Hats off to Middleton retailers

Date published: 11 May 2018


With the forthcoming marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Middleton Shopping Centre, invited its retailers to make ‘A Hat Fit for a Royal Wedding'.

Using basic craft materials and materials in store, the brief was to create a hat that reflected the name of the shop, its products or services.

Twenty-nine shops rose to the challenge and their millinery masterpieces, fascinating fascinators and crafty crowns.

Lynette Howgate, Manager of the Middleton Shopping Centre, said: “We have been amazed and the creativity and imagination displayed by our retailers – some of the hats are truly inspirationa.

“This competition is a very local celebration of an international event and we wish the couple every happiness.”

The hats are currently on display opposite Lean & Green and near to the Xercise4Less gym entrance at the Middleton Shopping Centre.

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