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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. Listen to the episode and see photos at: https://millinery.info/2025/06/tracey-tau/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Millinery www.jenniferhoertz.com/ Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ The Millinery Retreat School of Millinery themillineryretreat.com/ And we welcome our new sponsor - Barcelona Hat Days https://barcelonahatdays.com/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie and edited by Maria Volkova for Millinery.Info

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 original file that was unable to be resolved on some platforms Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Millinery www.jenniferhoertz.com/ Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ The Millinery Retreat School of Millinery themillineryretreat.com/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

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”

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 podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Millinery https://www.jenniferhoertz.com/ Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ The Millinery Retreat School of Millinery https://themillineryretreat.com/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

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 episode and see photos of Cassie's work at: https://millinery.info/2025/01/cassie-macgregor-house-of-macgregor-millinery/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ The Millinery Retreat School of Millinery https://themillineryretreat.com/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

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 Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

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 millinery.info/2024/09/bronwyn-shooks-episode-2-millinery-australia-winner/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

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/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

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 dressed at the 2023 VRC Melbourne Cup Fashions on the Field Competition and the Dubai World Cup. Monika offers her customers a quality experience with color matching and styling support to perfectly accessorize their outfits. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2024/07/monika-neuhauser/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

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 every piece. Irene's expertise is recognized in The Hat Magazine, where she contributes to research and testing, sharing insights on new materials. She also teaches at local art schools and offers vocational training in hat making from her studio in Utrecht. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2024/06/irene-van-vugt-ivv-hats-bags/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Anne Tomlin, an accomplished artisan from Hassocks, England, graduated in Textiles from West Surrey College of Arts and delved into Millinery at The London College of Fashion. After creating a business that served retailers in UK, USA, and Japan, she now focuses on crafting bespoke flowers, blending traditional techniques with innovative methods Anne has recently shared her skills by writing and pubsihed a book titled "Making Silk Flowers".  The book includes clear step-by-step sequences with details of how to create beautiful from a range of silk and millinery fabrics. Delve into Anne's world of floral artistry through her website: https://www.annetomlin.com/product/making-silk-flowers/ See images of Anne's work at https://millinery.info/2024/05/anne-tomlin/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Natalie Taylor is the milliner and designer behind the brand N.A.T Millinery, based in Cairns, Tropical Far North Queensland. Her creation "Leto" was awarded 1st Runner Up in the Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award in 2023. Inspired by Leto, the Greek Goddess of Motherhood, the design celebrates Natalie's journey of motherhood with her daughter Charli. See full article at https://millinery.info/2024/03/n-a-t-millinery-with-natalie-taylor/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Penelope Gervaise is a Designer, Milliner and Teacher based in Sydney. She is a passionate teacher and for the last 7 years Penelope has taught Millinery and Design at The Design Centre Enmore and has recently being part of the inaugural Sydney Wearable Art Team See the full article at millinery.info/2024/02/penelope-gervaise/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Cristina de Prada, an acclaimed couture milliner based in Barcelona, is renowned for her exceptional talent and creativity in the world of hat design. As the founder of the Barcelona Hat Stroll, she has played a pivotal role in promoting the artistry and craftsmanship of millinery. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2024/01/cristina-de-prada/ For more information about the Barcelona Hat Stroll, visit www.ambbarret.com To discover more about Barcelona Hat Days and secure your booking, visit barcelonahatdays.com Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Cynthia Jones-Bryson returns to the podcast to share her recent winning piece for the Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award. This is the third time Cynthia has won this prestigious award. Cynthia works from her studio which is where she created the piece “Sway” with a recycled plastic material and dyed the material to create the handmade silk flowers for this award-winning design. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2023/12/cynthia-bryson-jones-ep2/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info Photographer of profile picture Richard Shaw

