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HAT MAKING ADDICTION

Hat making can be addictive. New Yorker, Marcia Lacher expresses her addiction - "I am happiest when working on one. It's love, I admit it." Appreciate her homage to Alexander McQueen as you view this unique leather hat. …

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HAT ATTACK

In the hat classes Lesson 7 - Working with feathers, you can learn how to change shape & style of ordinary feathers. Although you may be able to control the behavior of feathers, the behavior of the hat wearer is left to the individual as seen in this video.

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MADE BY ME

Imagine entering fashion on the field contest and they ask who made your beautiful hat and you say "Me" such has been budding Milliner Carla Hell's experience! If you look this good naturally you are a winner.

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EXPLORE HAT STORE

Niki Collins wants you to experience the ambience of her shop in Derby. Situated in the heart of the historic Cathedral Quarter of Derby you can take a virtual tour of the streetscape and then explore every nook and cranny in this delightful store of hats, fascinators and accessories.

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Traditional Classic

London Milliner Natasha Moorehouse is a Classic Stylist and seeks to incorporate the British tradition of millinery by applying it to modern materials. There is nothing as classic as a stunning bow.…

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HATWALK INTERVIEW

An exclusive interview with Stephen Jones and Phillip Treacy as they discuss the challenges of the Hatwalk project for the London Olympics.

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TECH TIPS: PHOTO LINKS

Within Hat Academy you can add a link to your photo description to push to your website or an item on your online store or Etsy shop.

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VINTAGE INSIGHT

Rachel, Milliner for the Marilyn Van den Berg Label loves creating hats and fascinators that grab attention and are alluring. She has created this piece using vintage hand tatted lace which is so elegant.

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MALE MILLINER MASTERY

Dublin based milliner Mark Garvie is one of an elite few men who excel in the world of millinery. Celebrate the Jubilee with this striking black lace creation.

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EMILY'S ETSY SHOP

Emily Moe has had great success marketing her elegant hats on Etsy. This beautiful felt hat exhibits her eye for fine detail with a band which is hand loom-beaded.

›› Preview the Etsy Shop on her Profile…

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WHAT'S IN A NAME

Your Business name has a long term impact, so we need to choose wisely. A few tips – Easy to say, Easy to spell and Easy to recall. Renee posted a discussion on Labels and Linings.

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STUDENT SENSATION

Graduate Millinery student Nicola Sykes from UK has a fervency to learn and be the Best in Millinery. Enjoy the soft, feminine trim on this hat.

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VIDEO: PRECIOUS CHAPEAU

Stephen Jones chooses 4 special hats from his exhibition "Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones" imagine the care needed to repack…. Gloves on, realigning feathers with a brush, placing in a box designed for each piece.

›› Which hat is your favourite?

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BOUTIQUE OWNER PLUS

Being surrounded by exquisite fashion in her Boutique in Brisbane enables Leanne Goodwin the opportunity to co-ordinate headwear for her clients.

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FACTS TELL BUT STORIES SELL

Editorial is the most effective advertising and it does not have to cost a cent. Our product, the hat attracts attention especially with a colour pic and hopefully, the journalist will take a photo. Read this recent tabloid article about up-and-coming Australian Milliner Christie Stokes.

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ISOLATED MILLINERS ACHIEVE

Gaye lives in an isolated area in the Northern Territory, Australia but this does not deter her to stretch her creative talent. She has submitted this piece in the Darwin Show.

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TOP HATS: POPULAR PICS

Want to lose yourself in some inspiring hat creations? Then head to TOP PHOTOS a collection of the weeks most popular photographs collected by the number of views and likes of each snapshot.

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NEW GENERATION MILLINER

How special for Lauren to be mentored and taught by her Grandmother who has so much knowledge. Her gallery is quite popular among the community members, as showing a style variety of millinery techniques.

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ENHANCE WITH EMBROIDERY

Hand Embroidery is often a feature on Vintage Hats. Machine Embroidery developed during the Industrial Revolution. Free Embroidery is the next level and allows you to design without regard to the weave of the underlying fabric. Check out Lesson 12 to add texture and colour to plain sinamay to create a new design…

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HATS FROM GHANA

Co-ordinating hats with the outfit is Therese's speciality. The technique to create her brims displays innovation. Exciting to see worldwide millinery styles! Therese is the first Milliner from Ghana to join Hat Academy.