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MILLINER: ALL CLASS

Hats are just pure class says South Australian milliner, Melissa Barnes. "They speak and communicate your personality to the world. There's so much you can say with a hat!" This style exhibits a clever use of the fabric combined with great style combination by using a cocktail block with a breton block. The co-ordinated trim…

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ALBUM: SPRING COLLECTION

Leah Cassidy treats us with a splash of lively colours from her spring collection album!
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MILLINER: BERYL BRILLIANCE

Modern, stylish, beautiful describes headwear designs by Christie Murray, Gold Coast, Australia. Within her range clients readily find a high quality stylish headpiece or a fashions on the field show-stopper. This graceful cocktail hat features delicate twirled feathers and…

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MILLINER: SPOTS SELL WELL

Spots in reverse add to the outfit but are then featured on the underside of this percher hat by Monika Neuhauser of Pirongia New Zealand. Commendation from a customer “Fashion is so subjective and personal. Next time you see a hat and think to yourself…”Oh my that hat is divine, and matched so beautifully with the outfit!”……

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MILLINER: THE OCCASION

The hat makes the occasion. You don’t have to make an “excuse” to brush your hair or wear earrings do you? Just wear a hat. This is the philosophy of Susannah Greenwood of California. Each of her "noggin toppers" find the perfect noggin naturally! They are inspired from an event, an animal or a natural phenomenon and often…

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Milliner: MILLINERY HERITAGE

Millinery is a family profession for Modystka La Dame and it all started with her grandmother in 1933. Her family always dressed formally with a hat on, so her move to create her millinery business in Leszno, Poland was a natural progression. She admits it is hard work but that is outweighed by the satisfaction in creating a…

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Event: Hats Off to Brisbane

"Hats Off to Brisbane" Millinery Conference went off with a bang, commencing on Sunday 31st June with a Trade day, Master Milliner competition and evening Cocktail Party at the Stamford Hotel.

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MILLINER: BEIJING BEAUTY

Elisabeth Koch currently resides in Beijing, China but she has resided in Europe & USA, with each country leaving a memorable mark on her millinery journey. She has a keen eye for colour, design and fashion and has been sewing, painting, drawing, moulding and generally involved in various creative…

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NEW CLASS: FRENCH FLOWER MAKING

Flowers are a natural adornment for headwear. Create your own flowers by learning age old French flower making techniques. "Say it with flowers" and light up a face, bring on a smile. With over an hour of video tuition plus supplied patterns, learn how to complete three different flowers - petalled rose, cluster rose and blossom. Plus FREE one hour lesson included: "How to stiffen silk in…

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MILLINER: LEATHER LUXURY

Patent leather adds a touch of luxury to this button creation by Jill Humphries of Melbourne, Australia. Leather flowers and blocking is Jill's signature styling which is in huge demand currently. Her love of millinery started because she always wore headwear herself. She trained under the…

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MILLINER: SMALL BEGINNINGS

What could you possibly do with these two simple pieces. This is the start of one of the latest fascinators by young talented milliner Tracey May. Check out the final dramatic twist!

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Milliner: BRILLIANCE

Experimentation is vital for successful milliners. Karen Geraghty of UK has successfully created this brilliant flower piece using stainless steel. No wonder her customers faces light up when they see her latest headpiece. Karen sources unusual materials to give her work a unique touch. You are an inspiration…

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ALBUM: NEW FALL OFFERINGS

Take an inspiring walk through Amanda Joyner's fall collection full of bold colours, vintage styles with a modern twist.
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MILLINER: FELT FANTASY

Hand making felt is an art in itself but for Trish Hirschkorn of Canada it allows self expression as she creates headwear that is stylish & functional for the chilly Canadian winter months. Trish uses the best of merino fleece together with silk & sari threading. This beautiful cloche is finished with a Vintage button and French antique lace.…

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MILLINER: BREATHTAKING GLAMOUR

Chic and avant garde is how Hania Bulczynska of Warsaw, Poland describes her latest Hatinator. Adorned with a fantastic taffeta bow, matching goose biots, beautiful silk hydrangea. To add to the elegance Hania has a few hydrangea colour pearls. This exclusive creation will give you a sense of confidence and glamour. …

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ALBUM: CLARABELLE'S HATS

Come play amongst the millinery gallery of ClaraBelle's Hats!
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ALBUM: MURLEY & CO MAY 2013

The turn of the season has seen Murley & Co Millinery focus on furs, leathers, suedes, beading and 'feathered' wiring.
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MILLINER: SO SYMBOLIC

Genevieve Amelia has a background in costume design, fine art, and textiles. Her interest in tribal cultures and a life-long fascination with natural history led her to start creating wearable pieces of art in the form of headdresses and headwear adornments, mostly comprising of whatever she could find that nature…

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Hat Classes: Binding with variety

Extra wide bindings give your hat a 60's styling. There is an easy solution to create a perfect wide bind. Pick up all the tips in this lesson.
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