Denise Innes-Spencer is a milliner and teacher based in Liverpool.  She founded The British School of Millinery in 1996.  In 2017 Denise wrote and published her first book which focuses on skill development for bridal headdresses with detailed, illustrated instructions that explore wires, knitted wires, beads and diamantes. She is a regular contributor to The Hat Magazine sharing techniques across a range of materials.  Hear more in the latest podcast. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2023/11/denise-innes-spencer/ You can purchase Denise's book Tiara Headdresses at  https://www.thebritishschoolofmillinery.com/product-page/tiara-headdresses-by-denise-innes-spencer Pick up the latest copy of The Hat Magazine or read it online at https://www.thehatmagazine.com/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Andrea Cainero is the designer and milliner behind the label Somewhere Here.  In 2023 she won the Millinery Australia Design Award with her piece Sweet Fontange which drew on her design and technical skills from across her career so far. A graduate of East Sydney Tech she has had her fashion label, being costume designer for Empire of the Sun and is currently head of school at the Fashion Design Studio TAFE NSW along side running her millinery label. See the full article and images at https://millinery.info/2023/09/somewhere-here-with-andrea-cainero/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Rodney Gordon has a long-standing career in millinery creating hats, headpieces and masks for theatre and Broadway. He attended the University of Texas at Austin's Theatre and Dance program in the College of Fine Arts, graduating with a BFA in 1975. He apprenticed with the Santa Fe Opera, Houston Grand Opera and San Francisco Opera, and, with the help of his uncle Edward Haynes, went to work with the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York. He has gone to have credits that include Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, A Chorus Line, The Lion King and Anything Goes just to name a few. See the full article and images at https://millinery.info/2023/08/rodney-gordon/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Nicholette Pottier is a milliner based in Newton in Sydney Australia. In 2023 she won MIMC (Melbourne International Millinery Competition) with her piece “Prismatic”. See the full article and images at https://millinery.info/2023/07/nicholette-pottier/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Janet Linville began her millinery career in 1979, when she started working on the Casino shows in Atlantic City. From there she went on to work for Woody Shelp, The Santa Fe Opera and in 1997 took on the role of milliner at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. See the full article and images at https://millinery.info/2023/06/janet-linville Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Serena Lindeman is a milliner based in the iconic Nicholas Building in Melbourne. She has forged her place as a key leader in the Australian millinery industry through her millinery work and role as a millinery educator at Kangan Institute. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2023/05/serena-lindeman/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Misa Harada is a London Based milliner who retails in 100 stores across 15 countries. She established her label in 1998 and works with her small team in their London Studio. In 2023 Misa Harada was invited to design the pin for Wear a Hat Day in support of Brain Tumour Research. Hear more about the label in this Millinery.Info podcast with Misa. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2023/04/misa-harada/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia https://www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Souri Sengdara is the creative behind the label Velvet & Tonic. In 2022 Souri won the Myer Fashions on the Field Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award with the piece titled Flow. Hear more about the label in this Millinery.Info podcast with founder Souri Sengdara. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2023/03/velvet-tonic-with-souri-sengdara/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Sophie Allport has just celebrated 10 years off Allport Millinery. Growing us Sophie attended local country race tracks and wanted to create a unique piece to wear. She began exploring millinery through online courses with Hat Academy while living in remote New South Wales. With a growing business this has bought her full circle and is now a tutor for Hat Academy. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2023/02/allport-millinery-with-sophie-allport/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Amelda Millinery is an Australian label designed and made by Canberra-based milliner Rebecca Carswell. Rebecca began her career with a course in Wagga and has gone onto continue to develop her skills. In 2022 she was the winner of the Hattember Competition which Hatters Millinery Supplies hosts. The theme for the section was “In your wildest Dreams” and Rebecca created a piece Tramonto which translates to “sunset” inspired by holidays in Venice. See full article at https://millinery.info/2023/01/amelda-millinery-with-rebecca-carswell/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors Judith M Millinery Supply House https://www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn https://www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Isabelle Soetaerts of Isabo Chapo works from across two locations in Belgium, Tienen and Hasselt providing an exclusive millinery and hat experience to her customers. In 2022 Isabelle won the NHV Hat Contest 2022 with her piece “Madame Paulette”. The theme was ‘Vintage with a twist'! in which competition participants received a “surprise package” of vintage materials, provided by Plooij Hats & Materials. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2022/11/isabelle-soetaerts-of-isabo-chapo/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-apollo-bay/best-western-apollo-bay-motel-and-apartments/propertyCode.90862.html Become a Patreon https://www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Ian Bennett is a London Based milliner known for his technical skill and passion for quality couture millinery construction. Completing his Master's in Millinery Ian has gone on to have a long working career this year celebrating 30 years in the trade. He currently works from his shop in London where he designs, creates and teaches. Ian published a book sharing his millinery techniques and knowledge titled “My World According to Me” Ian joins us in the latest podcast as he reflects on his love of the art of creating, making millinery and his career so far that is by no means coming to a close anytime soon. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2022/10/ian-bennett/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-apollo-bay/best-western-apollo-bay-motel-and-apartments/propertyCode.90862.html

