Outback Australia is often pictured as dry and dusty, but in a small country town the local milliner has brought colour and fun to life with her unique creations. Sherilee Honnery bought the small boutique in Hughenden and creates colourful and original headwear which is…

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…