All Blog Posts Tagged 'milliner' (328)

Sophie Allport Interview

Talented young milliner, Sophie Allport has based her distinctive styling on her love of using a natural, pliable product with a great variety of colour and texture. Sophie shares her journey with tips on how to develop your unique style of headwear.

What do you love most about Millinery?

I love that since starting millinery I have been able to combine a lot of different aspects…

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Milliner: Bobbi Heath

As a curious young girl, Bobbi Heath had her first taste of millinery, when after analysing her brothers school cap over and over she decided to take matters into her own hands and make some much needed improvements to the design. She analysed the hat and created a pattern from the cap, then with a bit of trial and error she created a tartan jockey hat which she proudly later wore to church. Since her first…

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INTERVIEW: JAYNE ALISON

Whether a customer is looking for a mother of the bride hat or something spectacular for the Royal Ascot, Jane Alison Millinery's wide range of designs are sure to suit any event or millinery appetite. Light and airy brims and delicate feathered trims are a key trend in Jayne's designs. We can't help but love…

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INTERVIEW: AMANDA JOYNER

With a knack for thinking outside the box and designs which exude quirkiness, Amanda Joyner from Michigan City Indiana, sure knows how to attract attention. From pills and rams horns to tentacles and playing cards, her pieces have the ability to delight and excite any observer. Whilst these whimsical and wild creations form a theme in her designs, Amanda's work…
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INTERVIEW: CARLA MURLEY

For Carla Murley, stumbling upon a video of Australian milliner Richard Nylon came at  the perfect time in her life and since then it has transformed in ways greater than she could have ever imagined. Carla's millinery utilises many traditional materials, but is always on the hunt for something new, exciting and unusual. She has a wide range of customers for which she designs unique pieces, from FOTF competitors to prominent celebrities…

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MILLINER: FAY ENGLANDER

Her passon for millinery was given to her by her mother and she has been dabbling in her craft ever since. Fay has a strong following of close family, friends and loyal clients who keep her busy making her beautiful headpieces. 

Fay Englander is a member of a local church group which hosts a…
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MILLINER: JENNIFER CONSTANTINOU

For milliner Jennifer Constantinou, her love of millinery and creating began in her childhood, playing, creating and experimenting with a variety of materials. Jennifer takes great pride in the finer details of her work, showcasing both race wear and bridal designs. Her label Meg + Wren is a stunning reflection of her passion for fine materials and skilful finishing as shown in this delicate lace…

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CESSIAH ALICE INTERVIEW

With a love of vintage materials and a milliner as a mother, it appears that Milliner Cessiah Alice was born to make hats! It was not quite "love at first sight" with hats however, it appears that this labour of love has turned into a truly gratifying passion.  Read on to find out a little more about what millinery means to Cessiah. 

1. What…

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MILLINER: MARIE-CLAIRE MILLINERY

Marie Claire Millinery feature classic feminine lines that sit delicately on the wearers head. Her pieces are often inspired by her surrounding landscapes in Strangford Lough which can be seen often in her use of neutral colours and flowing organically structured designs. Marie Claire Millinery offers both ready to wear designs and bespoke piece made to order specifically designed to complement and…

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10 QUESTIONS WITH LISA JAYNE MILLINERY

Not only are we left gobsmacked by Lisa Jane Millinery fabulous designs but we were also amazed at her incredibly long list of appearances in magazine editorials and catwalks with various designers. Lisa's designs are often quirky and always eye-catching as you can see in the images featured. Don't just take our word for it, here we have 10 quick questions with the very talented…

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Richard Scholz Interview

Richard Scholz's millinery is truly more than just something one would put on their head. Just looking at any of his works you can see a story, a time, a place and a marvellous work of art. Designs are outside the conventional lines of everyday millinery, as shown in the image featured and they really make you think about millinery differently. We absolutely love how the photography…

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MILLINER: MARION LOWE

Marion Lowe has a true passion for millinery and loves using whatever she can get her hands on to make hats. "I enjoy experimenting with materials - conventional and all sorts of media not usually associated with hat making." Her millinery combines all things we love at Hat Academy as shown in the image featured…

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BRIDGET EARLY INTERVIEW

Meet Bridget Early, our featured member from Bellefontaine, Ohio. Bridget's gorgeous designs are inspired by her love of vintage headwear and her clothing design background which spans over 30 years! This week we feature her Spring Summer…

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VICTORIA WINDER

Calgary milliner Victoria Winder says "My love for making headpieces and fascinators came from reading books". We are so glad that her love from reading has transpired into a great passion for millinery because it is easy to see that she has a skill that has truly flourished into something beautiful. Her…

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KAREN GERAGHTY INTERVIEW

Milliner Karen Geraghty's pieces ooze sophistication and and simplicity in the most delightful way. Her millinery goes by the name of "Mind Your Bonce" and she is the creator of this decadently sweet brown velour cap which we just adore! Don't just take our word for it... Here's 10 things you need to know about.... UK milliner Karen…
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MILLINER: TINA KITE

American milliner Tina Kite's mission is to "Design and create unique hats and headpieces using a blend of couture and traditional millinery skills for creative people who want to stand out in a crowd".



Judging by the fantastic red and black headpiece worn in the image, she is certainly…

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MILLINER: MARIE DOLAN

Irish milliner Marie Dolan is setting the pace with her fantastically fun modern pieces, just like this black Pork Pie Percher hat. We love the combination of spiky biot feathers mixed with the dainty olive green veiling, giving her piece an edgy yet feminine look.  Marie's other pieces feature a range of bold colour…

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MILLINER: KRISTIN SILVERMAN



For Kristin Silverman her love of millinery is truly about the materials she chooses. For this wide brim ladies hat Kristin has chosen a light chestnut parisisal, with grosgrain ribbon band and cockade completed with a silk…

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MILLINER: DAWN WILSON

Who would have thought that owning a vintage store could lead you to discovering a passion you never even knew you might have? For milliner Dawn Wilson thats exactly what happened! As you can imagine her love for vintage clothing and accessories has become a major influence for her designs and they beautifully reflect hat…
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MILLINER: MARGE IILANE

With a population of just over one million it is easy to see why Estonian milliner Marge Iilane is truly more than one in a million in every sense of the word. Her hats speak a language of their own with their curvaceous flourishes and elegant structure, it is easy to see that her passion for…

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