Katie Allen is the milliner and designer behind the label Lifted Millinery. Based in North Carolina she takes inspiration from vintage aesthetic creating pieces for living history work, with a nod to contemporary styling in her fashion work. Katie is the Vice President of the Milliners Guild in the United States. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2022/09/lifted-millinery-with-katie-allen/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hote…Code.90862.html

Belinda Osborne is the milliner and designer behind the award-winning brand Peacock Millinery. Belinda is the winner of the 2022 Millinery Australia Design Award she returns to the podcast to share about this award-winning creation. The theme of the competition was Counter Balance. Belinda's piece was titled Yin Yang – Light and Darkness – a world balanced. See the full article at millinery.info/2022/07/wies-mauduit/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hote…Code.90862.html

Wies Mauduit is the designer and milliner of the label La Plus Belle based in The Netherlands. She began her career in millinery at a young age studying at Charles Montaigne Fashion Academy. After moving to Paris she worked for Jean Barthet at The House Barthet before a long standing role at Comédie Française, the French National Theatre. With the opportunity for her family to return to the Netherlands Wies established her brand La Plus Belle. Located in Oegstgeest Wies works from her home studio to create award-winning couture millinery. See the full article at https://millinery.info/2022/07/wies-mauduit/ Judith M Millinery Supply House https://www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn https://www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-apollo-bay/best-western-apollo-bay-motel-and-apartments/propertyCode.90862.html

Faye Partridge was the winner of the 2022 MIMC Competition with her aqua blue piece Wedding Heaven. The award piece was designed in response to the theme Mother of the Bride and Bridegroom of course. This year the MIMC Competition saw entrants make a piece to be worn with a Vivienna Lorikeet Designs dress that were chosen for their colour and style diversity. Coming to millinery as a second career Faye shares with us her journey of beginning her millinery career learning from Waltraud Reiner and Louise Macdonald to today with her passion for material exploration and her time at The Essential Hat on High Street in Prahran. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2022/06/faye-partridge/ ‎ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments www.motelapollobay.com.au/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Maja Svensson was the winner of the Millinery Section of the 2021 Hattermber Competition hosted by Hatters Millinery Supplies. Based in Sweden, Maja attended her first millinery course in 20214 at The Academy of Cutting and Tailoring in Gothenberg. Taking the next step in her millinery career Maja formally started her business in 2022 under the label “Maja S. Milliner”. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2022/05/maja-svensson/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments www.motelapollobay.com.au/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Allison Lyndes is the winner of Bes-Ben: Humor and High Design Competition hosted by the Milliners Guild. The piece titled Roll for Initiative! Was inspired by the game Dungeons & Dragons, with inspiration drawn from Bes-Ben motifs and techniques. With a background in theatre studies, Allison completed a bachelor's degree in Theatre from the University of Vermont and now works on a range of different millinery pieces including Cosplay, theatre, historic reproductions and custom work. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2022/04/allison-lyndes/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments www.motelapollobay.com.au/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Lauren Martin, also known as Vintage Milliner is an expert in the history of millinery and milliners in 1830s England having just completed her MA by Research at the University of Huddersfield.  After taking a class with Louise Macdonald, Lauren went to work at The Essential Hat before moving to London and working for Philip Treacy. After working on major projects with Philip Lauren moved into her current area of expertise in historic millinery. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2022/03/lauren-martin/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments www.motelapollobay.com.au/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Martine Henry is a milliner and designer who creates headwear that will crown your day.  An avid wearer of headwraps and hairbands Martine uses traditional craft techniques and frequently draws on her Afro Caribbean heritage for her design muse. A graduate of London College of Fashion and Kensington and Chelsea College Martine has had pieces stocked in Fenwick's of Bond Street and Atelier Millinery. She has designed hats and headpieces for award-winning bridal label Eliza Jane Howell and has collaborated with Stephen Jones for Dior. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2022/02/martine-henry/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments www.motelapollobay.com.au/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Suzanne Jonker is the maker and milliner behind the label Zoo Creatief where she teaches dressmaking and creates millinery. She won the 2021 Nederlandse Hoeden Vereniging competition with her piece titled Connection. The competition's theme was ‘Waste not, want not' and was supported by The Panama Hat Compan who provided seconds from which each entrant created their entry. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2022/01/suzanne-jonker-of-zoo-creatief/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Best Western Apollo Bay Motel and Apartments www.motelapollobay.com.au/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Belinda Osborne is the milliner and designer behind the award-winning brand Peacock Millinery. Belinda was awarded first place in the prestigious 2021 Myer Millinery Award Fashions on your Front Lawn 2021 hosted by Victoria Racing Club (VRC). Her winning piece Forever Bound was constructed of over 450 cut feather segments and inspired colours of her Darwin backyard. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/12/peacock-millinery-with-belinda-osborne/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Georgia Skelton is the winner of the 2021 Millinery Association of Australia Design Award with her piece Fantasy Flight. She is a skilled dressmaker and textile artist with a natural draw to materials. Georgia joins us for the latest podcast to talk about transforming materials and not being afraid to unpick. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/11/georgia-skelton/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Shandana de la Rivière was the winner of the NHV Hat Competition in 2020.  Her piece Celestial Dimensions was in response to the theme of Heavenly hats and explores alternative materials.  Shandana joins us for the latest podcast to talk about exploring new materials and their influences on her design. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/10/shandana/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Judith M Millinery Supply House https://www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Louise Green Millinery launched in 1987 and quickly became known for its romantic and beautiful, vintage-inspired creations made in West Los Angeles.  Moving from Britain with a young family to the United States in 1984 Louise drew on her fine arts studies in her university education as she launched her millinery career.  The business grew to work with an elite West Los Angeles clientele, fine boutiques, and department stores across the United States and the world. Expanding from a small workroom to a team of staff that worked from a 9,000 square foot factory in the heart of West Los Angeles, California. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/09/louise-green/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Elly Stemerdink is owner and Editor in Chief of The Hat Magazine, Editor in Chief of Hatlines and President of The Dutch Hat Association. She is a skilled milliner with the brand Hats by Elly, graphic designer leading the redesign of The Hat Magazine and photographer who captures images of hats around the world. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/08/elly-stemerdink/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn https://www.houseofadorn.com/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

