Sophie Allport's Discussions
Happy Millinery Mother's Day!
As a milliner i feel very much like a mother.. My hats are my babies. The ideas form in my…Continue
Started May 6, 2016
Race Day Tips For Customers?
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Sometimes you are approached by experienced race day enthusiasts who are confident in what…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jane Arnold Nov 18, 2015.
Aus Spring racing trends 2015?
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With the Australian Spring Racing Carnival right on our heels, we are wondering what trends do you see being popular this spring? In clothing there has been talk about sheer/transparent tops with…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elaine Mergard Sep 10, 2015.
More Millinery in movies! The Dressmaker.
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Who doesn't love a movie with hats in it? Well we are excited to say that there is a new one on the way! Set in a rural Australian country town, the film…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by GAYE LAWRENCE Aug 27, 2015.
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Christine Amanda replied to Sophie Allport's discussion Target audience?Sophie Allport replied to Irina Bluebird's discussion Melbourne Cup FestivalSophie Allport replied to Emma Ryan's discussion Internships and getting further experience in millinerySophie Allport replied to Silpa Kohler's discussion Split leatherSophie Allport replied to Greta vom BERG's discussion Metal foil for makin headpieces and hat trimsProfile Information
- I Love Hats Because?
- They say something about everyone! Hats have the ability to transform the way someone looks, feels and acts. They are works of art.
- About Me
- I started Millinery in 2013 when I was lucky enough to get into an intensive week long course with Elaine, from Hat Academy.
I have always loved going to the races and getting all dressed up. Where i was living at the time in central QLD had very sad millinery options to choose from at the local boutiques and i had always thought to myself, i could make something like that! I had recently discovered Hat Academy online and also saw that Elaine was teaching an intensive millinery course during my holidays but unfortunately it was booked out. Elaine sent me an email last minute when another student pulled out and as the saying goes, the rest is history.
Since attending Elaine’s course, I have honed my skills through Hat Academy and attending various millinery forums and classes from incredible milliners from all over the world. I realised very early on that i wanted to make sure i had my own aesthetic so i chose to learn from milliners I admired for their techniques, skills and finishes rather than their designs specifically. I spent lots of money on materials and practiced different things and eventually i came up with my own ideas, techniques and unique spin to things.
I have spent the last 5 years as a full time Milliner, in Brisbane, Australia, working on my craft and creating my own unique millinery aesthetic and i can’t wait to help other milliners discover their own unique style and skills.
During my time as a milliner i have developed a deep passion for craftsmanship and quality materials and love using luxurious materials like leather, parisissal and tinalak straw, to mention a few.
I think it is absolutely incredible that we as milliners have the ability to turn humble material into works of art that share a little bit about us with the world and have the potential to take on a new life on the wearers head.
- Website
- Www.allportmillinery.com
- Facebook Page link
- https://www.facebook.com/allportmillinery
- http://instagram.com/allportmillinery
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Elaine Mergard said…
So pleased you found my site online, Sophie. Millinery is such a Creative Art. I am here to help you learn these skills. Any queries I am only an email away.
To make the most of Hat Academy remember to read through the Welcome Page - Read here
Best Wishes, Elaine
- AgAtelier by Agnes FIzzano said…
Dear Miss Allport,
I absolutely adore your head pieces!
I am only a passionate beginner in the millinery world, but your work is very inspiring! Thank You! Agnes Fizzano (AgAtelier)
