The team of Fashion and Millinery Designers from Hats on Heads based in UK, create spectacular unique Millinery for Brides and Maids, Royal Ascot and Special Occasions. Another successful way they are sharing their love of headwear is to organise fun Hat making Hen Days for Brides to be. This oversized black & white floral piece has the Wow factor to create a statement at any function.…

Melbourne Cup events unfold this week presenting millinery to the world with headwear ambassador Phillip Treacy attending. To get a taste of all the racing, glitz and glamour of spring racing preview this webisode from the recent 2012 BMW Caulfield Cup Day.
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Most Felt hats have narrow brims but to compliment the high crown blocked on a vintage fedora crown block the height is balanced with a wider brim. New York Milliner, Miriam Leala knows that Velour Felts are so beautiful to work with but the finish is superb each time. Petersham Ribbon is used in trim to capture that complete retro appeal. Luv it!

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A favourite for Spring Racing, in this lesson you will learn: Variety of components create a cocktail hat, Cover with silk, lace & add veiling, Cocktails in sinamay with wire & binding & Sculptured parisisal cocktail hat.
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Californian Milliner, Angie Hutchins fell in love with hats as a child and would escape into the stores Hat Department to try on every hat! With her artistic passion it was natural to start learning Millinery to create pieces for herself and then create a business to sell them to her admirers. Her styling favourite is a cocktail hat with simple elegant hand made trims.…

The back of a hat or Hatinator must look as creative as the front. Toowoomba Milliner, Cassy Hill has developed such a skill from her hairdressing career. How we love our hairdresser to show the back view of our haircut in a mirror. This hatinator is in lime green and navy blue which has made a recent return.

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What goes into preparing for Fashions on the Field? Check out the behind the scenes of elaborate primping and preening for the competition catwalk.
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Say hello to our first Milliner from Poland, Magda Zgorska. As it is a minimal industry there she is looking forward to meeting other milliners worldwide through the supportive Hat Academy community. Her bright pink cocktail hat with a sparkle reflects her passion for her creations.
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Sculpturing with Crinoline is a great way to create a statement Headpiece. It has been used for years in vintage clothing and was originally made from horse hair and used to stiffen frothy Crinoline skirts. Today it is all synthetic & comes in a great colour range. To add a more dramatic shaping it can be wired as seen in Hatinators Lesson or as a complete hat brim in…

New hat blocks are now available in the Hat Academy Store, made from straight grained Milkwood which has been traditionally used in pattern making. Models include - Brims: Perfection, Serene / Crowns: Flat tip / Pillbox, Dome / Collar & Ribbon Stretcher. Free collar with every brim or crown purchase. Postage only to Australia for the present.

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The talented fashion photographer Roger Charles recently used some of Carrie Jenkinson's hat creations in his photo shoot. The images take you to a surreal science fiction fantasy world with a touch of class thanks to her unique headpieces.
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Our new supplies page is live including a range of new products, featured suppliers plus an interactive map to find millinery outlets in your local area. Simply use the icons to zoom in and move the map then click on the pin for supplier information.
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Have you found your hat for the races? Spring Carnival Races is a time when we all get dressed in our best including the 'Hat' to complete and compliment a classic style outfit. Stylist Anna Pappas visits Liza Georgia and Marilena Romeo located in Melbourne to find that perfect hat.
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The Pillbox is with us forever, in this lesson you will learn: Variety of components to create a pillbox, Cover with your favourite fabric, Pillbox using 5 piece block, Make paper patterns using your block, Trim with your favourite trims and veiling.
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The Insider Edit gives you an insight into the wonderful world of fashion and style. Visiting Melbourne Central to bring you a sneak peak at the hottest accessories for the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival featuring the Milliners Association of Australia popup shop.
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Designing is all about what you add or what you take away from a basic shape. Sheila Dozier from Ohio designs her hats with a uniqueness by using this principle. Check out the style here where she adds a collar then see in her designs what happens when she takes away the crown! It is the secret to unique creativity. Lesson 11 is all about additions & subtractions you can apply to a  basic Hat,…

Yellowglen is offering Melbourne Cup Carnival racegoers the ultimate VIP experience with the launch of Yellowglen House, an elegant three-story marquee showcasing Yellowglen’s new look and boasting stunning views overlooking the strait of the iconic Flemington Racecourse.
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This Red felt floral creation by UK Milliner and Designer Edith captured the attention of the magazine photographer. Perforations have been one of the biggest stories this catwalk season on headwear, shoes & bags. Watch out for it. They can be Punched-out, laser-cut, cut–out… no matter how you slice it, perforated is one of the biggest stories of the new season.…

Cara loves the theatrical qualities that headwear can bring out in the wearer. They showcase the wearers personality or mood for the evening and brighten their eyes and smile. Her pieces display a profusion of feathers and with the addition of something vintage reflect the timeless appeal of the early 1900's.

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Faces of Caulfield, Hetty Kate and Evan Spargo, bring us to the Trackside Fashion Luncheon on Schweppes Thousand Guineas Day. Featuring the Caulfield Whitehouse Institute of Design Award Winners.
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