For almost 30 years, Louise Macdonald has worked as a milliner creating leading fashion hats that are considered the ultimate in beauty and style.  She works from her studio in the iconic Nicholas Building in Melbourne's CBD.  Louise is a well-respected international millinery tutor.  She hosts classes in her studio and presents techniques she has developed on Hat Academy. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/07/louise-macdonald-milliner/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Hats by Leko https://www.hatsupply.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Lauren J Ritchie is a Melbourne-based milliner who you will recognise as the host of the Millinery.Info Podcast series.  She is the President of Millinery Association of Australia and Editor at The Hat Magazine with editor-in-chief Elly Stemerdink. This episode is hosted by Lisa Watt of Lisa Hughes Millinery with contributions from Felicity Northeast and edited by James Christie. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/06/lauren-j-ritchie-millinery/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Katherine Cherry Millinery millineryaustralia.org/milliner/katherine-cherry/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Kathy Anderson is the designer and milliner behind the label Hats by Kat.  She produces both hand blocked custom hats for women and men from a variety of materials including upcycled items of clothing. After a long career in the Fashion Industry Kathy studied millinery at FIT in New York City before launching her own label. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/05/hats-by-kat-with-kathy-anderson/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Hat Atelier www.hatatelier.com/ Katherine Cherry Millinery millineryaustralia.org/milliner/katherine-cherry/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Contempromental was created by Melbourne based milliner, costume designer and photographer Laura Dunnington. Laura won the 2021 MIMC Competition with her piece XOX and the Master’s of Millinery Section at the Royal Melbourne Show in 2019. With a background in fine art Laura discovered a passion for millinery through completing a costume course and undertaking a unit taught by Rose Hudson. From there she went onto undertake work experience at the Essential Hat and go on to be offered a position in the team. She founded Contempromental in 2014 creating an edgy and unapologetic asethetic with the use of bold colour, pattern, line and texture. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/04/contempromental-with-laura-dunnington/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Marie Dantoni www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Hat Atelier www.hatatelier.com/ Katherine Cherry Millinery millineryaustralia.org/milliner/katherine-cherry/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Laura Del Villaggio is the designer and milliner behind the label Milli Starr.  Her studio is located in Austin, Texas where she works to create two seasonal collections each year and custom orders for clients. Her career began when she completed a Certificate in Millinery from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York in 1999.  This training with Janet Linville set Laura up as a skilled and knowledge milliner.  Compelting her Master's Degree in Museum Studies: Costume & Textiles at the same time Laura has an extensive knowledge of fashion and textiles that translate into her millinery work. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/03/laura-del-villaggio-of-milli-starr/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Marie Dantoni https://www.instagram.com/mariedantoni/ B Unique Millinery https://www.buniquemillinery.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Hat Atelier www.hatatelier.com/ Katherine Cherry Millinery millineryaustralia.org/milliner/katherine-cherry/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Waltraud Reiner is a milliner and driver behind Hatmobile. She fell into work with Melbourne milliner Magda Urban and discovered her passion for the trade in the 1980s. She trained in Magda’s studio and began her path to millinery after time spent studying Fashion Design in Austria. Her passion for the hat trade has taken her across the globe. Following time spent overseas with her young family Waltraud launched her own millinery studio in 1990 in Melbourne. Hear about her career in Millinery in the latest podcast. