Together with Hat academy teacher Elaine Mergard, Evelyne Wheeler of West London celebrates almost 50 years of millinery creativity. Both milliners have seen the highs of the ‘60s, the crash of the mid 70’s then the revival in early 80’s, another slump in early 90’s but now in 2014 we are all on a hat high!!  Whether it…

Is the 'button' still a popular trend this year, or is the pillbox making another revival?
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Jessica Frank is a young milliner from Perth Australia and loves to push the limits in her creativity. This simple latex twist together with creative photography has helped to get her name out there for costume millinery and bridal and race headwear with a difference! This is one of…

Hats have always captured the attention of Alisa Fleming of Michigan ever since she was a little girl. She would see her grandmother wearing her church hats on Sunday morning, looking like a queen. Although she has been making hats for many years when she discovered Hat Academy she commenced the…

Why wouldn’t you wear wide brimmed hats if you are tall, elegant and enjoy every Fashions on the Field event at race meets in Cairns, under the Tropical North Queensland sunshine. Ana Pribylova's love of wearing hats led to her passion to make hats for herself and friends. The…

Milliners are multi-talented creatives and photography is often another string in our bow. Hatspiration Celebration applauds every members contribution in Hat Academy to create over TEN THOUSAND inspiring photographs of hats and headwear in all styles & genre! We asked ten top contributors in Hat Academy to choose their favourite hat photograph amongst the community pics, detailing the…

Encourage your children to love wearing hats and it will last a lifetime. Such is the experience of UK milliner, Jayne Alison who as a child embraced any occasion to wear a…

Jo-Anne Rolfe's hand sewn shapes are designed and made using New-Old Stock. These vintage materials and fabrics have been found in millinery warehouses and private collections across Australia.…

On a cold and bleak winters day this lovely lime cloche will brighten the world and you will be noticed in the crowd. This very lady like hat made by milliner Sheila Dozier is set to entice and allure! With a roll up on one side and down on the other plus a gutter on top it certainly…

Russian born, Tatiana Rakhmanina made her first hat at 12years of age under the watchful eye of her grandmother, Larissa who was a milliner in St Petersburg in “the golden age of hats” – the first half of the 20th century. Tatiana’s study of languages and world cultures led to a…

This classic Steel Grey Mad Hatter has a pleated brim which gives a fresh twist to the overall design. The velour felt is rich in colour and texture and extremely soft to the touch. Can you spot the fine hand stitching?…

When you see the label “Sharper Millinery - Brimming with Style” you are immediately inquisitive to find out more. Sharp in millinery talent and photography, the label is a play on the owners name…

Wire is essential in millinery to give & maintain shape but we need to hide the wire for a good finish. If you do not want bulk of binding this great hint is a simple solution.
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This striking Bowler has been created by Edith, a Hertsfordshire milliner. How innovative is this classic bowler with a large PVC hand sculpted rose. Over the last eight years Edith has mastered her millinery skills enabling her to make ‘chef d’oeuvres’ or masterpieces which her customers immediately fall…

With over of 4½ hrs of video tuition, this set of lessons of French Flower Making techniques will enable you to create nine unique flowers to complement your millinery styling. All patterns are included in this Course as well as a free stiffening lesson.…

Marilyn Van den Berg proclaims: "What other accessory really says I've arrived, polishes and outfit and turns heads.... an amazing hat!" We couldn't agree more!

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David Osaduke puts it frankly why he loves hats - “because they are my livelihood!” What a challenge to all to strive towards this, whether you are a beginner or currently treating it as a hobby. It has been his passion since 1988 and David continues to perfect each bespoke piece in his studio Toronto, Canada. This piece was created…

“Els Robberechts Hat Design” was established in 2000 and Els opened her Hat Shop in the centre of Ghent, Belgium in 2003. As a professional milliner she offers her clients personal attention to assist them in their choice of the perfect design. Each piece is handmade in the studio and made of the highest quality of…

A billabong was just the right setting for an Australian Mad Hatters Tea Party with seven lovely ladies. Central Queensland Milliner, Lynda Dwyer Ninness has chosen a creative setting to photograph her latest collection. Having such an eye for detail with all her creations this setting reflects the same. Spot the cup cake with a mini hat on…