Can you recall the headwear in the Nicole Kidman film "Moulin Rouge". These pieces were the work of award winning Milliner Christine Thompson, who lives in the picturesque Blue Mountains west of Sydney, Australia. With 18 years experience in Costume Headwear for Opera, Theatre and Musicals no wonder her fashion Hats and headpieces display a perfect finish using fabric as a covering for the foundations shapes.  To work in…

Chic Bibi Label from Montreal , Canada welcomes you to their website - "Each face has its glitter; let us help you discover your own…" How flattering is this yellow hatinator and to create it that way note what has been added to create a one-off look - the pleats + tucks + space. Brilliant in colour & design.

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Rita McVinnie has added more styles to her Hat Academy profile which includes her new look website. She has a  range of styles, heavily influenced by 1920's fashion and the flapper era. If you find yourself taken by the wardrobe and costumes of Downton Abbey then these hats are sure to appeal to your taste.

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The ethos of the 1940's era was "Make do & mend" such a contrast to todays disposable society. Lisa McConnon from Hertfordshire, UK is a Millinery Designer who loves to recycle. Her creations reveal her foundation training in art & design, fashion & costume.

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Dublin Milliner Sarah Stephens has had a career in fashion and is now adding millinery to her skills as her love of hats surpassed every other area in fashion. This headpiece is ready for a bride who loves to wear pearls as a girls best friend. The combination of differing sizes and shades in the pearls adds to the  attraction of this piece. Her label, "The Hat Society" exhibits her ambition to expand…

This fascinator is not made from felt or straw …that is the difference that interests Sinead Kellys clients. The shine reveals the use of a plastic component but it creates a classy look. Sinead  has loved wearing Fascinators & headpieces for years but now she is selling them successfully through her Etsy store she is obsessed with her new found craft. It is amazing how sales…

Sherilee lives in Hughenden, a lovely small town of 1,000+ residents in central Queenslands sheep and cattle country, but this determined milliner is setting a pace to add to her skills through lessons in Hat Academy. She has always loved hats and the social side of horse racing so learning to create her own designs was a natural progression and now she is making them for others. Being 1,400 kms from…

Having a successful home based studio is the choice of most milliners. Such is the success of Irish milliner Polly McGettigan. She produces sophisticated pieces using classic shapes, hand rolled flowers & the finest couture fabrics to achieve perfectly crafted headwear. With a strong background in…

The Red Hat Society have more than quadrupled the demand for red hats globally with many suppliers having listing especially for members. Penny van Den Thilart loves to create her own hats and outfits to match but it is the headwear that has enabled her to express her Creative styling to the max.This flamboyant piece spells a day of fun. Red…

Royal Blue Millitary Crown Hat with lace and charm trim is the anti-fedora hat. Hand blocked on a vintage hat block this wool felt crown is similar to the marine dress crown, forest ranger crown, or state trooper crown. If the fedora or trilby is a little too high and not quite right for you, try a millitary crown. The asymetrical brim turns sharply up on the left, and pulls down over the right eye.…

Mueryo Marie calls herself a Mad Hatter – her specialty are mini hatters using found objects . Mini hats can take as much time to create as regular hats but there is always a demand for such especially if a little quirky. The components in Maries hats all show a little age some crazed, some weathered and beaten but are all recycled, re-purposed, and up-cycled materials to make them as eco friendly…

The Marge Iilane label was established 5 yeas ago in Estonia. Marge had the privilege to learn from Rose Corey in UK. This disc hat has an added panel moulded on the bias creating a very clever addition to a regular disc style. Marge also balances out her range with a smart casual collection of hats & caps which are wearable no matter what the season.…

Winter in Wales with temperatures eight degrees or less is the perfect time to wear one of these beautiful berets made by milliner Robyn Coles. Robyn quit he job as a Fashion buyer to fulfil her creative desire in millinery. During her formal training she realised she had found her creative passion in millinery. Robyn sees the only limitations in millinery is your own imagination. She will go out of her way to…

Line and structure are the key design principles used by Sydney milliner "Lisa Renee Millinery", a bespoke atelier. Lisa provides quality hand crafted millinery to accentuate the exact look for clients special occasions. When sculpturing it is vital that you maintain femininity and that is exactly what Lisa has achieved in this piece Lace Spiral.

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Catherine Gane from Surrey, UK  classes herself as a Hatlover but is emerging as a creative Milliner selling her hats & fascinators under the "Serendipity Hats" label. Experience is the greatest teacher and Catherine is working with a variety of components and styles for her clientele. This disc hat and matching clutch reveal a delicate colour combination to create such a feminine…

Inspired by elegant hat shapes from the early 20th century, UK Label "Betsy Hatter" creates wearable hats and fascinators with a whimsical twist. Her love for vintage is reflected in the fine detail including the frock for the photo shoot. This percher hat style was popular in the 40's era and was so named as it gave the resemblance of a bird atop the head. It…

Luton UK is at the heart of the hat industry with hats dating back to 1700s in the local Museum. Emma Vowles was privileged to start her training there followed by work with leading designers but now has her own established label "Evie Rose Millinery" specialising in exciting bespoke pieces for her clients. This beautifully proportioned disc hat reveals a play in light and shade complimented by the setting chosen by her…

Most little girls enjoy dressing their dolls but not all try to make the hats & accessories. Ella Gajewska grew up with that experience under her mums watchful eye and so started her love of headwear. Years later she would view a hat shop window fascinated by its stunning contents. She sort out training under some of the best UK milliners and her signature pieces were then realised. Her business is established in her home country, Poland. How…

Determination drove Carolina Millinery owner Natalie Simmon's desire to learn millinery when very little tuition was available 11 years ago. Armed with every book she could find she practised techniques until in 2007 she had a chance to learn from a master milliner. Today one of her creations is exhibited in the Kentucky Derby Hat Museum . Natalie has a real love of 1920-40s era which is evident with styling & wide…

Animal print never goes out of fashion The addition of red to this Black& White leopard spot adds an extra dynamic. West Australian Milliner Amanda Smith has included Pheasant feathers as a natural choice when working with animal print straw. Would you wear a red outfit or a black & white ensemble with this Hatinator?
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