On a cold and bleak winters day this lovely lime cloche will brighten the world and you will be noticed in the crowd. This very lady like hat made by milliner Sheila Dozier is set to entice and allure! With a roll up on one side and down on the other plus a gutter on top it certainly…

Russian born, Tatiana Rakhmanina made her first hat at 12years of age under the watchful eye of her grandmother, Larissa who was a milliner in St Petersburg in “the golden age of hats” – the first half of the 20th century. Tatiana’s study of languages and world cultures led to a…

This classic Steel Grey Mad Hatter has a pleated brim which gives a fresh twist to the overall design. The velour felt is rich in colour and texture and extremely soft to the touch. Can you spot the fine hand stitching?…

When you see the label “Sharper Millinery - Brimming with Style” you are immediately inquisitive to find out more. Sharp in millinery talent and photography, the label is a play on the owners name…

This striking Bowler has been created by Edith, a Hertsfordshire milliner. How innovative is this classic bowler with a large PVC hand sculpted rose. Over the last eight years Edith has mastered her millinery skills enabling her to make ‘chef d’oeuvres’ or masterpieces which her customers immediately fall…

David Osaduke puts it frankly why he loves hats - “because they are my livelihood!” What a challenge to all to strive towards this, whether you are a beginner or currently treating it as a hobby. It has been his passion since 1988 and David continues to perfect each bespoke piece in his studio Toronto, Canada. This piece was created…

“Els Robberechts Hat Design” was established in 2000 and Els opened her Hat Shop in the centre of Ghent, Belgium in 2003. As a professional milliner she offers her clients personal attention to assist them in their choice of the perfect design. Each piece is handmade in the studio and made of the highest quality of…

A billabong was just the right setting for an Australian Mad Hatters Tea Party with seven lovely ladies. Central Queensland Milliner, Lynda Dwyer Ninness has chosen a creative setting to photograph her latest collection. Having such an eye for detail with all her creations this setting reflects the same. Spot the cup cake with a mini hat on…

Can a helmet be made to look glamorous? Looking at this Casque by Estelle Ramousse we are in awe of her beautiful craftmanship moulding the helmet perfectly to the head shape.  Covering and trimming in purple sequins was no mean feat. This is a fine example of Estelle’s work which you can view at her…

Not every milliner has a muse who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. Such is the fortune for Charlie Gates who works in taxidermy artwork and fashion accessories and is acclaimed as one of the top in her field. Her assistant and muse is also her best model to wear many of her extraordinary master pieces. …

Finka From Mendocina County, California wants the world to rediscover the most exciting fashion accessory on the planet – hats! Creating hats for theatre and in this case a pretty hat for a ballet is a great opportunity for Finka and many milliners but they always require some special techniques. It is essential the hats stay…

Experienced and very talented milliner Marge IIlane from Estonia shares her latest black and white range and has amazed us again. Everyone loves the universal houndstooth design but this technique and finish she has developed is sure to impress her clients. Houndstooth originated in Scotland, woven in wool and worn by…

In 2012, Denis and Svetlana Gulyaeva left Novosibirsk, Russia to study millinery in New York at Anya Caliendo’s couture millinery atelier.  Like all master milliners Anya imparted a new perspective on working techniques and design. All their work is hand stitched and they seek to make everyones wildest dreams come…

The ‘talk of the town' is Hannah Young who is the creative behind the “Rose Young Millinery “ label in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her hats and headpieces are worn by those in the Royal enclosure at Ascot and the choice of style for a recent MBE recipient. This ringed button style is having a revival as it was popular during…

Tracy Chaplin is a couture milliner who like many was trained under Rose Cory, milliner to the late Queen Mother. Like many of Rose’s students she has become a internationally renowned milliner and for the last decade Tracy has worked with couturiers in Belgravia  designing hats for their aristocratic clientele. The precision…

With St Valentine’s Day this month this red candy hat is ready for the wearing not the eating. Such is the creativity of two fabulous milliners from Los Angeles who call themselves “The Sisters Brimm.” Each unique hat has a theatrical flair telling its…

With a background in dressmaking and tailoring for over 20 years Melissa Rath from New South Wales Australia has found a new passion in millinery. She has always recognised that the hat completes the outfit and she is doing just that with her wide range of skills. Taking the opportunity to learn here in…

Working in the leading London millinery houses of Stephen Jones, Noel Stewart, Edwina Ibbotson and Phillip Treacy has given Lydia Wall the confidence to establish her own label “Lydia Wall Millinery” at Crouch End, London. Her millinery journey started when she tried to repair her juggler’s bowler hat. To learn…

Every piece in Carrie Jenkinson's collection has a twist or turn no matter whether it is elegant, eccentric or ethereal. For someone who started just making fascinators, her training has since led to bigger things having caught the attention of the Royal Family and…

Appreciate the detail of this headpiece with the contrast in texture within the components. Eugenia Jimenez creates specialised headwear which she sells through her store in Seville, Spain. Her styling with cutwork gives each creation a  distinctive look. Meeting the needs of her community Eugenia also offers a…