Author Archives: ellievallerini

It’s always fascinating working with a new material. The possibilities seem endless and at the same time the fabric often dictates what you make, creating a lovely two way creative relationship between the maker and material. This was the case with this neon plastic, I really enjoyed figuring out how to make the flowers usingContinue reading “Something a little different”

A selection of favourite makes full of different colours, shapes and textures 💞

I played many roles whilst working as Designer/Maker at John Boyd Hats. Here I am modelling our Vintage Collection, all beautiful newly made hats using some of the amazing treasures that My Boyd had collected over the years, some spanning back pre-war. The detail and quality of these raffias are so inspiring in themselves, itContinue reading “A Spot of Vintage Modelling!”

This hat has a special place in my heart as it was the very first hat I made and where the adventure began! It’s fair to say that Millinery has taken me on quite a journey. I have met so many talented and interesting people and made some life long friends not to mention theContinue reading “The Humble Beginnings”