And it’s LIVE!! I’m so excited that this years Spring/Summer collection is finally here. I’ve really enjoyed making this collection, I’ve kept it light, simple and stylish and hope you like it as much as I do.

Check out my Etsy page for the full collection of wool and fur felt berets!

 

#tbt to the days when I worked for Royal Milliner John Boyd in Knightsbridge. As you can see the workroom was a crazy creative hub and attached to this is the beautiful showroom full of over 200 hats! Part of my job was to advise and help customers find the perfect hat to suit them and the special occasion. I loved this aspect of my role and learnt so much about what suits different people and the shapes, angles and balance that made a truly great hat!
And yes i am wearing the copy I made of the petal teardrop shape on the dummy head 🙂 #training #milliner #trade #craft #traditionalskills #hats #ellievallerinihats #johnboydhats

 

 

 

Now that’s what I call a stylish bride. Such a beautiful couple and loving the red jumpsuit with my Flame Feather hat.

I love creating bespoke pieces tailored to suit the client and event and it’s such a wonderful feeling when someone tries on thier hat for the first time. Knowing they have something handmade and unique to them really adds to the special experience of wearing a couture hat.

Photographs by Beth Moseley Photography.