Combine sinamay straw and silk Abaca and the result is stunning. With a perfect finish like this Hatinator, word will soon get around about the work of Canberra milliner Lucy Hoolihan. She is working on her newly established business around her schedule as a new mum. Keep creating individual designs like this Lucy & you will be very…

Classy caps are the speciality of Gilboa Caps. The selection of fabrics makes them stand out in the crowd. These caps are always comfortable, practical & fun to wear. Hats are not just for race day or weddings as this range is the great addition for wearing all year round.…

Don't you love the blocking of this particular hat, this red parisisal straw hat displays an unusual crown & twisted brim. It strikes a chord! Swedish milliner Louise Bjornram completed internships with Philip Treacy in London and Ellen Christine Millinery in New York. Such training now sets her apart in her design…

The Biretta & Busby Hatmaker Company is an Australian Millinery business set to wow the stage at Fashions on the Fields events around Australia this Spring. Both cocktail hats feature the brilliance of flowers that bloom in the Spring. In their beautifully co-ordinated hats & outfits the girls are enjoying…

The Australian outback is the backdrop for one milliners passion to bring avant-garde fashion to those who live in isolation on sheep & cattle stations in arid regions of Australia. The old rusted corrugated iron shed covered in red dust is the perfect location for Felicity's latest shoot. Watch out for this "Milliner on…

This orange Harris Tweed free formed headpiece was created by Maggie Mowbray from Edinburgh, Scotland in her latest collection for winter, 2013. The natural pheasant feathers are a perfect trim for this fabric colour. The use of fabric is very clever as it gives a collection a variety of texture & colour not found in felt…

A sneak peek of Katie O'Brien's first photoshoot. "What fun we had doing makeup, hair and styling!"
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Andrea Blohm considers herself so fortunate to have studied millinery in London and like many found her real passion in millinery. In preparation for the chill of winter in Michigan US she has a beautiful array of felt hats ready to wear. This beautiful Burgundy fur felt features an indentation in the top of the crown and is…

Mariya Dykalo Burton, the accessory designer with Aspinal of London chose to wear a bird headpiece to Ascot 2013. This was designed by leading London taxidermist and milliner, Mr Woods. Mr Woods has been creating unique zoological themed pieces for fashion and theatre for the last 4 years. His work takes Millinery…

Irish Milliner Pamela Curtin loves hats because they make her happy so no wonder her clients feel happy also. This hand moulded felt topper with curled pheasant feathers is a sample of her ability to create that unique style to co ordinate with the outfit.…

New to millinery but eager to add to her skills is Rebecca Molloy of Manchester, UK. Sometimes keeping it all simple is a total plus as with this disc with a twist touched with a white loop as a contrast. Hat Academy looks forward to helping Rebecca and all Beginners add to their skills with …

Magpies are notorious for stealing and hoarding shiny things. Charlie Tuesday Gates takes her Mind Like Magpie to a new level: An obsession with collecting anything and everything. She recycles the seemingly useless and unwanted, turning trinkets into…

"Beauty of Hats" has created a special felt this autumn in a vintage 1920s style embellished with scalloped lace- such a beauty. Check out the side view of this cloche hat also. This could have adorned any head in the "The Great Gatsby." This Autumn/ Winter season, Grey is the new black.…

Today's floral featured album thanks to Georgina Heffernan, is called "Sweet Like Candy".
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Recently relocated to Hong Kong, this album from Nono Kish displays headwear influenced by her previous abode Maryland. She also notes skills and tips she has picked up from Hat Academy lessons.…

Not all milliners choose to reveal the inside of their headwear but theatrical milliner Susi Rigg of Perth, West Australia is proud to share the interior of this blue silk bonnet. It was created for Anna a leading performer in the ballet, La Sylphide presented by the WA Ballet. This romantic ballet was choreographed initially in 1832 and this bonnet reflects the headwear of that era. Any ideas…

Glee Hats milliner makes & sells couture hats in Lagos, Nigeria. Designer fashion is a strong industry there and hats top it off. She designs hats for special occasions. This bright yellow hat was made for one of her customers who wanted something yellow with a little touch of black to mellow it down a little. A yellow feather was added to enrich it.…

Discover the work of milliner/designer, Elsie Collins.
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Machining upholstery fabric and recovering furniture is not easy work. Since discovering Hat Academy lessons retired upholsterer, Diane Clark is using her skills to cover more delicate styles, like this stunning cocktail hat. She…

Reve Maxeville exhibits her one of a kind cocktail hats and mini berets in this album "Rock Candy".

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