Melissa Barnes is a jack of all trades and master of many, which makes it all the more exciting for her recent State FOTF win! This win not only sees her entering the National Competition automatically in the top 10 of Australia but it has also inspired her to follow her long held passion of starting a racing fashion themed Boutique. Whilst Melissa has been a very much admired milliner…

With a passion for styling, a fresh young approach and a collection of Fashion On The Field winning headpieces under her belt, it is no wonder why South Australian Milliner, Melissa Barnes is fast becoming one of the most prominent young designers in the country. Melissa's designs are created using modern techniques and materials that feature classical styling with a contemporary…

Unique racing fashion, handmade hats, headwear and fascinators from Melissa Barnes.

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Hats are just pure class says South Australian milliner, Melissa Barnes. "They speak and communicate your personality to the world. There's so much you can say with a hat!" This style exhibits a clever use of the fabric combined with great style combination by using a cocktail block with a breton block. The co-ordinated trim…