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Rose Hudson began her career at sixteen at Stella Long in the Block Arcade in Melbourne, she refined her skills with William Beale and Tamasine Dale before working across major theatre, opera, ballet, film and television productions, including the Melbourne Theatre Company. A Millinery Australia Hall of Fame inductee and winner of the 2026 Millinery Australia Design Award. She teaches at Melbourne...

Evetta Petty, founder of Harlem’s Heaven Hat Shop which began in Soho market before moving uptown in New York City. Her hats have appeared in major fashion publications, on television, at global events, and in museum exhibitions including the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective in 2024. See images at: https://millinery.info/podcasts/evetta-petty-of-harlems-heaven-hats/ Thank you to our Patreon podcas...

Imogen Privett discovered millinery through her love of vintage clothing and a desire to create her own retro‑inspired pieces. She began taking millinery lessons before studying at Morley College London. Her piece A Chink in My Armour, developed using laser‑cut flat felt, won first place in the Feltmakers Design Award. See full background and images at: https://millinery.info/podcasts/imogen-prive...

Ellen Thommessen is a Norwegian milliner and costume maker who trained in Oslo, Stockholm then London under Rose Cory and in the workroom of Phillip Somerville in the early 1990s. She now leads the costume workroom at Oslo Nye Teater and co‑coordinates the Oslo Hat Walk alongside other freelance making. Find out more at https://millinery.info/2026/07/ellen-thommessen/ Thank you to our Patreon podc...

Patrycja Grzesznik is an Atlanta‑based milliner who began making after a chance introduction through milliner Jan Wutkowski. She established Warped Mind Millinery in 2018, creating hats for major racing events and special occasions. Patrycja is co‑leader of Millinery Meet Up with Andrea Blohm and an active member of the Milliners Guild, championing craftsmanship, community, and the artistry of han...

Giulia Mio is an Italian milliner with a background in set and costume design. After training in Venice, Milan, Rome, and Zurich, she moved to the UK, where she deepened her couture and material‑led practice. Now based at Leicester’s Makers Yard, she contributes to the millinery community through the British Hat Guild and showcases her work at London Craft Week. Find out more at https://millinery....

Jane Fryers is a British milliner known for pioneering the use of fish leather in contemporary hatmaking. In this episode, she reflects on her training with Rose Cory, her award‑winning work, her QEST scholarship, and the ideas behind her book Keep It Under Your Hat. Find out more at https://millinery.info/2026/04/jane-fryers/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Millinery www...

Tommy Cobau is a New York–based theatrical milliner whose career spans Broadway, opera, and ballet. After training in Ohio and apprenticing at the Santa Fe Opera, he worked for Lynne Mackey, Arnold Levine, and took on freelance work for the Radio City Rockettes the New York City Ballet. He became Head Milliner at the Metropolitan Opera in 2021 before opening his own studio in 2025. Find out more a...

Sombrerería Mil, founded in 1856 and housed at C/ Fontanella 20 since 1917, is a fifth‑generation family millinery led by Jordi Creus Arnau. The shop preserves handcraft traditions in its workshop, offers bespoke and international brands, and supports Barcelona Hat Days and community hat events, welcoming locals and visitors alike. Find out more at https://millinery.info/2026/03/sombrereriamil/ Th...

Fiona Cooper is a Melbourne-based milliner and owner of the brand Millinery Laa Laa. In 2025, Fiona won the Lillian Frank Millinery Award with her visually striking GRAPHICA design, which linked her graphic design background to quilting traditions in a striking design. Find out more at https://millinery.info/2026/01/fiona-cooper/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Millinery...

Paula Kasu is a Helsinki-based milliner and designer creating sculptural, sustainable headpieces that blur the line between fashion and art. With a background in sustainable fashion, jewellery design, and formal millinery training at Stadin AO, her handcrafted work celebrates craftsmanship, joyful expression, and thoughtful making. Find out more at https://millinery.info/2025/12/paula-kasu/ Thank...

In this episode, we are joined by the three winners of the 2025 Australia Millinery Award – Rebecca Share, Tracey Tau, and Angela Sullivan – three remarkable designers shaping the face of contemporary Australian millinery. They share their personal sources of inspiration, their choice of materials and techniques, and insights into their creative process. See the gallery at https://millinery.info/2...

