How Fascinating!

Why are fascinators called fascinators?

1885 crochet fascinator

The noun fascinator had long had an association with headgear and in the 19th and early 20th centuries a fascinator referred to a lightweight knitted or crocheted headscarf as evidenced in various novels of that time. It seems the word comes from the latin "fascinatus" meaning "to bewitch, or cast a spell on". The English language verb "to fascinate" means "to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall", "to arouse the interest or curiosity of; allure" or "to transfix or deprive of the power of resistance, as through terror".

What's a hatinator?

The term hatinator, which emerged in the early 2010s, is used to describe headgear the combines the features of a hat and a fascinator. This particular style of headgear favoured by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is sometimes described as a hatinator.

As this was chosen to be appropriate for the headpieces worn by ladies, clearly we cannot fail to impress when we do wear one - so what are you waiting for? Whether you have a wedding to attend as a bride, mother of the bride, mother of the groom, a wedding guest, bridesmaid, perhaps you have a day at the races to attend coming up, a hen weekend, a dinner dance, a ball, a party - whatever the occasion, a fascinator will complete your outfit and we have we have a vast selection for you choice here at Especially For You! One of our fascinators will "enthrall, allure and transix" those around you!

In the little video you will also see that we have unique hand made 'Congratulations' cards on our wall of fascinators.