It
has taken over two years of taxing work but finally The Little Hattery,
Cape Town’s go-to bespoke styling company, is ready for their spectacular
Steampunk launch party on Friday the 31st August at the new TRUTH headquarters.
Specialising
in handcrafted event wear, the Little Hattery recently worked with John Cleese
during the movie, Spud, and have enjoyed other commissions from celebrities,
high society and top establishments, with the task of bringing their ensemble
desires to life. Their latest work can be seen in the unique Steampunk
look that will be sported by the lucky TRUTH coffee staff at the new
headquarter store in 36 Buitenkant Street.
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| Close up on one of the creations from The Little Hattery |
“To
really get a Steampunk look going, it's got to be Sepia tones and monochrome as
your colour palette,” comments Little Hattery’s head designer, Kerry Hillier.
“Rebel shots of colour are allowed, but in a highly restricted "exception
proves the rule" situation. Yes to metal, leather, high detail, parts of
mechanisms, anything that references to the big tech advances of the industrial
age: wings for flying, guns for the onset of the semi-automatic, etc... Yes to
extravagant, no to flounce. It's about attention to detail while maintaining a
respect for function.”
Company
Director, Dominik Marszalek adds, “Anyone who likes The Little Hattery on Facebook is
automatically on the guest list for the launch party, and will be entered into
the draw to win their own signature steampunk top hat worth R1800. Keeping with
the theme, it will be free drinks for those dressed in full Steampunk gear.
Let’s hope they will make the moonlight mass bicycle ride through town – if
not, there is always TRUTH Coffee to give the riders extra pep.”
Situated
in Cape Town’s gritty design fringe, TRUTH coffee’s striking venue provides a perfect location for David Donde’s
artisanal approach to the coffee bean. The renovated industrial space is a
visual feast and home to a monster, Steampunk-esque Probat bag roaster with
polished copper piping, steel drums, gauges, dials and every bell and whistle
needed for the perfect cuppa.
“The Little Hattery have blown us away with
the Steampunk outfits and this party will be the inaugural event in our new
headquarters, while the official TRUTH store launch is planned for
mid-September,” remarks David.
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| David Donde of TRUTH Coffee in full Steampunk Gear |
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