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WEDDING BELLS

Susanne adores making wedding head pieces. "The air that surrounds the world of weddings makes it kind of magical, I love to know that I´m an ever so small part, of a very special day."

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Calling all Creatives - here is a challenge with spots & stripes maybe an outfit with hat/headpiece to match!! Great worldwide competition from Tessuti Fabrics to win International flights for 2 valued at $5,000. Closes 19/9/12
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FEATHER TECHNIQUE

In lesson 9 "Customised Feathers" we learn how to redesign feathers through a variety of techniques. Miss Lauren has applied a diamond cut feather method to this Black & White Derby Day inspired fascinator.

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SPRING INTO COLOUR

Melbourne Cup 2012 Spring Summer collections will be a beautiful range of dramatic hats and headpieces created in vibrant colours to complement outfits with strong, bold & confident styling. Leading milliner Serena Lindeman is currently preparing her Spring Collection which exhibits her love of colour & clean contemporary…

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HOT SPOTS

So reminiscent of the 1960s is the combination of spots and lace. Milliner Deborah Thompson has many happy customers for her unique fascinators.

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Into the fold

Origami inspired this bridal piece by Maggie Mowbray which is available on her Etsy shop. Milliners take Japanese paper folding techniques to the next level using fabric and ribbon with great results.

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Superb Showroom

Aoife Kirwan invites us to browse through her new studio. "I now have a place where customers can come to view the collection or meet for a consultation for a custom order".

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POSTING BLOGS

Blogs are a great way to inform, educate or entertain the Hat Academy community plus attract visitors to your profile. Maybe you have been featured in the media, have a new or interesting photo, or perhaps have a video or link you wish to share?
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EVER SO SWEET

Be tempted by this delicious Strawberry Tart created by Melbourne milliner Emily Minikem. This cute number is perfect for less formal occasions like high tea with the girls.

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IF THE HAT FITS WEAR IT

Every Milliner dreams about owning their own Hat Store so they can convince the world to buy their hats. Lindsay, Manager of Goorin Brothers Store in LA is having so much fun sharing her style secrets to suit her customers.

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BLOCK ADDICTS

Bridget Early shares: If you love looking at hat blocks for inspiration and historical appreciation this web page is for you. There are some amazing blocks in this collection of photos.

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Flatcaps with Flair

Gilboas Studio in Uk creates one-off styles, even adding your personal signature. With the extra deep cut at the back they are practical for windy winter weather.

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Bespoke Hats

Kerry Jane from KJ Millinery, creates one off Hats and Headpieces for all occasions. This Royal Blue fedora is contrasted with a hot pink trim to add vibrancy to a chilly day.

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All Naturalle

Creative milliner Dee Hall was inspired to sculpt this hat while viewing sand dunes from her aeroplane window. The deep folds reveal the ever changing shifting sand on the seashore.

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BLOCKING PINS

Hat Academy student Bronwyn asks experienced milliners a question about block pins . Add your advice - what is your preference or do you use both methods and why?

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Hats at St Andrews

Stay warm wearing this moulded felt cloche while putting at the famous St Andrews golf course. A short distance away you will discover the Millinery studio of Rita McVinnie with her treasure trove of French Vintage trims. Every hat is created with love & something French.…

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A Twist on Veiling

With much discussion recently about using veiling, Irish Milliner Laura Hanlon expresses the ethereal look of veiling by adding a series of Loops to a stylish Royal Blue cocktail hat.

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FEATHER IN ONES HAT

Using two of the primary colours can be a design challenge but in nature it is everywhere. Blue and yellow macaw feathers were the inspiration for this beautiful hand moulded felt hat. Created by Irish Milliner, Aoife Kirwin it would not be missed in the crowd!

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SWEET AND SOUR

"Sweet and Sour" is the style title for Melanie Veronicas work. She loves to create something feminine and flirty or sharp and punky .

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HATSTRUCK IN AUSTRIA

Funloving Austrian Milliners Josef Kepka and Sohne will make you smile with this stop motion video created for the intro of their website. But when it comes to millinery business they are serious contenders.

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