Lauren J Ritchie creates quality millinery hats and headpieces for race days, special occasions, day wear and theatre.
Lauren began her millinery career with millinery training at Kangan Batman Institute with a Certificate IV in Millinery and a Bachelor of Fashion Design from RMIT. She went on to work for world-renowned Milliner Louise Macdonald and spent time working for royal milliner Jane Taylor London and leading couture millinery expert Edwina Ibbotson while living in London before returning to Melbourne, Australia.
Lauren J Ritchie Millinery launched her first independent collection in 2020 titled Warby Winter inspired by the North East Region of Victoria where she spent most of the year during the lockdown restrictions. The Spring 2021 Collection, Laceby Spring was created and captured to the sounds of the Australian landscape.
Lauren is a leader in the millinery industry as an editor and content creator for The Hat Magazine and previously Hatlines . As head of content for... More
Linda Ford Millinery creates beautiful Ready-to-Wear and Bespoke headpieces and hats from her home based studio in Bundaberg Qld, Australia. Sourcing quality materials from reputable suppliers, each piece is hand crafted and stitched with attention to detail.
Meet Maria Curcic, the designer behind the label. Designing hats and headpieces around 1985
Paris born, with a strong European appreciation for fashion and style, Maria began creating hats for high end boutiques in Canada and the U.S. in the early 1990’s. The popularity of her designs led to the opening of her own store, Le Chapeau Rouge, in Calgary in 1994. She shifted her attention to wholesale in the late 1990’s, providing hats to over 15 stores across Canada and the U.S. Maria is a graduate of Interior Design from Mount Royal University as well as a graduate of The Alberta College of Art and Design.
2024 marks 30 years since Maria opened her shop
Some of her hats can be seen on CBC's Frankie Drake Mysteries.
Today, Maria focuses her attention on custom creations, from everyday wear to hats for any occasion. Her creative talents (She is also a recognized artist www.curcicfineart.com and a Dj at www.radioradio.ca ensure that each design is unique and memorable. More
At Meerkat Millinery we create Bespoke headwear for special events and occasions, uniquely designed, hand crafted hats and fascinators for stylish, elegant individuals.
Immerse yourself in the captivating millinery, meticulously handcrafted by Melissa Rath. Each exquisite piece embodies Melissa's exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a deep appreciation for the art of millinery.