Marthe Dumas is a versatile French millinery artist and craftswoman, celebrated for her diverse creations that include hats for TV and stage productions, haute couture, everyday wear, weddings, special occasions, and even video games. In 2025, Marthe was honoured with the prestigious Craft Prize at the Chazelles-sur-Lyon Millinery Competition for her creation, Le Pointill’ Hat. Listen to the episo...

Inge Los, creator of “Bring Your Own Cake” and winner of the Dutch Hat Association Competition, began millinery in 2015, discovering artistry, calm, and patience. Mentored by Marga van der Bos, she found joy in the craft. After personal trauma in 2020, millinery became a vital source of comfort and self-expression. Her whimsical, “Mad Hatter’s Wonderland”-inspired hat featured a perfectly engineer...

Noel Stewart is a renowned British milliner based in London. Born and raised in Leicester, he moved to the capital to study at the Royal College of Art. After training under some of the industry’s most respected masters, he launched his own label, going on to collaborate with leading fashion houses, creating for custom clients and working across theatre, television, and film. Listen to the episode...

Tracey Tau is a Melbourne-based milliner, founder of TOOALI Millinery, and the new owner of The Essential Hat. With a background in the racing industry, she developed an interest in creating headpieces for herself, which grew into a passion for honing her millinery skills. Alongside leading The Essential Hat into its next chapter, Tracey currently serves as Vice President of Millinery Australia. L...

Maria Carmen is a UK- and Romania-based milliner dedicated to her craft since 2020. She founded The Association of Romanian Hat Makers & Milliners inspired to recognise the local craftmanship. She won 2nd Place in Hattember 2024 for her piece“United”. Listen to the episode and see photos at: millinery.info/2025/04/maria-carmen/ Apologies for the double upload - there was a technical issue with the...

Maria Carmen is a UK- and Romania-based milliner dedicated to her craft since 2020. She founded The Association of Romanian Hat Makers & Milliners inspired to recognise the local craftmanship. She won 2nd Place in Hattember 2024 for her piece“United”. Listen to the episode and see photos at: https://millinery.info/2025/04/maria-carmen/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Mill...

Kathryn Lee is the winner of the 2024 Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award, hosted by the Victoria Racing Club at Flemington Racecourse. This achievement marks a full-circle moment, as she began her career in hairdressing under the guidance of the legendary Lillian Frank. Listen to the episode and see photos of Kathyrn's work at: https://millinery.info/2025/02/kathryn-lee/ Thank you to our Patreon...

Cassie MacGregor, is the founder of House of MacGregor, she creates bespoke hats in Dallas' Bishop Arts District. A milliner since 2002, she began her career with training at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, she spent time working in the city then in 2008 moved to Texas. Alongside running her business she is currently President of the Milliners Guild USA. Listen to the episo...

Saar Snoek, a Netherlands-based milliner and felt textile artist, is renowned for her innovative and sustainable designs. Educated at the Royal Academy of Art, she won the Milliners Guild competition using a surprising finish on the surface of the piece. Listen to the episode and see photos of Saar’s work at: millinery.info/2024/11/saar-snoek Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Au...

Bronwyn Shooks returns to the podcast to share with us about her 2024 Millinery Australia Design Award-winning piece ‘A Galaxy of Wisdom’. Brownyn is a theatrical millinery based in Sydney that has created pieces for musicals including Hamilton both the Australian and international tour, Mary Poppins & Juliet, Gaslight for Queensland Theatre Company just to name a few. See the full article at mill...

Josemieke Crebolder is the winner of the 2024 Nederlandse Hoeden Vereniging (Dutch Hat Association) competition. She lives and works in Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Her journey into the world of hat-making is a testament to her passion for creativity and her ability to blend traditional techniques with innovative designs. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2024/08/josemieke-crebolder/ T...

Monika Neuhauser is a milliner based in Pirongia, New Zealand, where she creates bespoke millinery pieces. Monika discovered her passion for millinery in late 2006 when a friend invited her to attend a local race day. She attended the Wagga Millinery Convention, where she met her mentor and friend, Waltraud Reiner. Her clients have won prestigious best-dressed awards, including winning best dresse...

Irene van Vugt is a renowned Dutch hat and bag designer known for her meticulous 3D design work. After graduating from the School of the Arts in Utrecht in 1995, she has enjoyed a successful career as an independent designer. Her signature style combines historical influences with a modern edge, and her dedication to material research and technique development ensures a finely detailed finish in e...