Congratulations to Holly Sansalone of West Australia on her third place win in the recent MIMC competition for her “Mother of the…

Helen Gibb sends her gratitude.

"Oh my! I am humbled by the love and kindness. A big Thank You to all the very kind people who purchased my classes through Hat Academy. THANK YOU!" Helen…

Hat Academy Tutor and Author, Helen Gibb, has lost everything in recent Colarado firestorm. As a community of fellow artisans and milliners we are here to support Helen through this difficult time. “All is lost - my original ribbon art and samples, supplies, antique Ribbonwork…

Explore all the 2021 highlights from Hat Academy and the millinery industry.
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Millinery masterpieces for the Millinery Award 2021 exhibit each milliner's creativity and precision in detail. Congratulations to all finalists in this astounding array of headwear for the Melbourne Cup Carnival this year.

Winner:…

Learn from acclaimed Milliner and Tutor Sophie Allport, this contemporary interpretation of the classic Breton Hat adds height and elegance.

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Living in an isolated small outback town in Queensland, Australia has not deterred Milliner Sherilee Honnery from forging ahead to create her own millinery design label. The pandemic certainly has not made it any easier but Sherilee has pursued her passion and love for leather to create stunning headwear. 

How did you come into Millinery?

I have a small head…

Louise Macdonald's love for buntal straws led to developing innovative techniques to create stylish caps and berets for smart casual wear or a day at the races.

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Knowing and creatively expressing who are ”My Tribe” was the millinery challenge for the Student Design Competition organised by the Millinery Association of Australia. Runner up winner, Angie Jackman created a mandala, a circular design expressing…

Become proficient in wirework as you learn to construct unique millinery with structural integrity and refined finish.
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The Millinery Association of Australia Design Award for 2021 focused on the Theme - ‘ The 20’s - Past, Present, Future.’  With the judging criteria based on originality and creativity, relevance to the era, quality of work, degree of difficulty and wearability in terms of comfort and stability, milliners became…

Beautifully handcrafted millinery created by New Zealand Milliner, Anel Heyman is celebrated again in 2021 with her recent first place award in the International HATalk Millinery Competition. Anel thrives on a challenge whether it be for a customer or a competition and shares with us what it takes to stay at the top.

With a background in art which basic design elements do…

Discover how to tailor cockades for an innovative headpiece or unique headband with Louise Macdonald.

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An amazing team of milliners put their heads together to revitalise interest in millinery at this years Royal Easter Show in Sydney. The response of this creative and collaborative event proved to be positive and uplifting to milliners involved as well as visitors, which included the Premier of the NSW Government who was enthralled by the professional display. Bec Bayss shares how it…

Poland is making its own fashion statement under the modern millinery label 'Expose Akcesoria' created by Magda Zgórska in Szczecin, Poland. Magda discovered her love for high fashion while living in Dublin and on return to Poland in 2011 established her own brand.

What do you love most about Millinery?

What I love about millinery is how fast you can make your…

A massive thank you to all members who have shared photographs of their millinery as we celebrate over 20,000 photographs on the Hat Academy community! With inspiring headwear photos in all styles and genre, we asked 10 of our regular contributors to discuss their favourite.…

Discover how to add a transparent extension following the circumference of a hat, or hand sculpt an elevated sweep to combine with a headpiece.

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Congratulations to Angie Jackman whose headpiece caught the eye of judges at the 2020 Spring Carnival Millinery Award. This masterpiece received runner-up with inter-weaving of shape and colour to create such a unique work of art.

Perusing your millinery designs we are drawn to the geometrical line of all your work - simplistic with occasional feather or…

Add a fresh look to crinoline used in your styling and give your millinery a distinctive design.

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