HATS: Innovation & Creation Exhibition

Free exhibition of ground-breaking hats by top British Hat Guild milliners, incl. Stephen Jones OBE and Philip Treacy OBE

The Culture Trust and the British Hat Guild are thrilled to present the 'Hats: Innovation & Creation' exhibition, highlighting  the extraordinary talent and craftsmanship of British Hat Guild milliners.

This collection showcases not only the artistry behind millinery but also the innovative spirit driving the industry forward. By celebrating these remarkable designs, we hope to inspire visitors to appreciate the rich cultural heritage and creative brilliance that make hat making such a unique and cherished art form. It is important for the town to know that it helped to create the extraordinary calibre of hat making and millinery that the UK is known for today.

Displays by British Hat Guild Milliners:

Claire Strickland
Giuseppe Savoca
Gráinne Maher
Julian Garner
Karen Henriksen
Lucy Barlow
Mavi and Jenny from Majesa
Noel Stewart
Paul Stafford
Philip Treacy
Piers Atkinson
Rachel Frost
Rafa Peinador
Sahar Freemantle
Stephen Jones
Virna Pasquinelli
Carole Denford

Don't forget there's a Panel Discussion featuring top British Hat Guild milliners on Saturday 5 October at 3pm, preceded by a screening of The Millinery Lesson at 12pm. Both take place at the Hat Factory