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WOW THE AUDIENCE

As a singer and performer New York milliner Mindy of 'Princess Wow Hats" has brought joy to many from the stage but now brings pleasure on the New York millinery stage for those who wear and observe her creations. As her label suggests it is all about fun! This rich burgundy felt has been hand moulded and trimmed with delicate feathers.

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MILLINER FOCUS

Take a video tour of Stephanie's creative studio and millinery business. Stephanie and Tyrone "Ty" Dickey brought Stef-n-Ty, their designer hat business, to Detroit a year and a half ago after spending 20 years working out of New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia.
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SCULPTURING

Free form sculpturing is the styling in demand for this years Melbourne Cup Carnival. Leigh Cassidys piece is a sample of her ability to Sculpt, allowing a freeform design no matter what the straw component and every twist, curl and loop makes a piece unique.

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WHEN IS A FASCINATOR NOT A FASCINATOR?

Royal Ascot banned fascinators this year, a base of 3" was acceptable but is that a headpiece or a fascinator? Kate Henry asks a question to define universally what is a fascinator / cocktail / headpiece?
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HAT ACADEMY MARKETPLACE

Now live for members is a way to buy & sell hats through the Hat Academy Marketplace. Listings will be at no charge as a service to help students and milliners to sell online. All that is required is for you to add a short description, upload pictures, set the price & choose your preferred method of payment.

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Unique Creativity

Like most milliners Bridget Early from Ohio has a burning need to create and design, and each hat is an adventure as she brings her visions to life. The ivory ribbon hat band together with the handmade ivory flower shows the uniqueness of her creativity in this flapper Inspired Cloche.

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DRAMATICALLY DYNAMIC

Belle Mc Cluskey describes this piece as representing the mystery and movement found at the deep depths of the oceans bottom. Her millinery journey commenced in theatre where all things are dynamic, fluid & flowing.

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Charlottes Web

A number of Hat Academy members have had the privilege to learn millinery under the guidance of Rose Cory (Milliner to the late Queen Mother) This includes Brisbane milliner Angelica Nave. She perfects each piece with a fine finish and unique design.

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IMPROVISED STEAMER

There has been much discussion on alternatives for the essential milliners tool the steamer. Bridget shares her solution "By filling my pressure canner about half way full, I can produce a generous stream of steam that will provide enough steam for even the heaviest felt hoods."

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Felt Fantasy

You are guaranteed to stay cosy & warm wearing one of Tracy Deniszczuk's sculptured wool pieces. As a felt artist who uses wet felting techniques Tracy combines wool in a magical fusion of colour & design.
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MEDIA MAGNET

Irish milliner Aoife Kirwan has had a some great media attention decorating editorial pages with her creations. Most recently two of her hats where featured in the October issue of Image Magazine. Have a flick through Aoife's media tear sheets.
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Girls Night Out

Brendan Rich has embraced the creativity of a whimsy which proves to be a design by line. This piece has a certain mask like intrigue. Only those who have made a whimsy know the accuracy & patience needed to create the perfect symmetry.
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Fashion on the Field Winner

Congratulations to milliner Dianne Barbour! She won the Millinery Award at the Wagga Wagga Ag Race Day and how excited are they both. :D

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HAT CLASS HINTS - TRIM FOCUS

When designing your trim for hat or headpiece always lead the eye to a focal point. The eye will then move beyond that to view detail of your trim and assess the personality of the hat or headpiece. This is an important stage to market your creation.
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CAPS WITH CLASS

Is it possible to make a Baseball cap look feminine? Stephanie Dickey has mastered this by using fabulous fabric combinations and special trims. Enjoy her creativity.

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CAULFIELD CARNIVAL PREVIEW DAY

Faces of Caulfield Hetty Kate and Evan Spargo, and finalist Kate Hopkins, take us to all the sights and sounds of Carnival Preview Day at Caulfield Racecourse.

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FLIRTY FASHION - VINTAGE STYLE

When you peruse the Gallery of Award winning Chicago Milliner, Sonia Caceres you feel you are walking down a city street in the 1920's, an era of flirty fashion. Each piece is individual with exquisite vintage like trims.
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MILLINERY FASHION SHOOT

Marilyn Van den Berg gives us a sneak peek into her spring collection. "Our goal for this shoot was to create some beautiful images using our millinery and accessible fashion. We wanted the images to be soft & sweet reflecting the pastels and structured lines of Spring 2012/13."

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FEATHERS FOR THE BRIDE

Every bride wants to be the bride of the moment. Due to minimal colour options Bridal headwear requires renewed creativity to make that difference.Learn to create your own feathers using bridal fabric. Make matching headpieces for bridesmaids in their fabric to create a stunning bridal ensemble.
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Crinoline Creation

Dianne Barbour lives in rural Australia but has taken the opportunity to learn Millinery at classes in her local Community Centre. This example of Dianne's work, a crinoline and hand tooled rose would look amazing as a Bridal Headpiece.
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