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.

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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.

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Tracey Tau is a Melbourne-based milliner, founder of TOOALI Millinery, and the new owner of The Essential Hat. With a background in the racing industry, she developed an interest in creating headpieces for herself, which grew into a passion for honing her millinery skills. Alongside leading The Essential Hat into its next chapter, Tracey currently serves as Vice President of Millinery Australia.

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Maria Carmen is a UK- and Romania-based milliner dedicated to her craft since 2020. She founded The Association of Romanian Hat Makers & Milliners inspired to recognise the local craftmanship. She won 2nd Place in Hattember 2024 for her piece“United”.

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Maria Carmen is a UK- and Romania-based milliner dedicated to her craft since 2020. She founded The Association of Romanian Hat Makers & Milliners inspired to recognise the local craftmanship. She won 2nd Place in Hattember 2024 for her piece“United”.

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Kathryn Lee is the winner of the 2024 Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award, hosted by the Victoria Racing Club at Flemington Racecourse. This achievement marks a full-circle moment, as she began her career in hairdressing under the guidance of the legendary Lillian Frank.

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Cassie MacGregor, is the founder of House of MacGregor, she creates bespoke hats in Dallas' Bishop Arts District. A milliner since 2002, she began her career with training at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, she spent time working in the city then in 2008 moved to Texas. Alongside running her business she is currently President of the Milliners Guild USA.

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Saar Snoek, a Netherlands-based milliner and felt textile artist, is renowned for her innovative and sustainable designs. Educated at the Royal Academy of Art, she won the Milliners Guild competition using a surprising finish on the surface of the piece.

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Bronwyn Shooks returns to the podcast to share with us about her 2024 Millinery Australia Design Award-winning piece ‘A Galaxy of Wisdom’.

Brownyn is a theatrical millinery based in Sydney that has created pieces for musicals including Hamilton both the Australian and international tour, Mary Poppins & Juliet, Gaslight for Queensland Theatre Company just to name a few.

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Josemieke Crebolder is the winner of the 2024 Nederlandse Hoeden Vereniging (Dutch Hat Association) competition. She lives and works in Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Her journey into the world of hat-making is a testament to her passion for creativity and her ability to blend traditional techniques with innovative designs.

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