To all students and members of Hat Academy thank you for being so much part of our millinery world this year. Thank you for your friendship, your participation in HatAcademy and the opportunity to serve you. We hope you find love joy and peace this festive season. Have a Merry Christmas and a Hatty New year!

A fascination with millinery has lead to Rebecca Molloy’s label “RM Fascination”. This fabric covered cocktail hat was especially commissioned for the wedding guest who attended a recent UK wedding. The hat certainly adds sparkle to the complete ensemble.  …

This collection from Betsy Hatter displays a range of their vintage inspired handmade headwear. Which is your favourite?

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Attaching a comb securely to your fascinator or headpiece is vital. There is nothing more embarrassing than a dislodged comb resulting in a unhappy client. Pick up tips for attaching your combs.
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Amanda Joyner always brings on a smile with her creative & often quirky headpieces. This is one of her new pieces she included in a recent fun shoot. She has found a niche market and has a client base of Runway and Grammy stars. Keep us smiling Amanda.…

In case you have never visited Londonderry, Ireland this hat will give you a glimpse. It has been created by Irish Milliner, Deb Fanning for a competition to depict the culture of this beautiful city. The shape represents the city walls of Derry using sinamay to make the base and city walls. It was covered with tangle…

Rita McVinnie loves to create cloches from all types of materials. "This was an order for a customer. Navy parasisal, with a silk band, and a lovely French antique feather 'bird', which was the perfect match for her outfit!"

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Go backstage with Eileen Healy and take a peep at her sweet themed winning collection for this years York Fashion Week including all your favourites: marshmallows, candyfloss, smarties and liquorice!

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Diana Cavagnaro of San Diego, USA shared her day at the Del Mar Race Track with all these beautiful girls who are all wearing one of her very glamorous hats. With 30 years experience Diana has consolidated her label and is often featured on covers of high profile magazines. Her tag line is -  “Change your life…. Wear a…

When the bride sends you a photograph after her special day you know how much she appreciated all your detailed work in the bridal headpiece just to make her feel “swept off her feet”! Milliner, Anatasia Frei from Zurich, Switzerland always hopes her creations will bring a little more beauty and happiness in this world. The…

Pam Curtin of Ireland takes every opportunity to showcase her headwear. At the recent National Ploughing Assn Trade Show, Pam’s hats stole the show at the Fashion showings. The models look sensational in their co-ordinated outfits and enjoyed the attention they received at this Agricultural…

Red hatters worldwide will love this hat by ‘Over the Top’ Milliner Diane Graham of Nashville, USA. The ladies in the Red Hat Society around the world have embraced hats & headpieces as part of every social occasion. No matter what your age everyone has time to smile, laugh and enjoy each others company at every…