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Sombrerería Mil, founded in 1856 and housed at C/ Fontanella 20 since 1917, is a fifth‑generation family millinery led by Jordi Creus Arnau. The shop preserves handcraft traditions in its workshop, offers bespoke and international brands, and supports Barcelona Hat Days and community hat events, welcoming locals and visitors alike.

Find out more at https://millinery.info/2026/03/sombrereriamil/

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This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

Fiona Cooper is a Melbourne-based milliner and owner of the brand Millinery Laa Laa. In 2025, Fiona won the Lillian Frank Millinery Award with her visually striking GRAPHICA design, which linked her graphic design background to quilting traditions in a striking design.

Find out more at https://millinery.info/2026/01/fiona-cooper/

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Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/
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Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/
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This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie and edited by Maria Volkova for Millinery.Info

Paula Kasu is a Helsinki-based milliner and designer creating sculptural, sustainable headpieces that blur the line between fashion and art. With a background in sustainable fashion, jewellery design, and formal millinery training at Stadin AO, her handcrafted work celebrates craftsmanship, joyful expression, and thoughtful making.

Find out more at https://millinery.info/2025/12/paula-kasu/

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Jennifer Hoertz Millinery www.jenniferhoertz.com/
Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/
Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/
Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/
Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/
Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com
Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/
Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/
Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/
Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/
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This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie and edited by Maria Volkova for Millinery.Info

In this episode, we are joined by the three winners of the 2025 Australia Millinery Award – Rebecca Share, Tracey Tau, and Angela Sullivan – three remarkable designers shaping the face of contemporary Australian millinery. They share their personal sources of inspiration, their choice of materials and techniques, and insights into their creative process.

See the gallery at https://millinery.info/2025/11/millinery-australia-design-award-winners/

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Jennifer Hoertz Millinery www.jenniferhoertz.com/
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Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/
Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/
Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/
Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com
Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/
Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/
Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/
Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/
The Millinery Retreat School of Millinery www.themillineryretreat.com/
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This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie and edited by Maria Volkova for Millinery.Info

Marthe Dumas is a versatile French millinery artist and craftswoman, celebrated for her diverse creations that include hats for TV and stage productions, haute couture, everyday wear, weddings, special occasions, and even video games. In 2025, Marthe was honoured with the prestigious Craft Prize at the Chazelles-sur-Lyon Millinery Competition for her creation, Le Pointill’ Hat.

Listen to the episode and see photos at: https://millinery.info/2025/10/marthe-dumas/

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Jennifer Hoertz Millinery www.jenniferhoertz.com/
Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/
Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/
House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/
Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/
Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/
Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com
Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/
Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/
Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/
Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/
The Millinery Retreat School of Millinery www.themillineryretreat.com/
Barcelona Hat Days www.barcelonahatdays.com/

Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo

This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie and edited by Maria Volkova for Millinery.Info