The announcement of Frederick Fox, former milliner to the Her Majesty The Queen, as the 2013 Australian of the Year in the UK was a fitting tribute to a man of great talent.…

How best to wear a Pillbox hat? Elaine shares a couple of pointers.
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Every Bride will love this handcrafted tiara but Gatsby lovers will enjoy it also. Sally-ann Wrights pieces are uniquely designed and handmade with the best quality of materials. Her special skill creating…

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Loops & twirls add movement to the trim but they need to be strengthened to retain form. All the techniques are included in this lesson as well as how to create straw loops.
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Twigs & Honey specializes in hair adornments, accessories, design and fragrance. Take a journey as they unfold their story.

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This stunning mini top hat is hand crafted and truly original. Stand out from the crowd, each design is made in limited editions.

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Traditionally every bride peeps behind her veil. Home based Milliner, Wendy Freaney of Texas has come up with an alluring concept using pleated crinoline to create a bridal headpiece with real flair. Her hand made ruffled flower adds a softness to the whole design. Coming soon to Hat Academy, Lessons on all things…

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Designing is all about additions & subtractions in this lesson we learn how to add spots, pleats and give a straight droop brim a new shape.
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Stephen's vision over his thirty year career has consistently challenged preconceptions of what a hat is and means, and how it affects an outfit. This film is intended to reflect Stephen's creative genius and his peaceful temperament.
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A show stopper of a hat this deep purple Harris Tweed hat is stepped up a notch with a puff of bright pink veiling and a posy of hot pink tartan Harris tweed flowers with uncut amethyst centres.

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Paris Kyne has on offer a range of wooden hat blocks from the collection of William Beale/Mr. Individual who was a way famous Australian Milliner working from the 50's to the late 80's. When he died Paris purchased his entire hat block collection of…

Dublin milliner, Georgina Heffernan has adapted the turban technique to give a very contemporary look complete with a popular dragonfly trim. Turbans have been around for centuries and are traditionally known as a religious millinery hat. They may involve 5metres of fabric wound in any of 66 styles. Georgina's…

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A very romantic cocktail hat. Vintage ivory chantilly lace over a base of sage green Irish linen with a champagne coloured satin ribbon bow. Lined in ivory kimono silk. Inside petersham band The rim has been wired to keep its shape. A metal comb is attached to keep the hat in place when worn.…

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Amanda G. Joyner gives us a sneak peak into her collection she is creating for The Hat And The Little Black Dress  fashion show next month. The 80's classic movie The Labyrinth is the concept for her collection, using characters from the film to influence her millinery creations.…