Birds have been used on hats for over a century. They are usually a cluster of feathers moulded around a padded body but Milliner, Helen Le Roy from Ontario, Canada has revealed a beautiful bird in flight using a delicate free floating circle of black lace. Appreciate the accents of Italian tubular mesh ribbon, blue and black crystal jewel eye, blue veiling with a touch of blue and…

Florals are all about having fun and embracing the joy and romance of spring. Perhaps this is why the Floral Trend is one that just won't go away. Anastasia of Zurich, Switzerland has specialised in hand tooled flowers. She creates every flower in every colour imaginable. Coming to Hat Academy soon classes on all…

From Las Vegas, USA we welcome Louisa Voisine. Her Bespoke/Couture Chapeau is designed with the individual in mind and it is always unique and one of a kind, a true original. The design says it all about the clients personal style, personality and lifestyle. Prices vary according to the material chosen and design style. So Elegant!

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Friends come together to celebrate the era of the flapper each with their own "look."  This was a period of change with women riding bicycles or driving cars and flouting social norms. Lisa Jaynes creations can be described as Modern Vintage with a touch of glamour. All are designed in her…

Georgia Gleese is known locally in her US town as "The Hat Lady" - such a lovely compliment. Word of mouth marketing is a great way to get the word out there & everyone wants your hats. Georgia's simple fascinator has added extras to make it special – just a little bit of bling and added braid to crinoline swirls. …

Every Bride will love this handcrafted tiara but Gatsby lovers will enjoy it also. Sally-ann Wrights pieces are uniquely designed and handmade with the best quality of materials. Her special skill creating…

Traditionally every bride peeps behind her veil. Home based Milliner, Wendy Freaney of Texas has come up with an alluring concept using pleated crinoline to create a bridal headpiece with real flair. Her hand made ruffled flower adds a softness to the whole design. Coming soon to Hat Academy, Lessons on all things…

Dublin milliner, Georgina Heffernan has adapted the turban technique to give a very contemporary look complete with a popular dragonfly trim. Turbans have been around for centuries and are traditionally known as a religious millinery hat. They may involve 5metres of fabric wound in any of 66 styles. Georgina's…

Detailed work is loved by customers who purchase headwear from Desiree Spice. Appreciate the work she has gone to by hand painting the cherry tree on the silk – mystery is added with a layer of sinamay only to be covered in 3D pink and white hand cut blossoms each with a small red central bead to complete the look.…

A stunning sculpted two sided twirl is featured on this cocktail hat created by young Melbourne milliner Ashley Graham. Her custom designs may not be off the shelf but rather express the clients personality, showing off their natural beauty. Ashley is constantly learning new…

Almost a year ago, Jennifer Lucas put her quilting aside as she had discovered the art of Millinery after a class at Queenslands Cobb & Co. Museum, Toowoomba…

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Whimsical hats that are quaint & playful are just what Melissa Glim loves. Hats make Melissa smile and this will make you smile as it once played sweet tunes – a totally up cycled Vinyl 78LP Record. It is trimmed with beautiful coloured hand tooled roses – compliments of a gorgeous neck tie.…

Another elegant and sophisticated fashion statement by London Milliner Latoya Williams-Pike who has been creating hats for the last 13 years. With a 1920s genre and a touch of glitz her work is in strong demand and more this season with the release of "The Great…

This blue pillbox is a work in progress for beginner millinery student Caren of Maleny. Caren added Pill Box lesson to her skills, so she could surprise her mum this Mother's Day…

Deborah Thompson has ventured into bridal headwear with her first exhibition at the Townsville Bridal Expo. Leading Australian Bridal Designer Wendy Makin was so impressed that she chose four of Deborah's headpieces to compliment her garments for the Fashion Parade.…

How excited was Toowoomba Milliner, Cassy Hill to win First Prize & Grand Champion. Her Lime & Navy Blue Disc hat featured a fine piping addition to the binding and a creative hand made trim. As a Hairdresser Cassy now has a new solution to a bad hair day …wear a hat. Congratulations Cassy.…

Mark Garvie may be one of Irelands leading bespoke milliners but with this piece his love to design and create takes us all to the fantastic Great Barrier Reef on the other side of the world. The fantasy of the underwater world comes alive with graceful jelly fish and the ethereal mermaid adorned with sea urchins and coral – a…

Agata Tanistra has persistently pursued her dream to qualify as an experienced Milliner learning from Rose Cory, Noel Stewart and Jane Smith. Sculpturing with Crinoline can be challenging but Agata has given this style a mystifying appeal as the wearer peers through the translucent checkered crinoline. The orange and…

Moving from Hawaii to England was a huge change for Karen Geraghty but with the change has come the opportunity to create stylish hats. Karen loves the versatility of hat components as there are no restrictions. Note the exactness of this cloche made from a pattern with all the stripes of the Scottish Tweed fabric aligning perfectly. Customers will return with such a…