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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/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors 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/ 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

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/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors 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/ 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

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/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors 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

Inge Los, creator of “Bring Your Own Cake” and winner of the Dutch Hat Association Competition, began millinery in 2015, discovering artistry, calm, and patience. Mentored by Marga van der Bos, she found joy in the craft. After personal trauma in 2020, millinery became a vital source of comfort and self-expression. Her whimsical, “Mad Hatter’s Wonderland”-inspired hat featured a perfectly engineered golden sieve. Winning reignited her motivation, shifting her from collecting materials to completing bold new projects. Alongside her creative work, Inge launched a career in IT, balancing digital and couture worlds while embracing fresh inspiration and flawless craftsmanship. Listen to the episode and see photos at: https://millinery.info/2025/08/inge-los/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors 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

Noel Stewart is a renowned British milliner based in London. Born and raised in Leicester, he moved to the capital to study at the Royal College of Art. After training under some of the industry’s most respected masters, he launched his own label, going on to collaborate with leading fashion houses, creating for custom clients and working across theatre, television, and film. Listen to the episode and see photos at: https://millinery.info/2025/07/noel-stewart/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors 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 themillineryretreat.com/ Barcelona Hat Days 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