The Hat Magazine

12/08/2024

Issue 102 (August 2024) of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: Royal Ascot 2024-report, End of term reports, interview with Anthony Peto, article Cosplay for milliners, A Milliner's Vision by Sophie Beale, Workroom technique ‘Theatrical mask’ by Claire Strickland - Theatrical Milliner and more!
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Hat on cover by Felicity Northeast Millinery

13/05/2024

Issue 101 (May 2024) of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: articles Freelance perspectives, Trends in millinery supplies and Not quite dead stock, interview with William Horsman, trade shows & trends report for AW 24-25, workroom technique ‘Multi-crown braid hat | Part II’ by Marianne Jongkind, and more!
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Hat on cover by Misa Harada

21/03/2024

Thursday 28th March 2024 is Wear A Hat Day, the annual fundraiser of UK-based charity Brain Tumour Research.
For more info, visit https://braintumourresearch.org/pages/wear-a-hat-day

07/03/2024

World Hat Walk
Sunday, 7 April 2024
Various locations worldwide

This April, hat lovers will have the chance to come together in a number of cities around the world for a World Hat Walk. For more information, go to: https://www.londonhatweek.com/ -hat-walk

12/02/2024

100-page bumper issue 100 (February 2024) of The Hat Magazine is out! This issue showcases the chain stitch sewing machine with detailed photos about maintenance and servicing, insights from Esenshel and Nicki Marquardt about designing pieces made on the machine, and behind the scenes of renowned factories using the machine including Albrizio, Jennifer Ouellette, and the Panama Hat Company.
Also included are the trade shows & trends report for AW 24-25, the Melbourne Cup Carnival report, the workroom technique ‘Multi-crown braid hat’ by Marianne Jongkind and more!
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Hat on cover by Edwina Ibbotson Millinery
Photographer Tim Kent , makeup by Maria Mckenna , model Kseniia Moskalenko , dress by Suzannah.com
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02/12/2023

Submission deadline: 1st March 2024

** FELTMAKERS COMPETITION 2024 **

The competition is now open for the Feltmakers Design Award. Get in touch with Sophie on [email protected] to get a copy of the rules and application form.

15/11/2023

Issue 99 (November 2023) of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: Interview with Awon Golding, Trade shows & trends report S/S 2024, Goodwood Revival report, Hats & hair article, Some basics about millinery wire, Workroom technique 'Floating tulle feathers' by Lauren Ritchie, Wall/desk planner 2024 and more.
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Hat on cover by CHUCHU NY
Photo by Mike Ruiz | Model Sherry Q
Hat on calendar cover by Milli Star
Photo by Peter Tung

20/09/2023

Now in its sixth year, the Haute Dogs Calendar is here with a new charity campaign for 2024.

12/08/2023

Issue 98 (August 2023) of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: Reports of a.o. Epsom Derby and Royal Ascot, Interview with Mühlbauer, To restore or not to restore, Head shape fitting, A milliner's vision on pleated fabric by Awon Golding, Workroom technique 'Multi-texture bow' by Catherine Kelly and more.
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Hat on cover by Michelle Kearns

02/07/2023

QEST Funding Applications Opening Soon
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), the charity that supports aspiring craftspeople in the UK through further training and education, is open for a new round of applications from 10 July to 14 August 2023. For details, visit: www.qest.org.uk/apply

We're excited to announce the launch of our Emerging Makers Grant Programme.

This new funding opportunity supports talented early-career craft makers in their professional development. Committed makers with four years or less of professional practice, who have a strong connection to materials, technical skills and processes, can apply for up to £10,000.

This funding will specifically support training and education programs to help makers enhance their craft skills and advance their careers. The training can take many forms, from traditional college courses to vocational one-on-one training with a master craftsperson, or a bespoke programme of short courses.

The first application round will open on 10 July 2023 and more information on how to apply can be seen here: https://www.qest.org.uk/apply/emerging-maker-grants/

25/05/2023

The online hat auction, a fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research, is open until 11 June 2023.

