A Truro milliner is joining the likes of Cartier, Faberge, Swarovski and Jasper Conran making unique masks for a celebrity ball being held in London.
Holly Young, who makes bespoke headwear from her studio in Truro, has created a Cornish chough for a man and a flamingo for a woman, which is on display at London's Selfridges in the run up to the event on July 9.
Celebrities including Joanna Lumley, Paloma Faith, Ben Elliott, Cara & Poppy Delevingne, will visit the store, or be represented by their personal shoppers, choosing their favourite to wear at the Animal Ball, hosted by the Elephant Family charity.
Recommended by Piers Atkinson, whose designs have been worn at many red-carpet events, Holly was tasked to create a bespoke pair of masks that reflect her interpretation of an endangered animal – to be gifted to guests paying up to £1000 per ticket to attend the event.
Holly was thrilled to be asked to make masks for the Elephant Family Charity ball saying: "I chose to make two bird masks because birds are my most favourite creatures from the animal kingdom. The first one is a Cornish Chough which is a very rare and endangered bird and is on the Cornish emblem.
"I thought it was the perfect opportunity to highlight this elegant and endangered bird whilst celebrating its beauty. The second bird I chose was a flamingo because they are such a fun and iconic animal. Who wouldn't want to dress as a flamboyant flamingo?"
