Nice things come in small sizes according to Kat Hazelton of Northamptonshire,UK. Kat has created an incredibly unique business based on all millinery in miniature - some a little quirky and theatrical but others pretty and feminine. This lovely 1:12th scale ruby red glittery…

Hats always makes Melissa Glim smile, and when she wears one they make other people smile!
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The "Rockwife" label will make you inquisitive to discover more about the talent of UK milliner Rebecca Thomas. Rebecca started her journey working with costuming for a global Theatrical/Rock&Roll company eventually establishing her millinery business in Huddersfield,UK. The ethereal flow of this…

Sinamay is the component choice for UK milliner Samantha Bateman creating under the "SB Millinery" label. Her work appeals to ladies of all ages and tastes, with many head pieces commissioned to meet the wearer's tastes. The selected sinamay is transformed through dying,…

Morag Young of Scotland loves working with silk whether she is creating a pillbox, a cocktail hat or a luscious mini Top Hat as featured here. The pleated striped dupion silk bows add a rich…

Get into the spirit of fashion at the races with this album from Lisa Renee!

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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…

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…

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?…

We have a new look website which allows you to purchase hats directly from us. You can be assured that they are all still lovingly hand stitched and each one is unique. Our new summer range will be available soon so keep checking back to see what's new.

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