Dearest Readers, particularly those of you who are responsible for planning the all important bridal shower, Hen parties and bridal showers are a tricky business. Do you organise a night out of drinking in fancy-dress in a cheesy club, or a high tea at the Ritz, or bungee jumping, or go-kart racing? The possibilities are endless, that is undeniable. So, what do you think the bride and her nearest and dearest would like to do? The bride-to-be has probably outgrown fancy dress,

Dearest Readers, Here at the Millinery House, while we have been putting together some stunning hats for Ascot, we have been discussing the topic of social etiquette. From hat-wearing to dating, we thought we would share our thoughts. So, first up is dating. The days of Cilla Black's Blind Date are well behind us, and now we employ Take Me Out and Match.com for our dating needs. From reality TV and online dating being subjects considered taboo just a few years ago, they have

Dearest readers, Have you ever thought of designing and making your own bridal headpiece for your big day? This is the story of Hannah, one of our clients, who came to a Katherine Elizabeth hat making class and made her wedding fascinator in a few hours, under the expert guidance of our milliners. “Dear Katherine, Thank you for allowing me to create this beautiful fascinator, I had a wonderful day!” Hannah looks absolutely beautiful! A big thank you for sending us your gorgeo

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attend the launch of London Craft Week It was one of the busiest weeks for us at London craft week however defiantly the most rewarding. We were lucky enough to be picked by crafted to exhibit at Fornums and Mason during London craft week as well as attending the launch night at the V&A with the like of Grayson Perry, Kirsty Allsop, Tom Dixon, Mark Hix, Rupert Sanderson and Edmund de Waal. We were very proud to exhibit our Kathe

We had a wonderful time last month teaching a group of very excited hens all about the art of Millinery, with Milliner Katherine Elizabeth. We decorated the room with vintage trinkets, ribbons and bunting then awaited the arrival of the bride-to-be and her 15 sparkly hens! We always love the reaction of a group of friends when they enter the room! After the girls had settled down we handed them a glass of bubbly before Katherine explained how they could create a variety of di

We had the fantastic opportunity of giving a hat etiquette talk at the fabulous 5 star countryside hotel, Chewton Glen. The hotel is especially beautiful during the Christmas season.. It certainly got us in the Christmas spirit and we met so many great people! Guests enjoyed sipping champagne and trying on different hats that best suited their personalities and face shapes. Everyone had fun taking photos in hats and chatting with one another. We discussed the craft of milline

A new and inventive way to hold a team building event & having fun at the same time? Picture yourself and your colleagues across a colourful table filed with feather, ribbons, sinamay and so many other fantastic millinery materials! All of this in a lovely and luxurious venue such as Eccleston Square hotel or The Bentley. Our packages offer a variety of couture arranged options, from creating headpieces with afternoon tea under the guidance of our expert milliner, Katherine E

When choosing a hat for any occasion it is important to take into consideration your face shape and skin colour. Spring is blossoming and Summer is just around the corner, which means hat season is about to be in full swing! With horse races, garden parties, summer weddings, and many more opportunities to show off your best hat it is important to choose one that works best for you. Read on to determine which shape, size, and colour is your best fit. All of the hats shown are

Our hat making event at Cliveden House was wonderful! We had 20 fabulous ladies join us in Lady Astor's former dining room for the class to make their own beautiful pieces while also learning about hat etiquette from our head milliner, Katherine Elizabeth. Cliveden House, now a luxury hotel, has been home to many prominent figures including the Astors. The setting along the Thames, and the exquisite French Dining room providing views, made for a great day. Scroll down for pic

I don’t know about you, but I believe there were two golden decades for hats, where creativity and boldness were at their peak: the 1920s and the 1940s. At the end of the nineteenth century, hats were huge, sculptural and covered in veil, feathers and flowers. Victorian hats had to match all the different outfits a woman could wear in one single day. A rich woman could, for example, change her outfit more than five times a day. There were morning dresses, walking dresses, vi