Hand making felt is an art in itself but for Trish Hirschkorn of Canada it allows self expression as she creates headwear that is stylish & functional for the chilly Canadian winter months. Trish uses the best of merino fleece together with silk & sari threading. This beautiful cloche is finished with a Vintage button and French antique lace.…

Chic and avant garde is how Hania Bulczynska of Warsaw, Poland describes her latest Hatinator. Adorned with a fantastic taffeta bow, matching goose biots, beautiful silk hydrangea. To add to the elegance Hania has a few hydrangea colour pearls. This exclusive creation will give you a sense of confidence and glamour. …

Come play amongst the millinery gallery of ClaraBelle's Hats!
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Bring together a team of eight multi-talented Australian milliners and what is the result? Fabulous headwear for "The Great Gatsby"! We chat with Sydney milliner, Margaret Gill – one of the costume milliners, about her once in a lifetime opportunity to fulfil a milliner's dream.

How wonderful to be involved with the millinery masterpieces for "The Great…

The turn of the season has seen Murley & Co Millinery focus on furs, leathers, suedes, beading and 'feathered' wiring.
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Genevieve Amelia has a background in costume design, fine art, and textiles. Her interest in tribal cultures and a life-long fascination with natural history led her to start creating wearable pieces of art in the form of headdresses and headwear adornments, mostly comprising of whatever she could find that nature…

Extra wide bindings give your hat a 60's styling. There is an easy solution to create a perfect wide bind. Pick up all the tips in this lesson.
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Join Dibs on her crafty endeavours, take a look at her beginnings in hatmaking.
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As a milliner, how often do you think of the importance of your hands and wrists?   Of course, we all know that we need strong hands to block, but during your typical daily activities how often do you think, "I better not do that, I could hurt my hands or wrists?"  If you are anything like me, you cut, chop, pull, push, and generally use and abuse your hands, wrists, arms, and yes, even your ribs. all day, every day.  That is until that fateful day.

Who knew a regular daily activity…

Take a peep at Elisabeth Koch impressive press portfolio!
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Exquisite headwear for all occasions by Sara Tiara
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Hats created by Patricianna Drew from UK will always make a woman look stylish with the elegance of simplicity! It has become an addictive hobby after classes 5 years ago - a dream that has become reality. Her hats are always hand blocked and finished by hand…

To celebrate the Milliners of Etsy fashion show we are selling posters on the site.  $15 for one of two designs.  Shirts will also be for sale soon.  All funds go to putting on more amazing events and shows.  Please support your fellow milliners by buying one or both of these posters. You can buy them HERE…

Self taught milliner Shelly introduces herself in Headlines. "A woman's outfit be it casual, or for an occasion, must include her hat for the total look."

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What's more burlesque & show girl than feathers? Valerie "Lulu "O'Neill has captured this theme within her designing of Headpieces and Accessories. Her Label "Slightly Scarlet" has been featured on the front cover of "SundayTimes."  Whether it is race day, a wedding, a photo shoot or performance Valerie can add…

Laura uncovers one of fashion's niche arts, still thriving in a tiny East Village storefront at Barbara Feinman millinery.
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Celebrated this piece in the Spring 2013 Colors Collection. Paris Resort Las Vegas.

Birds have been used on hats for over a century. They are usually a cluster of feathers moulded around a padded body but Milliner, Helen Le Roy from Ontario, Canada has revealed a beautiful bird in flight using a delicate free floating circle of black lace. Appreciate the accents of Italian tubular mesh ribbon, blue and black crystal jewel eye, blue veiling with a touch of blue and…

Florals are all about having fun and embracing the joy and romance of spring. Perhaps this is why the Floral Trend is one that just won't go away. Anastasia of Zurich, Switzerland has specialised in hand tooled flowers. She creates every flower in every colour imaginable. Coming to Hat Academy soon classes on all…