The creations of Maison Fabienne Delvigne are intended to be timeless. If needed, they can be refurbished or adapted over time. The quality of the raw materials used in the manufacturing process, along with the exceptional craftsmanship of the Maison, both contribute to the durability of the creations. Most of the raw materials are of natural origin, such as banana fiber extracted from the petioles of the banana tree.

Maison Fabienne Delvigne stands out for the innovation, aesthetics, and elegance of its creations. All hats are handmade with great skill and attention to detail to ensure their durability. While this requires a significant investment in time and craftsmanship, it highlights the exceptional materials used in hat making, which explains their price.

The Maison also offers the option to repair or reshape your old hats from Maison Fabienne Delvigne to give them a second life.

Maison Fabienne Delvigne is constantly in search of extraordinary fibers or special materials. Beyond creating exceptional products, the Maison strives to use eco-friendly materials that respect the work and economic survival of artisans. The goal is to contribute to maintaining their invaluable activity and the balance of an entire ecosystem. It is of utmost importance for Maison Fabienne Delvigne to help these artisans perpetuate their work over time.

Fabienne Delvigne usually presents the quality of the materials used to her clients, so they can become aware that purchasing her creations makes them custodians of the ancestral know-how and an invaluable heritage.

Banana fibre

Like a cycle, the trunk of the banana tree releases it’s stalks after sharing its fruits with us. This initially rough fiber, often abandoned on the ground or burned, could spread diseases or end up lost and wasted. However, through meticulous purification, it is rid of insects and other parasites.

Then, fiber by fiber, they are placed in traditional looms where they are finely woven in workshops in the Philippines or Cameroon. The result of this painstaking work is a sublime material resembling linen with a delicate sheen. Some are blended with silk threads for various purposes. This material is dedicated to creating numerous exceptional works. These creations are the result of a circular and humanitarian economy.

Indeed, the adventure doesn’t end there. For our Maison, women are at the center of our efforts. Thanks to this new opportunity, many women have found their independence and can sustain themselves autonomously.

Of course, for us, the creation process continues. After arriving at our workshop located in Brussels, at the heart of Europe, the material is delicately and manually colored, and then sculpted and shaped under the skilled hands of the creator. In our hats designed by Maison Fabienne Delvigne, you will find this slightly iridescent raw material, a symbiosis of nature, humanism, and art.

Buntal fibre

Buntal is a natural and organic fiber derived from a palm tree with large leaves, primarily found in the Philippines. The fibers are harvested and transformed into long, rigid strands. These strands are then placed in traditional looms and assembled by hand. The result of this meticulous work is a sublime material with a pearlescent reflection.

 

Abaca Fibre

These natural fibres come from a species of banana tree native to the Philippines.
They are extracted from the heart of the trunk and sorted according to their thickness.
They are then placed in traditional looms and knotted by hand.
The result of this meticulous work is this sublime material, fine and shiny, with colours varying according to the season, giving it a unique appearance.

It is in the workshop of the House of Fabienne Delvigne that these materials are delicately and manually coloured.
They are then worked to give birth to new creations imagined by the House of Fabienne Delvigne

 

 

 

The materials arrive in our workshop in their natural colours. They are dyed at the Maison Fabienne Delvigne based on samples provided by customers to match the creations to their outfit(s). The use of natural pigments as much as possible reduces the impact on the environment. Handmade production also helps to reduce energy consumption and achieve better water management.

Dyeing on demand also allows the House to have little material waste. Opting for artisanal rather than industrial production has a significant benefit for the planet, as the latter requires the use of large quantities of chemicals and energy.