Established in 2012,
Lila specialises in handcrafted, couture headpieces that combine contemporary design with experience, skill and artistic flair drawn from almost a century-long family tradition in craftsmanship.
Now more than ever, we believe quality and skilled workmanship should be celebrated and treasured. Nothing can compare to a beautifully designed and skillfully handcrafted adornment filled with character and individuality.
Our collections are praised for their outstanding craftsmanship and truly original designs, and we are best known for our signature flowers created from clay. The intricate, lengthy process involved in producing these delicate blooms demands that each petal be sculpted by hand, resulting in startling detail and a distinctive finish. Each flower is unique. Our gold designs are painstakingly hand-gilded with pure 24ct gold leaf, using a technique that makes the gold look 'worn-off' creating a deep, warm sheen and a luxurious, 'antique' feel.
Beautifully feminine, our floral headpieces are extremely versatile, suiting any style: from elegant, classic and understated, to opulently antique and romantically bohemian. While they evoke the delicate nature of fresh flowers, they carry the character and individuality of artisan creations, making these the ultimate heirloom pieces.
Our passion for nature has also inspired a collection of exquisite designs created with crystals, pearls and gemstones. Unlike the commonly used method of exposed twisted wires that often look awkward and unattractive, our pieces are hand-embroidered or intricately weaved with micro-wiring. A technique a lot more difficult and time-consuming but worth all the effort as it results in seamless, jewel-like pieces.
Our headpieces are available from Lila directly with each piece handcrafted to order in our London studio.
Maintaining the quality of a couture, artisan production we do not do wholesale but have recently developed a small number of special collaborations that reflect the exclusive nature and versatility of our work, such as our limited collections for
Claire Pettibone and
Freya Rose, along bespoke commissions by designers and stylists on bridal and fashion catwalk and editorial.