
HATalk e-Magazine
Issue 239 - Feb 2026
Hats made from paper, why images matter for hat makers, blocking a beret on a wooden bowl, hat history and branding advice.
e-Magazine / HATalk Issue 239 – February 2026
In This Issue
Pulp Fashion: The Poetry of Paper
A virtual showcase of unconventional paper hats made by members of the US Milliners Guild.
Show Us What You’ve Got
We talk about why image quality and transparency matter for hat makers.
Bowl Beret Project
London milliner Martine Henry uses a humble wooden bowl to make a stylish felt beret.
Hatters’ Corner: Who Killed the Hat
Custom hatter Robert Gault searches for answers and debunks a popular theory.
Q&A: Hat Making Questions Answered
Advice on branding your millinery or hatting business on a budget.
Cover Image:
Hat: Katherine Elizabeth Millinery
Photography: Lauren Marsh
Hair and Makeup: Anita Stevens
Model: Alena Tsar_










