Hat Academy's Blog – July 2013 Archive (32)

MILLINER: PERFECT PATTERN

A beautiful patterned fabric is the feature of this cocktail hat created by Izabela Sutarzewicz of Poland. Her love of wearing hats led her to hat making. Fashionistas in Poland love chic styling and Izabela's millinery readily attracts customers.…

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ALBUM: BESPOKE AND HEADWEAR

Each piece from SB Millinery is created from hand selected sinamay which is then transformed through dying, manipulation, embellishment and stitch to create a form, which is a piece of art itself.

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Hat Classes: Loops as trim

Loops & twirls add movement to the trim but they need to be strengthened to retain form. All the techniques are included in this lesson as well as how to create straw loops.
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MILLINER: SILK SHINES

This turquoise silk abaca flower has been hand dyed along with the silk abaca ruffle and has been attached to a pari base.The shine on the silk abaca makes it such a beautiful component to work with in millinery. Kelly…

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News: LIVING THE DREAM LIFE

Chris Harris of QLD is doing something we all dream about. She is travelling around the country and pursuing her interest in Fashion in her free time. They have worked tirelessly to achieve this and as a…

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MILLINER: READY FOR THE LINKS

It is beautiful weather to be out & about especially if you love playing Golf. Kathleen Gaffey of Illinois USA has everyone on the link looking very stylish in her seagrass and sisal based golf hats and visors. This one is covered in pale blue silk. She believes in the functionality of hats but makes each piece…

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MILLINER: BRILLANT BLUE

London milliner Maggie Wybranska admits hats have changed her life and she is 100% passionate &committed to her millinery business. Her creativity with felt always has a special appeal. This stunning cocktail hat with a felt & feather trim is a fine example of her craftsmanship - fit…

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MILLINER: GRAND ENTRANCE

A touch of Audrey Hepburn is evident as the model makes a grand entrance in this hand sewn Vintage tall topper with an extra wide brim. Sharon Morgan, UK creates large or small pieces all with a creative bespoke appeal. She is happiest working traditionally with wooden blocks in a cloud of steam moulding fur felt…

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MILLINER: CUT & CURL

With a curl & a swirl Jane Ryder's hats allow you to go on flights of whimsy. Originally from UK but now based in Louisiana USA, Jane is making her mark in fashion millinery & theatrical headwear. She is a friend to the stars for whom she designs. Her recent success was evident at a runway in Artspace, Shreveport. “Au…

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MILLINER: OVER THE MOON

Johanna Guerin trained under the tutelage of renowned Australian milliner, Elizabeth R. She developed and refined her skills in the traditional methods of model millinery and blocking, which gave her the foundations on which to create her own millinery style whilst further developing her interest in costume and soft-prop…

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ALBUM: THE CLOCHE HAT

Patriciana Drew give us an experience into cloche encounters of the millinery kind.
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MILLINER: LADYBIRD DON'T FLY AWAY HOME

This creative Ladybird hat of silk, lace and velvet quilted wings made its appearance recently in the Fashions on the Field finals at the Ipswich Cup, Australia. Worn & created by Hat Academy student Alison Buchanan it caught the eye of all, including the local politician who admired her creativity. Alison has the ability to think…

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MILLINER: ALL CLASS

Hats are just pure class says South Australian milliner, Melissa Barnes. "They speak and communicate your personality to the world. There's so much you can say with a hat!" This style exhibits a clever use of the fabric combined with great style combination by using a cocktail block with a breton block. The co-ordinated trim…

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ALBUM: SPRING COLLECTION

Leah Cassidy treats us with a splash of lively colours from her spring collection album!
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MILLINER: BERYL BRILLIANCE

Modern, stylish, beautiful describes headwear designs by Christie Murray, Gold Coast, Australia. Within her range clients readily find a high quality stylish headpiece or a fashions on the field show-stopper. This graceful cocktail hat features delicate twirled feathers and…

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MILLINER: SPOTS SELL WELL

Spots in reverse add to the outfit but are then featured on the underside of this percher hat by Monika Neuhauser of Pirongia New Zealand. Commendation from a customer “Fashion is so subjective and personal. Next time you see a hat and think to yourself…”Oh my that hat is divine, and matched so beautifully with the outfit!”……

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MILLINER: THE OCCASION

The hat makes the occasion. You don’t have to make an “excuse” to brush your hair or wear earrings do you? Just wear a hat. This is the philosophy of Susannah Greenwood of California. Each of her "noggin toppers" find the perfect noggin naturally! They are inspired from an event, an animal or a natural phenomenon and often…

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Milliner: MILLINERY HERITAGE

Millinery is a family profession for Modystka La Dame and it all started with her grandmother in 1933. Her family always dressed formally with a hat on, so her move to create her millinery business in Leszno, Poland was a natural progression. She admits it is hard work but that is outweighed by the satisfaction in creating a…

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Event: Hats Off to Brisbane

"Hats Off to Brisbane" Millinery Conference went off with a bang, commencing on Sunday 31st June with a Trade day, Master Milliner competition and evening Cocktail Party at the Stamford Hotel.

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MILLINER: BEIJING BEAUTY

Elisabeth Koch currently resides in Beijing, China but she has resided in Europe & USA, with each country leaving a memorable mark on her millinery journey. She has a keen eye for colour, design and fashion and has been sewing, painting, drawing, moulding and generally involved in various creative…