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Royal Ascot and The Derby Coverage of this year’s events with 8 pages of hats and accessories
Theatrical Milliners Continuing our tale about milliners and hatters in the world of entertainment, we visit theatrical hat factory Andersen & Berner, in Denmark and also talk to two of the top theatrical milliners in England, Jane Smith and Cosprop
A Conversation with Veronica Main, Curator of Costume and Textiles at Wardown Park Museum, Luton, UK
Designer Showcase Introducing Zara Gorman, the latest MA millinery graduate from The Royal College of Art
The Global Economy Kathleen Brookes asks if we should worry about a downturn
Hats Off to Melbourne Coverage of the international Millinery Convention in Australia
Retail Experience Profiles of great hat shops, this issue we visit: Atelier Millinery and Gina Foster Millinery both in London
Workroom Technique Veronica Main, an expert in the history of straw plaiting, demonstrates some basic methods of trimming with straw and making Swiss straw ornaments
Designer Sketchbook Take inspiration from Rachel Richardson’s millinery sketchbook themed ‘Upholstered’
Graduate Fashion Week The hottest trends from this year’s international graduate fashion shows
End of Term Report We meet 2010’s millinery graduates as they leave education to start their millinery careers
Accessories Three ‘Names to Watch’ in accessory design
The HAT Directory Source those suppliers here
News, Views and Events The latest hat trade news including coverage of:Van der Broek’s 15th anniversary celebrations and the opening of their new hatblock and millinery supply shop; William Chambers scoops the Accessory Designer of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards and obituary of Fernand Sebbah ”one of the most talented hat makers of his age”