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.


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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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Ian Bennett - Millinery.Info Podcast

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.

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Rodney Gordon - Millinery.Info Podcast

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/

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Denise Innes Spencer - Millinery.Info Podcast

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. 
 
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Cynthia Jones-Bryson Ep2 - 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.

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Cristina de Prada - Barcelona Hat Days - Millinery.Info Podcast

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.

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Natalie Taylor Of N.A.T Millinery - Millinery.Info Podcast

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.

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Irene Van Vugt of IVV Hats And Bags - Millinery.Info Podcast Interview

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.

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Monika Neuhauser - Millinery.Info Podcast Interview

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.

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Saar Snoek - Milliner And Felt Textile Artist - 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. 

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Cassie MacGregor - House of MacGregor Millinery - Millinery.Info Podcast

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.

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Kathryn Lee - Millinery Award Winner 2024 - MillineryInfo Podcast

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”.

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Maria Carmen

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”.

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Carmen Maria - Millinery.Info Podcast - updated v2

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.

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Tracey Tau of The Essential Hat and TOOALI - MillineryInfo

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.

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Noel Stewart - MillineryInfo Podcast

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 engineered golden sieve. Winning reignited her motivation, shifting her from collecting materials to completing bold new projects. Alongside her creative work, Inge launched a career in IT, balancing digital and couture worlds while embracing fresh inspiration and flawless craftsmanship.

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Inge Los - MillineryInfo Podcast

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.

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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.

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Millinery Australia Design Award Winners - Rebecca Share, Tracey Tau and Ange Sullivan

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/

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Bronwyn Shooks first started making hats in 2000 when, thanks to a grant from the Australia Council for the Arts, she began her millinery training with the renowned theatrical milliner Jean Carroll OAM.

Bronwyn’s work can be seen across theatre, film and television; most notably the stage musicals My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, War Horse, Love Never Dies, the Lion King and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. TV and film credits include: Gods of Egypt, The Water Diviner, Deadline Gallipoli, I Will Survive, Underbelly Squizzy and Underbelly Razor. Bronwyn has also worked with a diverse range of Australian theatre companies including Sydney Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare, Opera Australia, Theatre of Image, Ensemble Theatre and Big hART.

She currently teaches theatrical millinery at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA); and has previously taught Certificate 2 and 3 in Millinery, Theatrical Millinery (as part of the Theatre Costume course), and Millinery (as an advanced subject) to Floristry students at TAFE NSW Sydney Institute.

In 2017 she was the winner of the Master Millinery section at the Royal Melbourne Show.  This section is invitational only for Members of The Millinery Association of Australia.  Bronwyn won the section with a black straw braid tricorn style with a fine pink edge and crinoline veil.

The 162nd Royal Melbourne Show runs from 22 September until 2 October 2018.  The Art, Craft and Cookery sections including the millinery awards can be found at the The Spotlight Makers Pavilion.

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M&S Schmalberg has made silk flowers in the Garment District of New York City since 1916. Their flowers are hand-made in Manhattan for apparel, bridal, accessory, millinery and home furnishing products

Adam Brand is the 4th generation of his family involved in this business.  The business was first started by brothers, Morris and Sam Schmalberg. The business was inherited by their nephew, Harold Brand and he passed it onto his children Warren and Deborah Brand.  Adam joined the business after offering to help his father Warren out for a Summer after College.  He now works in the business full time managing the online presence as one of this key projects. 

They make all the pieces in house using a collection of vintage flower making cutters, presses, molds and tools.  Their team construct each flower by hand and the pieces are packed and distributed.  You can purchase from their stock, ask for a specific design or as you will hear in the podcast send in your own fabric.

With much change having occurred within the garment district since the company first began in 1916 they have become a one of a kind business within the industry.  They continue to focus on specialty work, custom and large production orders working with local and international brands.  They are looking forward to sustaining the business, in hopes for the next generation and beyond.

Thank you to our current supporters of Millinery.Info – The Essential Hat and Louise Macdonald Milliner

We hope you have enjoyed listening to this podcast today.  We have a full series of them to keep you company in the workroom.  View the rest of the series here. There a few ways in which you can support us to continue to bring milliners making content for milliners. The future of Millinery.Info looks to continue to provide quality industry relevant information and discussions.

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Adam Brand - Custom Fabric Flowers by M&S Schmalberg

Sarah Marshall had been working for Mr Boyd for many years as the head of his production.  When he passed away in February of 2018 at the age of 92 year-old he left her the business.  

We talk to Sarah about how she is continuing the legacy of John Boyd Hats and defining her own role and signature in the business. Developing iconic styles that speak to the face of each of their customers Sarah works with her team in the studio and showroom. 

The studio is located in Central London in Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge with a showroom and studio.  The pieces are made on site with clients selecting from the range on show.

Best wishes to Sarah for the continued success of the John Boyd Hats brand.

Thank you to our current supporters of Millinery.Info The Essential Hat and Louise Macdonald Milliner.  

We hope you have enjoyed listening to this podcast today. We have a full series of them to keep you company in the workroom. View the rest of the series on our Soundcloud channel. There a few ways in which you can support us to continue to bring milliners making content for milliners. The future of Millinery.Info looks to continue to provide quality industry relevant information and discussions.

Your support helps bring more content of this quality.We are working towards growing a larger international coverage through images of millinery events and podcast interviews with leaders within the industry.Visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/millineryinfo to become a supporter or share this page with a friend via email or on social media.

Sarah Marshall of John Boyd Hats

Dillon Wallwork has over 30 years in the industry and has created bespoke millinery for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the late Diana Princess of Wales.  Having studied at Salisbury College of Art, Dillon moved to London to harness his passion of creating modern accessories at prominent milliner Mitzi Lorenz. Here he developed his skill at creating couture hats he went on to join one of London’s finest model millinery houses, Philip Somerville Ltd on Bond Street.

Thank you to our current supporters of Millinery.Info - Katherine Cherry Millinery, The Essential Hat, Louise Macdonald Milliner, The Hat Academy, Miss Haidee Millinery and The Millinery Association of Australia.

We hope you have enjoyed listening to this podcast today. We have a full series of them to keep you company in the workroom. View the rest of the series on our Soundcloud channel. There a few ways in which you can support us to continue to bring milliners making content for milliners. The future of Millinery.Info looks to continue to provide quality industry relevant information and discussions.

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Marianne Jongkind began her career in millinery in 1961.  Over the course of her career which so far has spanned nearly 60 years, she has become renown for her distinct designs and quality of work.  Marianne makes piece that include traditional concepts but also pushes to explore and progress new technique and materials.

In 2020 Marianne launched her book "Hat Couture".  The project was a collaboration with milliner and editor of The Hat Magazine, Elly Stemerdink.  The book is published in English and Dutch and is an amazing resource for everyone from beginners to experienced hat makers.  The 208 pages are filled with 22 hat projects outlined step by step with detailed images.  This project was long-life ambition of Marianne's that shares her passion and skill.

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Justin Smith is the milliner and creative that leads the brand J Smith Esquire.  After graduating from the Royal College of Art, he launched the brand J Smith Esquire following the success of his 2007 graduation show. From there Justin has been involved with fashion weeks all over the world featuring his hats and headpieces.

He has made pieces that have featured in major motion pictures such as Star Wars, and the Man from U.N.C.L.E, and the iconic Maleficent headpiece worn by Angelina Jolie.  The pieces created within Justin's London based studio aim to push the boundaries of the traditional millinery world.  Justin looks to passionately upholds the traditions of millinery, whilst redefining classic headwear, challenging conventions and technique alike.

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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.

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