HATalk e-Magazine

Issue 235 - Oct 2025

African Millinery Competition, tie-dyed habotai silk flower project, Sarah Soulsby Styles, fur felt pricing and product updates.

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e-Magazine / HATalk Issue 235 – October 2025

In This Issue

Afrofusion: 2025 African Millinery Competition
A look at the winning hats from the African Millinery Network’s inaugural competition.

Habotai Silk Flower Project
Milliner Martine Henry shares her ‘Sharpie tie-dye’ technique for making unique silk flowers.

An Interview with Sarah Soulsby
We talk to the London fashion enthusiast about her love for hats and how she puts together her fabulous Royal Ascot outfits.

Hatters’ Corner: Fur Felt Market Updates
Custom hatter Robert Gault talks about pricing and product offerings.

Q&A: Hat Making Questions Answered
Advice on stiffening felt.

 

Cover Image: 
Hat: Taiwo Aluko
Dress: ShopKYLuxury
Photographer: OJ Martins
Courtesy: African Milliners Network

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