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Ellen Thommessen is a Norwegian milliner and costume maker who trained in Oslo, Stockholm then London under Rose Cory and in the workroom of Phillip Somerville in the early 1990s. She now leads the costume workroom at Oslo Nye Teater and co‑coordinates the Oslo Hat Walk alongside other freelance making. Find out more at https://millinery.info/2026/07/ellen-thommessen/ Thank you to our Patreon…
Patrycja Grzesznik is an Atlanta‑based milliner who began making after a chance introduction through milliner Jan Wutkowski. She established Warped Mind Millinery in 2018, creating hats for major racing events and special occasions. Patrycja is co‑leader of Millinery Meet Up with Andrea Blohm and an active member of the Milliners Guild, championing craftsmanship, community, and the artistry of…
Giulia Mio is an Italian milliner with a background in set and costume design. After training in Venice, Milan, Rome, and Zurich, she moved to the UK, where she deepened her couture and material‑led practice. Now based at Leicester’s Makers Yard, she contributes to the millinery community through the British Hat Guild and showcases her work at London Craft Week. Find out more at…
Jane Fryers is a British milliner known for pioneering the use of fish leather in contemporary hatmaking. In this episode, she reflects on her training with Rose Cory, her award‑winning work, her QEST scholarship, and the ideas behind her book Keep It Under Your Hat. Find out more at https://millinery.info/2026/04/jane-fryers/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Millinery…
Tommy Cobau is a New York–based theatrical milliner whose career spans Broadway, opera, and ballet. After training in Ohio and apprenticing at the Santa Fe Opera, he worked for Lynne Mackey, Arnold Levine, and took on freelance work for the Radio City Rockettes the New York City Ballet. He became Head Milliner at the Metropolitan Opera in 2021 before opening his own studio in 2025. Find out more…
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/…
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/ Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Jennifer Hoertz Millinery…
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…
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…
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…
