Bespoke Millinery Form

Hello, Millinery Lover 🖤

Please complete this bespoke commission form carefully and in as much detail as possible to help me clearly envision your headpiece.

Before you begin:

* I do not copy other milliners’ designs. When you commission Pearls & Swine, you get a Pearls & Swine piece. Please don’t send other milliners’ work for “inspiration” — it blocks me creatively. If you want another milliner’s design, please support them by buying from them. 

* A 50% non-refundable deposit is required before I begin. The remaining balance is due before your headpiece is sent. Time and materials cost money, and I work closely to your brief. (I’ve never been asked to refund anyone on a bespoke commission, but I need to cover my back as I’m sure you can understand)

* Bespoke pieces are non-returnable unless faulty (There’s never been an issue, but once again, just in case…). Once complete, I’ll send you images, and any concerns must be raised at that stage. Once the piece is in your possession, refunds are not possible. This is your piece, made to order.

* Your budget dictates materials and time. The average bespoke hat commission is £260. Please check my website for typical pricing my headpieces sell for.

(For small, inexpensive accessories such as a simple flower hair clip or flower crown, Etsy may be a better fit.)

* Enquiries are no obligation — no pressure, no chasing. I’m thankful for your support, so I’ll treat you the way I want to be treated. My life mission is to make you happy through the medium of millinery! 💖

* I retain ownership of the design. I interpret your brief creatively and may explore similar ideas in the future. If this is an issue, please talk to me about it in advance as I don't want to upset anyone.

* Please come with a clear brief when contacting me. Constant changes or excessive emails waste time and materials. Feel free to take a look at my Site Shop and my Archive of past designs if you need inspiration. 

* I don’t sketch designs beforehand. We create together, and I bring the brief to life. I have an extensive collection, which showcases what I’m capable of creating. If you prefer to see a hat before buying, please choose from my ready-to-wear collection.

* I reserve the right to decline a commission if I don’t feel inspired to create with all my heart. Sometimes, people contact me with an idea I just can’t feel excited about (which is as frustrating for me as well as the customer ☹️) Also, if communication is difficult, I reserve the right to decline future bespoke commissions from you. The process should be enjoyable for us both.

Thank you for your time — this helps speed everything up, and I’ll reply ASAP.

Bink x!