What could be a more perfect gift idea than a voucher for one of our one-to-one bespoke millinery courses?

Matt recently spent some time with us after being gifted a course for a special birthday and he created this fab pictorial diary as well as a great hat!

“Day 01 of my millinery course, making my first Trilby. Thanks to all my lovely friends and family who chipped in for this super thoughtful 40th birthday prezzie 🤠 absolutely lovin it!

Day 02 messing around with millinery. Trilby’s almost complete, just the band/ribbon to finish things off. Super satisfying to taylor the fit and build it from scratch 🤠 thanks to talented ladies at Lomax & Skinner for the brilliant workshop.

Day 03 of my mission in millinery! One hat complete and one very happy chappy! Such a cool process from start to finish. Might have to pop back to make a cheeky peaky blinders cap 🤠”

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Rachel and I learnt our trade in the workrooms of Frederick Fox in New Bond Street, London. As young apprentices we would walk past the windows of #fenwickofbondstreet in awe of the designers whose work was displayed. We are so excited to announce that for the next 10 days @fenwickofficial have given us a whole window and a #lomaxandskinner pop up shop behind. And it looks fab 😍 #fenwicksummerseason #couturemillinery #britishhatguild #royalascot #ascot #weddings #ss19collection #windowdisplay #artistinresidence @julieverhoeven

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The British Hat Guild has officially launched and we are very proud to be amongst the founding members. 

The UK’s top milliners and hatters have come together to create a new association dedicated to sharing ideas and promoting our unique heritage.  

The British Hat Guild seeks to encourage and promote the following ideas:

Craftsmanship to recognise the excellence and technique of British millinery.

Artistry to distinguish the extraordinary sophistication of its members’ work.

Heritage to acknowledge the authenticity of our millinery tradition.

Creativity to celebrate the individuality and inventiveness of its members.

Education to encourage and support the learning and skills of millinery.

Inspiration to share knowledge and be leaders in their field.

The Guild’s core membership will be for professional milliners and hat makers but will welcome associate members. Originally established in Luton in the 1950s by a group of established hat manufacturers, the Guild ceased to operate in 2003. The newly-revitalised Guild returns, spearheaded by a group of milliners and hat experts including Stephen Jones, Philip Treacy, Noel Stewart, Rachel Trevor-Morgan, Edwina Ibbotson and Lomax & Skinner.  

For further information please see The British Hat Guild website or visit their Instagram account.