Bloom and Mraz just to name a few.
The hat comes in a variety of amazing leathers with stitching and realistic shading in all the right spots. These UNISEX copiable hats feature:
- a low lag No Fuss Fit resizer Menu
- Exclusive sculpts by master sculpt artist Balthazar Fouroux
Look for the additional Summer collection of straw and gingham plaids in middle of the store.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%Mecum/42/106/26

Soooooo real Fedoras

MAH BOGART FEDORA - CLASSIC BLACK


MAH BOGART FEDORA - CAMEL


MAH BOGART FEDORA - White & Pink


MAH BOGART FEDORA - Black & Pink


MAH BOGART FEDORA - White & Black


MAH BOGART FEDORA - Brown & Black


MAH BOGART FEDORA - CLASSIC White


Couture Chapeau's best selling Bogart Fedora got even more realistic with fantastic new exclusive leather textures. The incredible detail includes stitched seams, edges and shading in all the right spots.
These UNISEX copiable hats feature:
- a low lag No Fuss Fit resizer Menu
- Exclusive sculpts by master sculpt artist Balthazar Fouroux
Psst... a Denim Blue Bogart Fedora & a Pork Pie Fedora are NOW on PROMO (this weekend only) for only 50 L in the central display.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%Mecum/42/106/26

A new level of style and quality! Vogue Hat No. 1

CC Vogue No. 1
The amazing first Vogue Limited Edition Hat - the CC Vogue No. 1. has just been released!
This hat is like no other in SL, built with the most realistic sculpts and treated with the finest textures to capture all the subtle nuances of a great hat. The hat is scripted to offer: 1. 8 colours to go with any of your outfits, so it's like having eight hats! 2. Low lag resizing script for a no fuss fit. AND...the hat comes with SEPARATE HAT HAIR, a stylish Bob in four colours! ONLY 100 hats will be available for sale and then it will be gone from inworld forever! Come check out a DEMO today. Look for the display in the window to the right of the landing point (West Wing of Store).
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%20Mecum/42/106/26

HIGH quality, LOW price GIFT ideas!

It's not too late to find a unique quality gift which won't break the bank!
Couture Chapeau in collaboration with The Prop Shop just released a FUN HOLIDAY HAT full of "hos" which includes a transferable matching Holly brooch - the set is only 50L!
PLUS... there is a no transfer HOLLY BROOCH which is FREE for EVERYONE! Look for it on the counter in the middle of the store.
While you are there, check out the fab SANTAS which have been the talk of SL!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%20Mecum/42/106/26

Biggest traffic count everrrrrrrr! 9390

My 4 year Rez day was sooooo much fun and so many people dropped in to say hi and get the hat that my traffic count went up to the highest everrrrrrr! Thanks everyone for your wonderful well wishes.

The Coolest Fedora in SL!

Soca Fedora Straw

Soca Fedora Seed

Soca Fedora Rum

Soca Fedora Pitch

Soca Fedora Cane

Couture Chapeau has recently released THE COOLEST FEDORA in SL.
Nicknamed the Soca Fedora, this hat is the fashion statement for all the hippest models and movie stars. In five amazingly realistic textures, this high quality sculpty hat also features a lag free resizing script for a perfect fit.
Check them out in the middle of the store with the NEW sign. You can't miss it!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%20Mecum/42/106/26

Only TWO DAYS LEFT!

We have had a great response to the contest and there is still time for you to enter.
The prizes are really interesting and unique and everyone is telling us they are having loads of fun just taking the pics!
You can pick up information on the rules and view the entries on the terrace of Couture Chapeau and Cafe Casablanca to see what it is all about!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%20Mecum/42/106/26

Four Perfect Hat hairs for men - ONLY 5 L

CC Black Hat Hair for men

Life just got MUCH easier for men in SL! Well... for men who wear hats!
I painstakingly modified HAIR FOR MEN to fit perfectly under the men's hats sold at Couture Chapeau.
I poked and pulled the strands, retextured and added a resizing script for easy fittings on bigger heads.
They are TRANSFER, so all you fine ladies can come get a box for your bfs! lol
Check out the photo to see the perfect fit. They are available in blond, black, red and dark brown.
You can find them them in the middle of the store in the men's hat section.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%20Mecum/42/106/26

BEST FEDORA IN SL

I've just released The BEST FEDORA IN SL... MAH Ultimate Bogie Fedora.
It is an exact replica of the classic fedora worn by Humphrey Bogart. Every subtle nuance is there in the shape, form and texture. Each hat has a resizing menu for a No Fuss Fit.
Check them out in the middle of the store!
I couldn't resist putting in the last photo of Bal and I having a hoot recreating that famous shot of Bogie and Bacall in Casablanca!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%20Mecum/42/106/26

Bogie's Broads & Their Hats

Following on the heels of the highly successful Oh So Sophia Retrospective, Couture Chapeau presents "Bogie's Broads & Their Hats".

