Caring Hat Project
A profoundly human commitment
Between listening, proximity and attention, La Maison Fabienne Delvigne cultivates an intimate and personalised approach, now extended through the Caring Hat, an elegant hat for those who lose their hair following cancer treatment or other illnesses.
An exceptional relationship
Since its inception, Maison Fabienne Delvigne has fostered a close relationship with its clients, based on listening, proximity and trust.
True to this spirit, Fabienne Delvigne continues, despite the success and the years, to favour intimate and personalised encounters, in a private setting conducive to discussion and advice.
Driven by this core value and the desire to bring even more well-being to the people she supports, the creator initiated a project in 2021 that is particularly close to her heart: Caring Hat.
This project arose from a growing demand from clients of La Maison Fabienne Delvigne who, faced with illness, have become patients.
Some of them, who had previously come for joyful occasions like their children's weddings, naturally turned to the designer with a new expectation: to create hats suited to their situation, following hair loss.
They expressed the wish to find an elegant alternative to existing solutions, such as wigs, beanies or scarves.
Touched by this request, the designer took the project to heart and brought Caring Hat to life.
She wanted this initiative to be open to all women, beyond her usual clientele, because when it comes to illness, we are all equal.
Elegant despite hair loss
The Caring Hat project was born from a deep conviction: to offer people facing alopecia, particularly following cancer treatment or another serious illness, an elegant, comfortable and non-stigmatising alternative to traditional solutions.
Before its launch, Fabienne Delvigne submitted her idea to Professor Martine Piccart, who immediately recognised it as a pioneering initiative, addressing a human reality beyond the medical sphere. Supported in her endeavour, the designer then brought this project to life.
Beyond the hat, the Caring Hat helps to regain confidence, dignity, and self-esteem, by restoring elegance to its rightful place, even in the most fragile moments.
Fabienne Delvigne
Caring Hat Fund
A solidarity commitment
To broaden her commitment, Fabienne Delvigne is co-founder of the non-profit organisation Caring Hat Fund, whose mission is to make the Caring Hat accessible to all people affected by hair loss due to serious illness.
The association makes it possible to offer these creations, either partially or in full, to patients who cannot afford them, in a private, calming, and caring setting, far from the medical environment.
At the heart of this approach is a strong conviction: to make beauty accessible to all, to accompany each patient with respect and gentleness.
Discover the Caring Hat Fund initiative.
A significant recognition and breakthrough
Thanks to the pioneering commitment of the ASBL Caring Hat Fund's volunteer members, a major breakthrough has been achieved in Belgium.
From 1 July 2024, people suffering from hair loss due to serious illness can receive reimbursement from their mutual health insurance for certain hats and headwear, thereby facilitating access to solutions that are appropriate and respectful of their well-being.
A creation in service of humanity
Each Caring Hat is meticulously designed, adapted, or custom-made to complement every face.
Made from natural, soft and breathable materials, it envelops the scalp comfortably, while recreating volume, elegance and security.
Much more than just a hat, the Caring Hat helps to regain confidence, dignity, and self-esteem.
