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HATSPIRATION CELEBRATION!

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…

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MILLINER: JAYNE ALISON

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…

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ALBUM: VINTAGE DESIGNS

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.…

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MILLINER: SHEILA DOZIER

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…

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MILLINER: TATIANA RAKHMANINA

Russian born, Tatiana Rakhmanina made her first hat at 12years of age under the watchful eye of her grandmother, Larissa who was a milliner in St Petersburg in “the golden age of hats” – the first half of the 20th century. Tatiana’s study of languages and world cultures led to a…

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MILLINER: EMILY MOE

This classic Steel Grey Mad Hatter has a pleated brim which gives a fresh twist to the overall design. The velour felt is rich in colour and texture and extremely soft to the touch. Can you spot the fine hand stitching?…

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MILLINER: Sally Harper-Kenn

When you see the label “Sharper Millinery - Brimming with Style” you are immediately inquisitive to find out more. Sharp in millinery talent and photography, the label is a play on the owners name…

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HAT HINTS - HIDE WIRED EDGE

Wire is essential in millinery to give & maintain shape but we need to hide the wire for a good finish. If you do not want bulk of binding this great hint is a simple solution.
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MILLINER: EDITH F

This striking Bowler has been created by Edith, a Hertsfordshire milliner. How innovative is this classic bowler with a large PVC hand sculpted rose. Over the last eight years Edith has mastered her millinery skills enabling her to make ‘chef d’oeuvres’ or masterpieces which her customers immediately fall…

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NEW FLOWER MAKING COURSE

With over of 4½ hrs of video tuition, this set of lessons of French Flower Making techniques will enable you to create nine unique flowers to complement your millinery styling. All patterns are included in this Course as well as a free stiffening lesson.…

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ALBUM: I'VE ARRIVED

Marilyn Van den Berg proclaims: "What other accessory really says I've arrived, polishes and outfit and turns heads.... an amazing hat!" We couldn't agree more!

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MILLINER: DAVID OSADUKE

David Osaduke puts it frankly why he loves hats - “because they are my livelihood!” What a challenge to all to strive towards this, whether you are a beginner or currently treating it as a hobby. It has been his passion since 1988 and David continues to perfect each bespoke piece in his studio Toronto, Canada. This piece was created…

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MILLINER: ELS ROBBERECHTS

“Els Robberechts Hat Design” was established in 2000 and Els opened her Hat Shop in the centre of Ghent, Belgium in 2003. As a professional milliner she offers her clients personal attention to assist them in their choice of the perfect design. Each piece is handmade in the studio and made of the highest quality of…

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MILLINER: MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY

A billabong was just the right setting for an Australian Mad Hatters Tea Party with seven lovely ladies. Central Queensland Milliner, Lynda Dwyer Ninness has chosen a creative setting to photograph her latest collection. Having such an eye for detail with all her creations this setting reflects the same. Spot the cup cake with a mini hat on…

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MILLINER: ESTELLE RAMOUSSE

Can a helmet be made to look glamorous? Looking at this Casque by Estelle Ramousse we are in awe of her beautiful craftmanship moulding the helmet perfectly to the head shape. Covering and trimming in purple sequins was no mean feat. This is a fine example of Estelle’s work which you can view at her…

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CHECK OUT: Hatwalk Australia

Taking steps together for for Australian mental health. On Monday March 10 Labour Day, walk in your biggest, most fabulous hat to support Mental Health First Aid. It runs courses in first aid counselling for anyone who wishes to learn, so that we can provide support to those around us who may be suffering a mental health crisis.…

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MILLINER: CHARLIE GATES

Not every milliner has a muse who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. Such is the fortune for Charlie Gates who works in taxidermy artwork and fashion accessories and is acclaimed as one of the top in her field. Her assistant and muse is also her best model to wear many of her extraordinary master pieces. …

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MILLINER: FINKA MENDOCINO

Finka From Mendocina County, California wants the world to rediscover the most exciting fashion accessory on the planet – hats! Creating hats for theatre and in this case a pretty hat for a ballet is a great opportunity for Finka and many milliners but they always require some special techniques. It is essential the hats stay…

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MILLINER: MARGE IILANE

Experienced and very talented milliner Marge IIlane from Estonia shares her latest black and white range and has amazed us again. Everyone loves the universal houndstooth design but this technique and finish she has developed is sure to impress her clients. Houndstooth originated in Scotland, woven in wool and worn by…

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ALBUM: 1920S STYLE

Fashion designer who has crossed over into accessory and millinery design, Crazy Teapot shares this 1920s style Guipure lace headpiece with silk flowers and swarovski crystals.

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