What's Hot - Hat Works - Milliflorae

I am always surprised by how fast time marches on. It felt much less than 3 months since we had up dated the What's Hot case at Hat Works with the fabulous work of Jen Scott-Russell of H'Atelier, now we were taking it down to be replaced by the next up and coming milliner, Kate Jones.

H'Atelier Showroom, Manchester

Kate works under the name Milliflorae by Kate Jones and I have been fortunate to know her for a few years as she originally trained at Leeds College of Art completing her BA in Fashion and doing millinery as an elective. Kate has the skill to produce strong millinery forms that are eye catching, dramatic and yet wearable. She came to prominence last year in the Stephen Jones competition with Vogue on line with a stunning wood laminate piece, which justly placed her in the top four of this international milliner search. the piece is in the exhibition for closer perusal.

Stephen Jones competition piece

Since her initial experiments with this new material for millinery Kate has really progressed this and the full collection designed specifically for the What's Hot exhibition is a joy to behold. The exhibition is on until the end of August.

Kate with Stephen Jones at Hot Heads launch Hat Works

H'Atelier at Hat Works

Former Leeds College of Art student Jen Scott-Russell of H’Atelier Millinery will be taking over the What’s Hot cases at Hat Works from the 28th February with her inspiring hats.


H'atelier’s bespoke millinery creations have graced the heads of many a discerning lady and been used by stylists, fashion designers, photographers, hat hire shops, hairstylists, film and TV companies to create that perfect stylish look. Traditional methods are used alongside innovative new techniques to produce hats and headpieces for a whole range of clients and occasions. Each one is striking, unique and impeccably made.

Actress Katherine Kelly as seen at The Royal Wedding of Zara Phillips to Mike Tindall

Just one step inside the studio of H’atelier and meeting the enigmatic designer Jen Scott-Russell one is instantly swept away in the magic of millinery and its potential to transform

Jen Scot-Russell in her studio

Hat heaven in the H'Atelier Showroom

Another peak in to the divine showroom

Jen is something of a crusading zealot on the subject of hats -"There is no-one who would not look better for wearing the right hat", she says (often) ... and she really means it. Enjoy perusing her hats in the What’s Hot cases and you too may be tempted.

Lilies

Batwing