A return to this traditional straw has excited milliners. Your customers will enjoy your parisisal hats & headwear as they are lightweight with complete sunblock. 
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Brazilian Fashion student Enay Silva has been drawn to millinery and loving the creativity as it allows her to be the goddess or character she chooses. This simple fascinator with pleated sinamay is so flattering with a soft feminine look.…

Hat lover turned milliner, Ashleigh Myles of Dublin, Ireland has been learning through Hat Academy over the last 12 mths and excelling with her designs and finish. Using the Mini Pillbox block along with the…

Titled “Floral Wreath” this styling with a delicate cluster of hand made flowers on a band has become the phenomenon in headwear globally. It is easy to wear if attached to a headband and flowers are so much the lady. Modystka La…

Elsie Collins adores hats because "They are a blank canvas for creativity, and no two are ever alike. They transform the wearer, and in my opinion, complete the outfit".

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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…

Take a look at this album by Mary Walkup, marvellous millinery perfect for Church Hats, Tea Hats or for that special occasion.

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This bright sunshine yellow cloche will brighten up a cold winters day. Ivana Howcroft has mastered working with felts to create uniquely styled headwear. In her studio at Rutlandshire, UK you can find a selection of casual and couture millinery headwear from special occasion headpieces to fedoras and cloches.all…

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Share the gift of hat making, kickstart a millinery journey with a Hat Academy Gift Card!
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