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Happy Easter 🐣 🐰💐

Happy Easter 🐣 🐰💐

I'm delighted to introduce Balance Form, my latest

I'm delighted to introduce Balance Form, my latest sculptural headpiece, now part of Beyond the Brim: The Heritage of Hat Making for London Craft Week 2025.

I am thrilled to be part of a curated showcase from the British Hat Guild, in association with The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers and London Craft Week. This showcase celebrates the artistry of contemporary hat makers, merging traditional methods with modern innovation.

Whether for fashion, function or fascination, ‘Beyond the Brim’ promises an in-depth exploration into the heart of millinery and hat making and the enduring legacy it carries forward.

🗓️ 12–16 May 2025
🕰️Opening Times: 10am - 5pm (late night Thursday until 8pm)
📍 Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH

🎟️ Free entry – no booking required

@londoncraftweek #LCW2025 @boemuseum @feltmakers @britishhatguild #beyondthebrim #heritageofhatmaking #millinerylegacy #britishmillinery #heritagemillinery #millinerycraftsmanship @homofaber

Posted @withregram • @morley_college Happy Inter

Posted @withregram • @morley_college Happy International Women’s Day from Morley College London! ✨🌸

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who make our community stronger every day—our inspiring teachers, talented students, and dedicated support staff 🙌

We’re proud to honour their contributions to education and to shaping a brighter future for all.

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenInEducation #ContemporaryWomen

Proud to be featured for Women’s History Month

Proud to be featured for Women’s History Month
@morley_college Our Women’s History Month Staff Profiles 💡

Introducing Vesna Pesic, a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for our HE Millinery Course 👒

What’s your role at Morley College London?

“I oversee our Higher Education and BTEC Millinery programmes, nurturing the next generation of innovative hat designers.”

What do you consider to be your key career achievements?

“One of my most significant career milestones was being recognised as a Master Artisan by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship. My students have won awards for innovative use of felt and commercial design at the Feltmakers Design Awards.” 🏅

Proudest Moment at Morley College London?

“Being awarded the Advance HE Fellowship was a defining moment in my teaching career. This recognition underscores my dedication to higher education and my commitment to fostering an engaging, inclusive, and impactful learning experience.”

#WomensHistoryMonth #Millinery #MillineryCourseLondon

Love is a language of its own—bold, intricate, a

Love is a language of its own—bold, intricate, and profoundly personal. 🖤✨ This perched leather hat, designed by @vesnahats, transforms the heart into an abstract work of art. A symbol of passion, artistry, and the timeless connection between design and emotion.

This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate love that is unique, artistic, and as unpredictable as the forms it takes. From delicate gestures to daring expressions, love reveals itself in unexpected ways. 💘

Wear your heart, in all its complexity and beauty.

@ashleylowphotography

#vesnahats #poetryinpose #valentinesday #wearableart #SculpturalFashion #heartfeltdesign #loveinform "

Excited to be part of this exhibition with so many

Excited to be part of this exhibition with so many amazing people. Posted @britishhatguild Step into the timeless world of artisanal craftsmanship with ‘Beyond the Brim,’ a celebration of the rich legacy of hat making.

This curated showcase from the ‘British Hat Guild,’ in association with ‘The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers,’ and ‘London Craft Week,’ celebrates the artistry of contemporary hat makers; merging traditional methods with modern innovation. Every creation tells a story of meticulous skill, creativity and cultural significance, connecting past and present.

Whether for fashion, function or fascination, ‘Beyond the Brim,’ promises an in depth exploration into the heart of millinery and hat making and the enduring legacy it carries forward.

🗓️ Dates: Monday 12th to Friday 16th May2025 (SAVE THE DATES IN YOUR DIARY)

🕰️Opening Times: 10am - 5pm (late night Thursday until 8pm)

📍Venue: Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH

No entry fee or booking required for the exhibition

Details of Demonstrations and Talks coming soon….

Image credits:

‘Aki’ Headpiece by Giulia Mio Millinery

Photography by ISoElegant Photography

Hair and make-up by @pincurlsvintageservices

@feltmakers @londoncraftweek @boemuseum @britishhatguild

#theheritageofhatmaking #beyondthebrim #millinerylegacy #traditionalmillineryskills #handcraftedhats #heritagecrafts #heritagecraftsmanship #heritageexhibitions

@giulia.mio.millinery @jennyrobertsmillinery @reel.millinery @judybentinckmilliner @ltmillinery @edwinaibbotson @lomaxandskinner
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@virna.pasquinelli @millinerclaire @seangbarrett
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✨ A magical few days in Paris with the British H

✨ A magical few days in Paris with the British Hat Guild! 🎩💫

We were lucky enough to have a private tour of Stephen Jones, Chapeaux d’Artiste at the Palais Galliera, guided by the incredible Stephen Jones himself! Hearing him share the artistry and stories behind the pieces was an unforgettable experience.

