The final day for Melbourne Spring racing is Emirates Stakes Day, when the children can join in the fashion on the field look. How lovely for new milliner, Jo Peterson to go along with her daughter to enjoy the fashion fun, wearing Jo’s latest creations. After a few lessons Jo is enjoying this new found creative world…

This sculpted & blocked leather cocktail hat by Emily Minikem of Melbourne, Australia displays her ability to work with leather. Cutting and curling the leather keeps the design simple but  with a touch of mystique. With her training in art, design and fashion she combines all the elements of pattern making, design,…

There are never too many surprises in the work of talented UK milliner Lisa Jayne McConnon but this piece titled “Strawberry Surprise” stretches out to the beyond. With a floral theme of hand made flowers in fabric, feathers and crinoline the wearer and the onlooker…

KFW Irish Accessory Designer of the year, Sinéad Madden, takes us away from the trackside and into the stables for this gorgeous photoshoot of her spring collection.

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Amanda from Chef Bizzaro Millinery believes hats have a way of bringing grace to a woman. "They inspire, they flirt, and they let you become who ever you want to be for the day."

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Yecla, Spain is a creative corner for Ampa Azorin. By combining the customers ideas with her inspirations she is able to create a complete look with a special touch. Cocktail hats are popular the world over. This piece is fabric covered with a soft lace added  to enrich the appeal. …

Sense the ebb & flow of the water symbolised in this creation by Sharon Bainbridge of Yorkshire, UK. This sea green hat with an elongated tail flowing at the back is suitably titled the Mermaid hat. The soft flowing fabric sparkles with swarovski crystals. This is a prime example of Sharons style -…

Millinery by Ashley Graham completes any outfit with elegance. "Hats can add a sense of fun, help express your personality and just show off your natural beauty."

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Can you guess what the unusual components are that have been used to create this sculptured headpiece. Chesley Antionette has a passion for art and fashion and combines everyday materials to create  sustainable headwear.  Check out how Chesley uses electrical tape, foam flex, construction fencing, washers, mini…

The Lace and Parisisal straw combination is the favoured millinery component for milliner Lisa Schaefer from Grenfell, NSW. This green and orange lace piece is certainly a show stopper for the Spring racing season.…

Silk Abaca swirls in yellow and black add movement in a simple design. Leah Robinson creates her headpieces to complete her customers outfits. Although she lives in Gatton, a rural town in Queensland, Australia she has been able to capture a hat loving clientele.…

Tiffany Arey designs her hats & fascinators as wonderful 3-dimensional pieces of art that will completely transform anyones fashion look. Located in Pennsylvania, USA Tiffany has given life to a simple red disc hat with the bounce of a double bow.

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Rowena Reeve's millinery philosophy: "Hats are the best way to make an outfit individual and complete, plus also are the best disguise for a bad hair day!"

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Hats bring our personalities forward in such a unique way. Tatiana Ashakova from Berlin believes this and has designed a Great Gatsby collection. This beautiful beaded snood features a beaded medallion on the forehead which was significant trim in the the 1920's flapper era. With the insight of experience and…

Preview the gorgeous array of race hats hand made by Leona Jansene Nowland

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This piece from Modystka La dame, is made on straw base toque decorated with flower flakes. Vivid sinamay form on the top set the toque in motion!

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The best cheer squad any new milliner could wish for would be her five excited daughters. Caren Stevens daughters love to try them on and all have their favourites. This stylish purple hat is Sheree's favourite and it makes her look sophisticated beyond her years. Enjoy your hats girls!…

Share a pic of your Spring Racing hat and outfit to win a $200 gift certificate to spend at Ruby & Leo Simply mention @hatacademy plus use the hashtag #hatober on Instagram. Good…

Murley & Co Millinery celebrate Spring with a collection of colours and styles to get you back on track for the racing season.

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Such an elegant twist to traditional headwear - a turban. Turbans first appeared in the 14th century in Spain and continues to be worn in Asia , near East and African countries all bearing their own method of wrapping fabric. For Modystka La dame of Poland millinery is not just a business it is a way…