Members of The British Hat Guild have created a fabulous fascination of 22 hats, inspired by the King's royal racing colours, to celebrate the coronation. The hats will be auctioned to raise funds for us ➡️ https://bit.ly/41QCV6c

12/05/2023

Issue 97 (May 2023) of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: Report of Barcelona Hat Days, The art of pleating, Swimming cap style, Aluminium hat blocks, Virtual attraction, Hat trends A/W 23/24, Workroom technique 'Die-cut flower' by M&S Schmalberg and more.
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Hat on cover by Esenshel | esenshel
Photo by Rex Lott

25/04/2023

'Hats Made Me', a new exhibition from the Culture Trust Luton, explores the significance of headwear and features over 200 objects.
Exhibition dates: from 22 April until 10 December 2023
Location: Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton, England
Info: www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/hats-made-me

24/03/2023

Friday 31st March 2023 is Wear A Hat Day, the annual fundraiser of UK-based charity Brain Tumour Research.
Find out more: www.braintumourresearch.org/fundraise/wear-a-hat-day
View merchandise, including this year’s signature brooch designed by milliner Misa Harada: www.braintumourresearch.org/merchandise

is back 🎩
Join in and help research breakthroughs happen!
Our events have raised more than £2 million to help fund vital research and raise powerful awareness of brain tumours 💛

Sign up today and help us make Wear A Hat Day 2023 a record-breaking success ➡️ https://bit.ly/2DdRk1l

15/02/2023

Issue 96 of The Hat Magazine is out! The February 2023 issue is a special edition as this is the second time that we have a guest editor! Read more about Corinne Suire's selection of young and not so young hat brands, transmitting hat heritage to future generations, sustainability, a milliner's vision on viscose fabric, creating trims for felt hats, workroom technique 'Hat block pattern' and more.
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Hat on cover by Fléchet
Photo by Olivier Merzoug

20/01/2023

Reminder: Closing date to enter the 14th international competition of the hat museum in Chazelles-sur-Lyon (France) is 20 February 2023.

[Contest] 🇬🇧 🇧🇪 🇨🇦 🇰🇷 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇨🇭 🇳🇿 🇩🇪 Dear designers, a quick reminder about the sending of your hat : on your parcel’s customs declaration, if you are obligated to fill in an insurance value, please do not write a value higher than 40 € (35 £ / 43 $US / 62 $AUS / 5558 ¥).
If this value is higher than 40 €, the French Customs will demand us to pay a duty and we will have no choice but to refuse your package.
As specified in the 6th article of the contest rules, don’t forget to write “sample without any commercial nor insurance value” on your parcel. You can tick the box “other” in the item category, and add “hat for exhibition” if the reason for export is required.
Thank you for participating in our international contest!
Contest rules to download here :http://www.museeduchapeau.com/upload/actualites/2023_regulation-contest-entry-form.pdf !

19/01/2023

The Spanish Millinery Association is inviting milliners from around the world to participate in the Barcelona Hat Days event (11-15 April 2023), followed by the Barcelona Hat Stroll on Sunday 16 April. Tutors can also enlist to present workshops or masterclasses.

An international millinery exhibition, 'Over The Top', will run from 7 March to 23 April. Any professional member of a millinery association can apply to exhibit one of their hats. Deadline for entering an online photo submission is 29 January 2023.
For info, go to: www.barcelonahatdays.com

06/01/2023

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), the educational trust for aspiring craftmakers in the UK, is open for its next round of applications from 9 January to 12 February 2023.

Are you a talented maker looking to further your training? If so, head to the QEST website to discover more about our scholarship and apprenticeship funding - our next application round is opening soon and could be for you.

Individuals can apply for up to £18,000 to further their training and education through traditional college courses, vocational training, apprenticeships and one-to-one training with a master craftsperson. QEST defines craft broadly and supports traditional and contemporary crafts ranging from basketry to jewellery design, luthiery to farriery, printmaking to shoemaking and much more. Visit our website directory to see how previous makers have used QEST funding to further their skills and their career.

