Exhibitions

Beyond the Brim: The Heritage of Hat Making

LONDON CRAFT WEEK
12-16 MAY 2025

Bank of England Museum Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH

This curated showcase from the British Hat Guild, in association with The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers and London Craft Week, celebrates the artistry of contemporary hat makers; merging traditional methods with modern innovation. Every creation tells a story of meticulous skill, creativity and cultural significance, connecting past and present.

WOW!House exhibition at the Design Centre

I was delighted to join my fellow British Hat Guild Milliners in this amazing event – Wow!House opened at the Design Centre on Monday 5th July, 2023 and showcased 19 incredible rooms designed by world-class interior designers. Myself and 17 other British Hat Guild member’s each designed and made a hat inspired by one of the full sized rooms, my creation pictured above was inspired by Clare Gaskins art studio design.

Hats Made Me

The Culture Trust Luton present Hats Made Me, a major exhibition that explores the global significance of hats and headwear.

Featured in the exhibition was a bejewelled version of my feathered headdress ‘Phoenix’

Featuring more than 200 objects, the exhibition includes a red visor design chosen by Beyoncé for her Cuff It video, a bridal hat worn by Cara Delevingne in Vogue, Michael Keaton’s cowl from Batman, a teal velvet hat donned by Kate Sharma in the Netflix hit show Bridgerton, and a lace mantilla worn by Queen Isabella II of Spain.

Showtime for Hats

Showtime for Hats is the first UK exhibition of its kind, focusing solely on hats for theatre, film, TV and opera. Headwear being exhibited includes Timothy Daltonʼs topper from Licence To Kill, Michele Pfeifferʼs stunning transparent lace hat from the film Cherie, Paul Kayeʼs felt trilby worn in Year of The Rabbit (Ellie Vallerini), Ian McKellenʼs extravagent panto hat from Mother Goose and Eddie Redmayneʼs helmet from Cabaret