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/02/waltraud-reiner/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - B Unique Millinery https://www.buniquemillinery.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Hat Atelier www.hatatelier.com/ Katherine Cherry Millinery millineryaustralia.org/milliner/katherine-cherry/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Stephanie Spencer is the winner of the 2020 Myer Millinery Award.  The winning piece was a nod to surrealism taking the form of parisisal ballet shoes that were mounted on the head.  Stephanie had come up with the idea and then created the piece during the lockdown period in Melbourne.  In the podcaset she shares about the process and the consideration of construction techniques she undertook. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2021/01/stephanie-spencer/ ‎ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - B Unique Millinery https://www.buniquemillinery.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Hat Atelier www.hatatelier.com/ Katherine Cherry Millinery millineryaustralia.org/milliner/katherine-cherry/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Christine Waring is a Canberra based millinery who has decades of experience in Millinery.  She has created award winning pieces for local Canberra hat wearers having started her career develop relationships with her clients while stocking at makers fairs in the local community.  Christine has taught in the TAFE training program for millinery.  She has a great ability to adapt techniques from fellow millinery tutors to form her own approach to the skills.   Over her millinery career so far Christine has worked from her home studio which is an evolving space.  She showcases her work on display cabinets and hosts client consultations in her studio.  Christine has been involved with The Millinery Association of Australia Stitch and Chat meetings which have provided a connection for members to be able to meet socially despite physical distancing restrictions and used this an opportunity to keep creating and developing new designs. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2020/12/christine-waring-podcast/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Lifted Millinery liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Hat Atelier www.hatatelier.com/ Katherine Cherry Millinery millineryaustralia.org/milliner/katherine-cherry/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Rebecca Read is the Milliner for Opera Australia.  She is based in their Sydney workroom and constructs pieces for their various productions.  The projects she undertakes can be wild and wonderful and involve transforming a designers sketch into reality. See full article on Millinery.Info website millinery.info/2020/11/rebecca-read-opera-australia Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Hat Mags https://www.hatmags.com/ Lifted Millinery liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Hat Atelier www.hatatelier.com/ Katherine Cherry Millinery millineryaustralia.org/milliner/katherine-cherry/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

Awon Golding is an award-winning London-based milliner who specialises in fun and fresh hats and headpieces for modern women. She is the founder of the Haute Dogs Calendar which is in its third year. In addition to her own label Awon has also been appointed Head Millinery Designer at prestigious British heritage brand Lock & Co, the world’s oldest hat shop. See full article on Millinery.Info website https://millinery.info/2020/10/awon-golding/ Order your Haute Dog Calendar in support of Wild at Heart Foundation https://wildatheartfoundation.org/shop/haute-dogs-2021-calendar/ See Lock Couture by Awon Golding at https://www.lockhatters.co.uk/women/lock-couture.html Thank you to our podcast sponsors - Lifted Millinery https://liftedmillinery.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Hat Atelier www.hatatelier.com/ Katherine Cherry Millinery millineryaustralia.org/milliner/katherine-cherry/ The Essential Hat www.essentialhat.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ The Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com/ The Millinery Association of Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ tHAT Millinery www.thatmillinery.com/ Become a Podcast Sponsor at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo