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KAREN GERAGHTY INTERVIEW

Milliner Karen Geraghty's pieces ooze sophistication and and simplicity in the most delightful way. Her millinery goes by the name of "Mind Your Bonce" and she is the creator of this decadently sweet brown velour cap which we just adore! Don't just take our word for it... Here's 10 things you need to know about.... UK milliner Karen…

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FACE SHAPES PART TWO

Faces are amazing as they tell the story of who we are by the lines on our face, the expressions we make and the features we possess, passed on through generations. They are all so individual and made up of so many different elements including, colour tone, shape, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, freckles, lips, teeth, eyebrows and bone structures to name a few. Everyone has one and we think they are all pretty beautiful,…

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INTERVIEW: CHLOE MITCHELL

Few people can say that by the age of 21, they knew where they were going in life. For young Kenyan milliner Chloe Mitchell, it looks as though there isn't a doubt in her mind where she is going and how she is going to get there. This incredibly switched on young woman has been selected to showcase her millinery at a…

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MILLINER: TINA KITE

American milliner Tina Kite's mission is to "Design and create unique hats and headpieces using a blend of couture and traditional millinery skills for creative people who want to stand out in a crowd".

Judging by the fantastic red and black headpiece worn in the image, she is certainly…

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MILLINER: MARIE DOLAN

Irish milliner Marie Dolan is setting the pace with her fantastically fun modern pieces, just like this black Pork Pie Percher hat. We love the combination of spiky biot feathers mixed with the dainty olive green veiling, giving her piece an edgy yet feminine look. Marie's other pieces feature a range of bold colour…

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MILLINER: KRISTIN SILVERMAN

For Kristin Silverman her love of millinery is truly about the materials she chooses. For this wide brim ladies hat Kristin has chosen a light chestnut parisisal, with grosgrain ribbon band and cockade completed with a silk…

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THE SPINDLE: ROYAL ASCOT EXPERIENCE

Join Noeleen Kish on her millinery adventure to Royal Ascot!

Royal Ascot has been on my wish list for hat wearing events for such a long time and I was delighted to have the opportunity to attend ladies day this year. It just happened to be a relative's milestone birthday in London around the same time as Royal Ascot, making it a great…

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THE SPINDLE: FACE SHAPES PART ONE

As a milliner you have probably heard people say from time to time "Hats don't suit me!" Or something along those lines... but the truth is... hats are for everyone! It's simply just a matter of finding the right style!

As we all know there are more styles of hats than there are face shapes and so it only seems fitting that one compliments the other! In the first of a two part series we show the first three…

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MILLINER: DAWN WILSON

Who would have thought that owning a vintage store could lead you to discovering a passion you never even knew you might have? For milliner Dawn Wilson thats exactly what happened! As you can imagine her love for vintage clothing and accessories has become a major influence for her designs and they beautifully reflect hat…

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MILLINER: MARGE IILANE

With a population of just over one million it is easy to see why Estonian milliner Marge Iilane is truly more than one in a million in every sense of the word. Her hats speak a language of their own with their curvaceous flourishes and elegant structure, it is easy to see that her passion for…

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MILLINER: DEBORAH KENDALL

Recently we have seen a lot of "trending talk" about boaters being back in fashion and also the rising popularity of tweed. Well, it would appear that when it comes to being on trend…

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MILLINER: MAGDA ZGORSKA

Magda Zgorska’s fabulous designs range from glitteringly delicate beaded bridal wear, bold and bright fascinators to cute headpieces for children. With such a diverse range of clientele, Magda is an inspirational milliner who proves you can certainly wear more than one hat! By broadening her range of designs…

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NEW COURSE: SWISS STRAW

Master the method of weaving Swiss Rachello braids in this Course whether you favour styles that are contemporary styles or those that reflect the vintage era of Cloches and Boater Hats. The variety of texture and colour the braids offer will give a unique style to your newest headwear collection.…

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MILLINER: SINYAMBO MOOLA

An African Beauty poses wearing one of the headpieces created by Zimbabwe milliner Simyambo Moola. Africa is known for its bold expressive statement in fashion. This is very often reflecting the designers cultural heritage. Strong colours and pattern are predominant and Simyambo has incorporated the…

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MILLINER: SHARON PANOZZO

Vintage styling always offers a challenge for Illinois milliner extraordinaire Sharon Panozzo. If you follow Hat Academy Top Pics for the week most likely one of Sharons hats will be there. With 20 years of experience in millinery her focus is…

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MILLINER: ROXANA HARB

Roxana Harb is a journalist by day and a milliner at night. Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina enables her to embrace the Argentinian cultures love of fashion. How much wider could you make a hat? This is a recent collection reflective of her passion and vibrant fervour for millinery. The…

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MILLINER: AMANDA JOYNER

Milliner of Michigan, Amanda Joyner has been captivating her clients for many years with her quirky pieces. With titles such as ‘Bugging out’, C-3PO, ‘Batman Cocktail’ ‘Fruitie Hat’ nothing is ever the same and her designs will bring on the smile each time. Amanda recently received a prestigious…

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MILLINER: GLENYS MEE

“All new and very exciting!” says says Glenys Mee from Leicester, UK as she discovers so many millinery techniques on Hat Academy Kick Starter Course. She made her first hat a few months ago…

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BACKSTAGE WITH CARRIE JENKINSON

Such a fabulous variety of bridal styling from Uk milliner Carrie Jenkinson at her latest catwalk spectacular. She takes us from the dramatic to the demure. This gallery expresses all the emotions backstage, a showing like this takes good organisation and…

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NEW LEATHER FLOWER COURSE

Master the shaping of flowers, creating leather stamens and colour tint your flowers to co-ordinate your headwear with the outfit. Leather is naturally strong and flexible and this Leather Flower Course teaches you to create a brilliant array of flowers under the guidance of Tutor and International Award-winning Leather Artisan, …