This new collection features hats and headpieces worn by leading ladies paired on the silver screen with the inimitable Humphrey Bogart during the 30s, 40s and 50s.

All hats are made from high quality and exclusive sculpties by Balthazar Fouroux and styled with hallmark detail and flare of Chigadee London.

Miss London will also be releasing a small but fabulous clothing collection under her namesake to accompany some of the hats.

If you haven't seen the Oh So Sophia Retrospective, do pop into the store to see this highly acclaimed collection.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vade%20Mecum/42/106/26

Seaweed Section of Oceania Line

L to R: Short Flirty Dress, Bubble Top Dress

L to R: Train Dress, Long Flowing Skirt Dress
L to R: Mermaid Pants, Bubble Top Pants

Created from the most delicate glass textures, the Seaweed Section of the Miss London Oceania Line is a delight to the eye.
Edged in bronze touches, this outfit has perfectly matching seams both on the sides and between the top and bottom to give a seamless 'catsuit' look. All skirt pieces have a 'twist' feature which allows them to sway to create a flirty flowing dance feel!
The tiara fits most hair and the 'seaweed' flexy pieces also sway to your every movement. All prim pieces come with a resizeable menu for a no fuss fit for even the most challenging of shapes.
This is a TOTALLY ORIGINAL Collection with exclusive textures made by Chigadee London. The designs are of her own with no photo-sourcing from RL Designers.
COPY and TRANSFERABLE Gift versions are available at
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maldives/59/208/21

Couture Chapeau presents Oceania on Sat, May 9

Inspired by the vibrant colours of the sea and venetian glass, Chigadee London has conjured a startlingly stunning hat and clothing collection called Oceania.
This is one of the most unique collections in SL made with original textures and no photo-sourcing from clothing of RL designers. The beautiful clothes created under the Miss London label, have been made with Chigadee's trademark stamp of attention to detail, design and fit.
The Oceania Collection will be launched at an Open House Event on May 9, starting at 10 AM SLT to 1 PM SLT at the Couture Cove Fine Shops. This informal presentation will feature friendly models walking around the store to show off the collection.
The store will feature a MUST SEE display with larger than life props by the inimitable sculpty designer, Balthazar Fouroux (The Prop Shop).
Miss London will be there, happy to chat with customers about her new collection.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maldives/59/208/21

SPECIAL PROMO
Take advantage of the special launching promotion of BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE of outfits in the Oceania Collection.
1. When you buy an item in the Oceania Collection, you will get one of the SAME OR LESSER VALUE.
2. After you have purchased the item, please send Chigadee London a NoteCard with your NAME, Transaction details and your request. Please indicate whether you want a transferable or copiable item.
3. Please allow 48 hours for Chigadee to send the item.
4. THIS OFFER EXCLUDES FAT PACKS.
5. THIS OFFER IS FOR OCEANIA COLLECTION ONLY AND WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY DURING THE LAUNCH TIME.
6. NO REFUNDS ON ANY ITEMS IN THIS COLLECTION

Uber Hip Pork Pie Hats

CLOCKWISE: Patches, Rust, Red Plaid, Music

CLOCKWISE: Classic Black, White & Black, Houndstooth, Black and White

UBER HIP PORK PIE HATS
These utterly realistic sculpty Pork Pie Fedoras are perfect for SL performers and their adoring fans - from rock stars to jazz musicians. Made famous by the great Thelonius Monk and Frank Sinatra, they are now being worn by Justin Timberlake, Orlando Bloom and Jason Marz!
These hats come with a terrific animation, drum 'ba da dum' and of course feature the easy to fit resizing menu.
Check out the demos at Couture Chapeau on the back wall in the UNISEX section and on the counter.
BTW... they look super cool on women too!

New Carrie Fedoras

The popular Carrie Fedora (the one she wore in the Sex and the City movie) is even more fabulous with a new hatband, textures, sound and an animation! And it's still the same price!
Look for it at the back of the store on the central pillar.