Applications will open 9 Jan - 13 Feb 2023.

Details: www.qest.org.uk/apply

13/12/2022

15/11/2022

Issue 95 of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: Interview with Louise Macdonald, Trade shows & trends S/S 2023 report, Felt special, Techniques article ‘An alternative way of blocking, cutting and splicing a felt’, Workroom technique 'Covered concave' by Irene van Vugt, Wall/desk planner 2023 and more.
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Hat on cover by House of Flora
Photo by Kofi Paintsil | Model Solomon Golding
Hat on calendar cover by Katherine Elizabeth

10/11/2022

The Haute Dogs Calendar has launched its charity auction. London-based milliner Awon Golding has partnered with animal welfare charity Jai Dog Rescue to auction each unique designer hat featured on the Haute Dogs Calendar 2023. Bidding is open until Thursday, November 17th at 9pm GMT.
More info: https://awongolding.com/pages/haute-dogs-charity-campaign.
Link to auction: https://bit.ly/hautedogs2023auction

20/09/2022

As Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest, we say farewell to Her Majesty. We will forever be grateful for her support of the headwear industry. "The Queen was really the patron saint of millinery. The entire industry of millinery would not be what it is today without the Queen." – Stephen Jones

“She was acutely aware of the power of fashion, and I think she was very respectful of the craft of fashion too,” the celebrated British milliner tells Vogue.

12/08/2022

Issue 94 of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: Reports of a.o. Royal Ascot, Epsom Derby, Passejada amb Barret and Les Estivales du Chapeau, Interview with Sarah Marshall, From prototype to production, Bridal tiaras, Workroom technique 'Feather Flowers' by Cynthia Jones-Bryson and more. Not a subscriber (yet)? Order a copy at the back issues page on the website (see menu in bio).
Hat on cover by Snoxell & Gwyther British Millinery

21/07/2022

The latest round of applications for QEST funding, which supports talented and aspiring makers and craftspeople through further training and education in the UK, is open until 15 August 2022.
www.qest.org.uk

09/06/2022

To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth, members of the British Hat Guild created a collection of hats in the style of each decade of her 70-year reign. This one-off collection of 15 couture hats is being auctioned online until midnight (BST) Sunday, 12th June, with all funds raised going to charity Brain Tumour Research. More info: https://www.thebritishhatguild.org.uk/events and https://app.galabid.com/hatsfitforaqueen/items

17/05/2022

Issue 93 of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: Hat production in Europe, Trends A/W 22/23, Organising hat events, Blocking a straw hood on a one-piece block, Workroom technique 'Buckram block' by Judy Bentinck and more.
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Hat on cover by Lola Hats

02/05/2022

London Hat Week 2022 is taking place from 1st to 7th August and the schedule is live!
https://www.londonhatweek.com/schedule/

28/04/2022

The Barcelona Hat Stroll is once again inviting you to take a walk with your hat! After two virtual editions, the event is back on the street, meeting on Sunday 8th May 2022 at 12 noon by the Flirty Giraffe (Rambla de Catalunya/Diagonal).
www.ambbarret.com

22/03/2022

Friday 25th March 2022 is Wear A Hat Day, the annual fundraising culmination event of UK-based charity Brain Tumour Research.
Find out more: www.braintumourresearch.org/fundraise/wear-a-hat-day
View merchandise, including this year’s limited edition signature brooch designed by milliner Rachel Trevor-Morgan: www.braintumourresearch.org/merchandise

12/02/2022

Issue 92 of The Hat Magazine is out! In this issue: Upcycling, Dyeing and bleaching, Interview with Jeffrey Sun, A milliner's fashion on wadded lurex fabric, Workroom technique 'Cage veil' and more.
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Hat on cover by Fiona Bennett