How did you become interested in millinery?

After graduated high school I was looking for a something special for my life instead of entering a university. And I found a hat shop where gives lessons in millinery. There was a decisive reason why I took the course is because my heart was beating with some feelings when I saw wooden hat blocks in there. I don’t know how I can explain that feelings I felt.and then,I decided to do that.

Where and why did you learn millinery?

I studied millinery in Korea with a lady who is the only person who gives a lesson in millinery in Korea. She studied millinery in France and I learnt how to make a felt hat, straw hat, soft hat and so on with her as a traditional way.But I felt it is not enough to know the hat in Korea so I decided to study abroad and found Kensington and Chelsea College which is in London. Eventually I finished HNC Millinery last year in spite of father’s opposition.

How long have you been a milliner for? Where else did you work?

I’d learnt millinery in Korea for about 2 years, I also assisted a milliner in Korea before I went to London for study. While I was studying in London, I did work-experience with Stephen Jones. Now I work as a bespoke milliner in Korea.

Where do you get inspiration for your designs?

It could be anything actually. The 6 hats for my final collection were inspired by fish and some of hats are picked elements from fish such as fins, tail, scales and over all movement of fish.

How did you become interested in millinery?

I had a mother who was a talented home dressmaker. As a young girl in the 1950s I would watch her making evening dresses and small hats to match. I would make dolls outfits from her off cuts. I graduated to making my own clothes. In the late 1970s, when I was a stay-at-home mother to three little boys, I decided to formally pursue my interest in design and fashion. I enrolled at the Canberra Technical College. Millinery was their final course. I immediately knew this was for me. Intensely artistic; an accurate expression of contemporary fashion but with lots of history; the discipline of the market-place. Within six months I had lots of people wanting to buy my creations. What a thrill that was.

Where did you learn millinery?

I trained at the Canberra Institute of Technology. In1990 I enrolled in Certificate III in millinery. The course consisted of four units. Bridal, Winter, Summer and Hand Tailored Headwear. I was lucky to encounter a couple of experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic millinery teachers. It took three years to complete. I then enrolled in Certificate IV. My main course project was a theatrical collection. I have also attended theatrical headwear workshops led by Jean Carroll.

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How did you become interested in millinery?

I was working on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, and on the way back from work one evening I caught a tram. It was full of people and in the corner of my eye I saw a gorgeous senior citizen sitting proudly on her seat styled in wonderful attire that made everyone stop and stare. She had a lovely dress with an overcoat, shoes matching her bag, and gloves matching her hat! She left such an impression on me that she looked like she came out from the classic movies! During this time I was organizing my wedding and I went to see a milliner. As soon as I entered in her studio I was so overcome by her designs and colours that I quickly whispered to my best friend, “This is what I’m going to do!” To which she replied, “I have no doubt you will!”

Where and why did you learn millinery?

I took a course many years ago, with Peter Jago in 1992, and simply fell in love with the craft. I just could not get enough of learning different techniques and then I met the wonderful Mary Lock and Michele Cameron who I have been very fortunate to learn from for many years. I have also been educated by other accomplished milliners along the way. I then completed my full Certificate IV course at Kangan Batman College in Melbourne.

How long have you been a milliner for? Where else did you work? Who do you make hats for?

I have been a milliner since 1993 and I was the first milliner who sold hats at the Southgate Market when it first opened. I did quite well there and met many people in the art and craft industries. I then started to create hats in my workroom for race goers and brides.

How did you become interested in millinery?

After studding fashion design I become more interested in 3D object art work like hat making.

Where and why did you learn millinery?

In the fashion school Hetzendorf in Vienna.

How long have you been a milliner for? Where else did you work? Who do you make hats for?

I started my business in Vienna in 2001 and my second atelier was open in Venice in 2003. I worked a lot for theatres in Austria and Germany.

Where do you get inspiration for your designs?

In my head, on the street, talking with friends, old films, books, Venice and travelling.

What has been your most enjoyable commission?

Work for my friends, designers and film would be Anna Netrebko.

How would you describe your style of hats?

Young, independent and stylish.

Who do you make hats for?

This is what I love most about hat making – every costumer has his/her one wish and I have to deal with it. So there is no limit to my fantasy! For my own collections I prefer leather, feathers, swarovski stones!

Any other interests?

I’m a workaholic! I never stop thinking of hats! I enjoy doing inspiring things like travelling, painting, partying.

How did you become interested in millinery?

I kind of fell into it. I went to sign up for a tap dancing class and it was full, so, since I was into vintage clothing and hats, I thought I would take a millinery class. That was almost 20 years ago. I never learned how to tap dance!

Where and why did you learn millinery?

I am self thought.

How long have you been a milliner for?

I have a social work background. I also waited tables in a punk rock bar and a comedy club, and sold bath and body products. I have been working as a milliner for about 18 years.

Where do you get inspiration for your designs?

I am inspired by the hat blocks themselves, and the unique way that raw materials react or repel against the wood. I also love old films, especially 1940s. And I love architecture, especially the sculptures of Henry Moore and the designs of Canadian architect Frank Gehry.

What has been your most enjoyable commission?

Oh, there are so many! I have a core group of fascinating and fashion forward clients. They give me total artistic license, which can actually be limiting at times. I know that sounds crazy, but sometimes a client’s limitations can also be the most interesting challenges.

I am also redesigning the headware for the female Air Canada pilots which is a great honour. Oh, and of course, a birthday hat for a very special lady who turned 80!

How did you become interested in millinery? Where and did you learn millinery?

I found Millinery by pure luck. I wanted to take a holiday in 2004 to go away. I was having some crisis, not happy with my marriage and my career. I decided to go to London. Not wanting to just spend my holiday treasure hunting in antique markets and car boot sale (I am a second hand freak), I decided to see if there is any short study course. I found the website of London College of Fashion and they offered a one-week course in hat making. That is the first time I saw the term millinery. At that time I just thought the word millinery sound romantic. So I enrolled and that became my first encounter with the craft.

On the first day of class I actually did have the feeling of romance! Standing in front of the school building I did feel 18 again… no work… just going to school everyday! I felt even better after the first day of school! I was charged with excitement, a new energy. Just like falling in love for the first time! Romantic, after all, is the perfect word to describe my first taste of millinery. I fell in love and wanted more. So I took a longer holiday in July the same year to attend the summer school at London College of Fashion. I also attended classes taught by Royal Milliner Rose Corey. This passion became so strong that I decided to spend all my time on millinery and decided to change my career. I was working as a fashion stylist in Hong Kong and wasn’t too happy with work. With this new found passion, I found new light for my creativity.