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MILLINER: ATELIER CHAPEAU EGOISTE

In 2012, Denis and Svetlana Gulyaeva left Novosibirsk, Russia to study millinery in New York at Anya Caliendo’s couture millinery atelier. Like all master milliners Anya imparted a new perspective on working techniques and design. All their work is hand stitched and they seek to make everyones wildest dreams come…

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MILLINER: HANNAH YOUNG

The ‘talk of the town' is Hannah Young who is the creative behind the “Rose Young Millinery “ label in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her hats and headpieces are worn by those in the Royal enclosure at Ascot and the choice of style for a recent MBE recipient. This ringed button style is having a revival as it was popular during…

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MILLINER: TRACY CHAPLIN

Tracy Chaplin is a couture milliner who like many was trained under Rose Cory, milliner to the late Queen Mother. Like many of Rose’s students she has become a internationally renowned milliner and for the last decade Tracy has worked with couturiers in Belgravia designing hats for their aristocratic clientele. The precision…

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MILLINER: THE SISTERS BRIMM

With St Valentine’s Day this month this red candy hat is ready for the wearing not the eating. Such is the creativity of two fabulous milliners from Los Angeles who call themselves “The Sisters Brimm.” Each unique hat has a theatrical flair telling its…

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ALBUM: EXPRESS YOURSELF

Laura Hanlon loves hats as they are a "fab way to express yourself". See how she has used loops for expression in this album.…

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MILLINER: MELISSA RATH

With a background in dressmaking and tailoring for over 20 years Melissa Rath from New South Wales Australia has found a new passion in millinery. She has always recognised that the hat completes the outfit and she is doing just that with her wide range of skills. Taking the opportunity to learn here in…

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ALBUM: ICARUS MOURNING

This percher hat from Isabelle Nguyen is made from a variety of vintage materials. Black wool hand blocked hat base, 1930s feathered bird ornament, 1930s silk spider web patterned veiling, 1950s cotton spun cotton cherries from Germany, and 1950s black rose leaves from Germany.…

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DISCUSSION: SEWING MACHINES?

"What sewing machine is recommended by all you experienced milliners out there?"
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MILLINER: LYDIA WALL

Working in the leading London millinery houses of Stephen Jones, Noel Stewart, Edwina Ibbotson and Phillip Treacy has given Lydia Wall the confidence to establish her own label “Lydia Wall Millinery” at Crouch End, London. Her millinery journey started when she tried to repair her juggler’s bowler hat. To learn…

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MILLINER: TWISTS & TURNS

Every piece in Carrie Jenkinson's collection has a twist or turn no matter whether it is elegant, eccentric or ethereal. For someone who started just making fascinators, her training has since led to bigger things having caught the attention of the Royal Family and…

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HOW DO I MAKE A HAT - SPOT GLUEING

Couture Millinery involves much hand stitching but to save time even the best do a little spot glueing very discreetly. To avoid glue everywhere follow this procedure.
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MILLINER: EUGENIA JIMÉNEZ

Appreciate the detail of this headpiece with the contrast in texture within the components. Eugenia Jimenez creates specialised headwear which she sells through her store in Seville, Spain. Her styling with cutwork gives each creation a distinctive look. Meeting the needs of her community Eugenia also offers a…

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ALBUM: WINTER WOOL

Former fashion buyer turned milliner, Robyn Coles produces these hand made winter wool felt berets in her shop in Wales.…

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HAT BLOCKS: FLAT TIP PILLBOX CROWN HAT BLOCK

Suitable for pillbox hats or tailored styles. Wooden Hat Block 9cm high. Made from durable light weight, easy pin straight grained Milkwood, made to order.
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MILLINER: SONIA WOOTEN-GILL

Sonia Wooten-Gill started to learn sewing at seven years of age and only recently discovered hat making but is certainly addicted! This classic felt fedora has such class with a simple feather trim. No matter which season Sonia now creates hats to suit all, including the all season turban. …

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HAT CLASSES: CRINOLINE CREATIVE

Crinoline is often used as a trim but in this tutorial learn to transform it into a beautiful ethereal translucent brim by joining, wiring and binding.
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ALBUM: MILLIVOLUTION

The art of millinery helps Edith "to extend my creative abilities", take a look at various headwear items she has created.

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MILLINER: BRONNIE G MILLINERY

In 2013 ‘Bronnie G Millinery” was established upon completion of TAFE College studies. Bronwyn’s love of creativity to make hats to match both personality & the style of her clients will keep her moving forward to develop her business. How confident does this client look in this silk abaca headpiece featuring…

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MILLINER: THE HOUSE OF HATS

This hand sculptured felt has the 20’s influence cloche look tipped with a vintage feather. This gives us a peep at the quality design of experienced Sydney milliner, Ilana Meilak. So whether you need headwear for High Tea Elegance or a 50’s Glam straw hat, a trendy studded leather turban or a Swan Lake bridal piece…

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HEADLINE: MILLINERY ADVENTURE

Hat Academy tutor, Elaine Mergard was thrilled to have Camille Parham of Mings House of Millinery Fashion, from North Carolina USA attend the 10 day …

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