This sculpted & blocked leather cocktail hat by Emily Minikem of Melbourne, Australia displays her ability to work with leather. Cutting and curling the leather keeps the design simple but  with a touch of mystique. With her training in art, design and fashion she combines all the elements of pattern making, design,…

There are never too many surprises in the work of talented UK milliner Lisa Jayne McConnon but this piece titled “Strawberry Surprise” stretches out to the beyond. With a floral theme of hand made flowers in fabric, feathers and crinoline the wearer and the onlooker…

Such an elegant twist to traditional headwear - a turban. Turbans first appeared in the 14th century in Spain and continues to be worn in Asia , near East and African countries all bearing their own method of wrapping fabric. For Modystka La dame of Poland millinery is not just a business it is a way…

Every piece created by London based milliner Lyze Bamigbola-Silas displays design, detail and function. This hat is certain to WOW the crowd!! Lyze creates wearable works of art, evoking sophistication and elegance for the woman with impeccable taste and exquisite style.

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This stunning outfit and free form hatinator in green sinamay trimmed with feathers and crystal butterfly caught the judges eyes and was the winner at the recent Joseph & Jones Racing owners Luncheon. Milliner Dianne Barbour was thrilled to…

So romantic. This Downton Abbey style Juliet Bridal Veil was created by Lisa Innis of Ruby & Cordelia's Millinery, Lincoln, Nebraska USA. Lisa has always been fascinated in the history of hats and excels designing and creating hats in the Vintage style.…

Hats are fun… and Marge Crunkleton should know as she is not afraid to tell us her age – congrats on achieving 82 years of age and almost 60 yrs of marriage Marge. She has seen 7 +decades of hat styling!! You will be surprised Marge is not a milliner but a specialist creator of vintage…

Professional photo shoots brighten your work to prospective viewers online. The effort required to create headwear, organise a model and the hairstyling plus find the right photographer is worth it when you see this photo and more in this Spring collection by Bellinda Haase of Toowoomba. Using the…

"Hats are truly magical…they transport us to other times and places." Aspiring milliner Debra Brunner of Orange County, California started with a Beginners Bundle and her first hat wowed the attendees at a recent Hollywood night…

The ultimate experience is to work in a millinery store and create hats for sale in those quiet moments instore. Cessiah who works in her mothers store creates her own styles which includes this parisisal Hatinator cleverly using the button block to shape the central focus. If mother Victoria had never set up shop…

Leaving a secure day job to train in millinery could be viewed  as a huge risk. Mary Turner believed she could set up a millinery business in Edinburgh and took the risk. This piece displays her ability to create a unique fascinator based on her love of fabric. Her headwear gives you a style lift.…

This French lace head piece is hand beaded with Swarovski crystals. Holly Barker is passionate about the bridal pieces she creates to add a little magic to each brides special day.  Holly who is located in Perth, Australia studied Costume for Performance at the WA Academy of Performing Arts but perfected her…

Linda Mirembe shares her catwalk photo collection from Maryland Fashion week.
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24 carat gold gives a richness to this Swiss straw hatinator created by Cynthia Bryson-Jones of Canberra, Australia. Note her perfect weaving of this Swiss Straw braid. Cynthia has been creating exquisite headwear for Australia's Governor General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce. Perfection in finish and style is…

Male milliners bring an exciting dynamic to millinery. Richard Scholz displays his ability to design and create through his millinery talent. Using slithered cherrywood he creates a series of headwear styles. For Richard nothing is impossible and challenges himself using unusual components. Richard…

This vintage inspired percher hat by Christa Clark, features luxurious swathed velveteen covering the dome crown. It is completely hand stitched in the traditional way and exudes a romantic feel of a former era. A gorgeous vintage satin ribbon in mottled tones of grey and black surrounds the base of the crown and…

Aliness Mumba from South Africa is young and passionate about life. Her hats make her feel glamorous and add character to whatever she wears. Why wouldn't you share your hats with your mum. Here we have two elegant…

Hats are fun and gorgeous. SilverHill Creative of USA has a true flair with cloche styling. With a background in graphic design and make-up artistry her ability to combine styling and colours comes so easily. The hand hemmed edging has a perfect finish with no dimpling. The traditional grosgrain ribbon band with a beaded trim…

Joanna Shears statement "No matter how your body changes throughout your life your favourite hat will always fit" is so true. So true is her desire to beautify all things natural and give them glory in death. Johanna has combined her love of hats with her taxidermy skills. As an ethical taxidermist only animals & birds…

Peaches & cream is all about feeling so feminine. This delicious hatinator has been sculptured by Noeleen Kish. The Jin Sin strawcloth was blocked over a buckram base and the sculptured wrap bound with a braid. Girls love pearls so the pearl trim gives it that final touch. Noeleen's move to Hong…