Vintage styling always offers a challenge for Illinois milliner extraordinaire Sharon Panozzo. If you follow Hat Academy Top Pics for the week most likely one of Sharons hats will be there. With 20 years of experience in millinery her focus is…

For many milliners their personal interest in history has led to creating a little from the past to be enjoyed by Hatlovers of the present. Sharon Panozzo from Illinois, USA has been creating such for over 20 years. Appreciate the trim detail which gives a…

This is a reproduction of an original 1880's traveling hat. It is recreated as closely as possible but with modern materials and minor alterations.

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"Although made with vintage fabrics this hat is brand new. This hat was all hand made by me from some of the most beautiful vintage French lace I have ever seen. The golden colored lace is also encapsulated in vintage French veiling to help hold the shape and add beauty." 

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This elegant hat is reminiscent of the Art Deco era but with updated styling. It is made from a velvet and taffeta striped fabric and accented with sweeping vintage black feathers.

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