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Melbourne Racing Club have been searching for a Face of Caulfield to help bring the Carnival’s racing and fashion activities to life. The competitors frocked and suited up before parading for onlookers and a panel of judges including fashion milliner Richard Nylon.
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No this is not about the latest Hair style but a fascinator style that is a cut above the rest! Corina Haywood uses scissors daily in her LA studio - we all need to look within our work studio for inspiration around us. 

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The Mingei Museum is presenting an incredible exhibit on Hats & Headdresses from their Permanent Collection. These selections make up donations and purchases from the past 34 years.  There are a wide variety of cultures and countries from around the world in this exhibition.  The hats are used for a variety of…

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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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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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…

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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Another hard day in the office working on filming new fascinator and headpiece lessons. Hair done, nails and makeup completed, lights camera action... coffee break!

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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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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The new Aoife Kirwan Millinery studio is finally finished. I now have a place where customers can come to view the collection or meet for a consultation for a custom order. For photos check out the latest blog post.…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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