Reed Crawford

Writing in The Guardian about the autumn fashion shows, Belle Lawrie described: "the fantastic impact of Reed Crawford's tall hats (this milliner has been with Cavanagh for but the past ten days)".

[5] Reed Crawford's high helmet-like cloche hats for John Cavanagh continued in 1960, but they were also joined by similarly high-line designs in pleated tulle.

Cavanagh's outfit, a suit with pleated skirt and long jacket, was accessorised with a small white petal hat created by Reed Crawford.

[11][12] Although Reed Crawford was working within the couture system, his key interest was in radical design and material combinations.

[18] Reviewing his 1964 autumn/winter collection, she said: "As for Reed Crawford's hats, they beggar description, especially his cocktail confections: high-standing exclamation pieces stuck through with monstrous hat-pins.

[20] His Dress of the Year hat – one of his less radical designs – is part of the permanent collection at the Fashion Museum, Bath.