HATalk e-Magazine

Issue 232 - July 2025

Kentucky Derby and Oaks, Atelier-Musée du Chapeau competition, Jane Fyers, floating hat lining, felt blocking, working with stylists

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e-Magazine / HATalk Issue 232 – July 2025

In This Issue

Kentucky Derby Hat Fashion
A collection of Derby and Oaks hats made by US Milliners Guild members.

Rencontres Internationales des Arts du Chapeau
The winners of the 2025 edition of the prestigious French Hat Competition.

An Interview with Jane Fryers
The award-winning British milliner talks about her new book on hat linings.

Make a Floating Hat Lining
Jane Fryers goes through the process of relining a hat with kimono fabric.

Hatter’s Corner: More Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting
Custom fedora maker Robert Gault talks about felt blocking challenges.

Q&A: Hat Making Questions Answered
Advice on working with stylists.

 

Cover Image:
Hat: Formé Millinery
Photographer: Leandro Lozada
Model: Kylie Delaney
Dress: Vineyard Vines

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