Anyone can tell you that millinery is a combination of techniques, materials and an eye for details. It is a craft where fine lines and small details are the corner stone of what sets true bespoke and store bought pieces apart. Each milliner has their own style, their own mark and each has their own place in the industry. For milliner Julie Herbert, her place has been found in bridal millinery. Her success is going from leaps to bounds…

If ever there was a rising star in the millinery and fashion world to watch it would be none other than Alexandra Guy. She is a budding young milliner and qualified fashion designer whose work exudes elegance and style beyond her years. Being a Fashion on the Field enthusiast, Alexandra has been able to effortlessly combine all aspects of her interests into a very well informed combination of a successful hobby and burgeoning career. This…

With a foundation of quality materials, a wealth of knowledge and a thirst for creating truely stunning, timeless pieces, New Zealand milliner Monica Neuhauser has found her passion. Originally from Austria, she is forging her way in the millinery industry with a reputation of quality and style. Monica's work is easily recognised as standout spectacles among the crowd at any raceday, wedding or horse show. Read on to find out more about this…

Fashion and styling for race day events has always been a passion for Belinda Green, combining a mixture of old and new clothing and accessories to come up with the perfect look. Whilst this was always fun she now has the edge and is able to create the entire look from head to toe with her new found millinery abilities. This image displays a fabulous example of the stunning millinery Belinda creates as well as her abilities to…

When a high street hat purchase fell to bits before her eyes on the day of her nieces wedding, Helen Tilley decided to take matters in her own hands and learn to make hats herself! Through trial and error she has overcome each obstacle that she has encountered, constantly improving and refining her craft. Helen's designs are incredibly unique and have a way of grabbing attention in a subtle and feminine way like this gorgeous mix of burnt…

Delicate crowns are all the rage at the moment and Judy Parker's designs are certainly nailing the brief! We absolutely love this delicate pearl and leaf crown which features twisted pearl details as taught by Hat Academy Tutor Suzanne Madden and a halo of golden leaves. Judy's skills are certainly not limited to crowns, just by looking at her other designs you can…

Originally from Ireland, Noeleen has found her true calling since moving to Hong Kong and set up a fantastically successful millinery business. Since following her passion, Nono has achieved incredible recognition including the prestigious Longines Prize for Elegance and as a finalist for the Best Hat at the Jaguar Style Stakes, Dubai.…

Milliner Dolly Donshey's pieces of art are most certainly a sight to behold. Her millinery is a vivid combination all things wild and wonderful, from feathers and bones to flowers, beads and delicate veiling. The vast contrast between silhouettes, textures and styles shows her incredible repertoire of skills and endless creative versatility. Each of her designs has been carefully created and photographed in a way which…

After accidentally falling in love with millinery via a crash course hat making expedition with her friend involving glue guns and store bought flowers, Dianne Graham knew that it was something she wanted to persue further. Her pieces exude femininity, style and are just a touch "Over The Top" as her clever label alludes to. Read on to find out more about Dianne's true love of millinery. 

Taking inspiration from the world around him and adding his own whimsical twist, Maor Zabar's millinery marvels are an absolute visual treat. His most recent collection "Carnivorous Plants" traveled to the other side of the world to be showcased in a New York which has lead to many other opportunities for this talented milliner from Israel. As you can see Maor has utilised both new and traditional millinery techniques to construct this…

When Ochini presented her fabric flower bouquets at a wedding showcase last year she was surprised to find that the hair accessories she presented as a side interest provoked a lot of attention from onlookers. From that day on, her focus was redirected into headwear, mainly featuring flowers in silk and satin in a range of printed and plain materials.



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Lisa Donovan from Lilly Dee Hats is a creative milliner who's pieces exude elegance, style and most importantly, impact! Being a milliner from the sunny Australian Gold Coast, Lisa's pieces naturally feature bold designs in summery textiles including silk abaca and sinamay. A perfect example of this is the featured image, where Lisa has used…

Soothe away the winter blues with this warm golden cloche designed by American milliner, Julie Rodriguez. This gorgeous felt cloche is designed to be a standout piece with the addition of matching yellow veiling and a cascade of yellow flowers. The band on the closhe is finished with a machine stitched feature which ties the whole piece together. Julie believes that…

School teacher by day and milliner by night, Mandy Pan's designs show the duality of her careers where the ethos, practice makes perfect has lead her in the right direction. Mandy knows the importance of being the student and the teacher and it is evident that she has worked very hard to refine her craft. The image featured is a great example of Mandy's use of texture through different materials including lace and straw. We love how this simple…

Whether a customer is looking for a mother of the bride hat or something spectacular for the Royal Ascot, Jane Alison Millinery's wide range of designs are sure to suit any event or millinery appetite. Light and airy brims and delicate feathered trims are a key trend in Jayne's designs. We can't help but love…

In millinery, details matter and for milliner Paige Wallis, they are the defining features which set her pieces apart. Paige is also involved with fine arts, painting incredibly detailed works in vivid colours. Her keen eye has obviously been translated into her millinery designs too. As you can see in the feature image "Mabel", the piece is carefully designed using a mixture of textures and trimmings. From the vevelty brown top hat base and…

Watching the Royal Wedding between Price William and Kat Middleton was when Milliner Patricia Cooper found her one true love. Patricia confesses she was "smitten" with all the hats and headpieces adorning the guests of the church and she just had to find out how to make hats. When asked what it is that she loves about hats she answered, "I believe the hat completes…