We also had the loveliest time visiting Mademoiselle Chapeaux, where we met the wonderful Lily, Sandrine, Amelia, and other talented Parisian milliners. So much creativity, passion, and inspiration in one place!

A huge merci to everyone who made these days so special! Millinery is more than just hats—it’s history, craft, and community. 💕🎀

📍 Paris, France
#MillineryMagic #HatLovers #ParisianChic #StephenJones @mademoisellechapeaux @sandrinebourgmodiste @amelia_makes_hats @BritishHatGuild @palaisgallieramuseedelamode #ChapeauxDartiste #craftsmanship #parisfrance #fashionhistory #millinerycommunity #hatsoff

Posted @britishhatguild 🌟 LOOKING FABULOUS AT A

Posted @britishhatguild 🌟 LOOKING FABULOUS AT ASCOT DOESN’T HAVE TO COST THE EARTH 🌟

🎩 Calling all UK-based milliners!
The British Hat Guild is thrilled to announce an exciting millinery competition ahead of the upcoming exhibition:
‘Making Headway; Celebrating Sustainability in Hats’

🌱 This competition is all about upcycling—transform discarded charity shop hats into showstopping creations perfect for Royal Ascot!

✨ Show off your creativity while embracing sustainability and give old hats a new lease of life.

Eligibility:
Open to UK-based milliners not currently members of the British Hat Guild.

⏳ Deadline: 30th April 2025

📜 For entry details and full T&Cs, visit the British Hat Guild website. Link in bio

Let’s make sustainability stylish! 🌿 #SustainableStyle #MillineryCompetition #BritishHatGuild #RoyalAscotReady

Merry Christmas!!! My lovely present from @petersh

Merry Christmas!!! My lovely present from @petershams and some unexpected flowers! Hope everyone is having a lovely day! 🎄

I had a wonderful day on Saturday, 5th October. Th

I had a wonderful day on Saturday, 5th October. The day started with a fantastic film by Mike Southon that delved into Marie O'Regan's life and millinery expertise. The afternoon followed with an engaging panel discussion featuring industry icons Stephen Jones OBE, Rachel Frost, and Rafael Peinador, who shared their insights on how innovation shapes their work.
Thank you to Carole Denford and Yona Lesger, curator at the Culture Trust Luton, for making this exhibition possible. It was such a pleasure to reconnect with many of my former and current students and meet other milliners who are passionate about the craft.
And a special thanks to the Feltmakers Livery Co. for sponsoring our drinks, making the day even more enjoyable!
It was a true ‘coming together’ of four esteemed hat-making communities: Marie O’Regan’s dedicated millinery students, the British Millinery Association, the British Hat Guild, and the Feltmakers Livery Co. The energy and conversations following the event were wonderful!
Don't miss the exhibition HATS: Innovation & Creation by members of the British Hat Guild, open until 14th November and on Saturdays until the end of October at Hat Works, Luton LU1 2NQ

#millinery #hatmaking #britishmillineryassociation #britishhatguild #marieoregan #culturetrustluton #FeltmakersLiveryCompany #innovationinmillinery #StephenJonesOBE #networking #craftsmanship #exhibition @britishhatguild
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@feltmakers

🎓🌟 Super excited to share that I've been awa

🎓🌟 Super excited to share that I've been awarded the Advance HE Fellowship! 🌟🎓

This recognition is a huge milestone in my teaching journey and reflects my ongoing commitment to creating a positive, engaging, and impactful learning experience in higher education. It's been a rewarding process of reflection, development, and growth—and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my amazing colleagues and students! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Your curiosity, feedback, and passion for learning inspire me to do better every day. 🙌

Here’s to more exciting learning adventures ahead! 🎓✨

#AdvanceHE #HEAFellow #Grateful #TeachingJourney #StudentExperience #LifelongLearning #millinery

What is millinery? Why studying at Higher Educatio

What is millinery? Why studying at Higher Education level matters?
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#millinery #education #educational #educator #highereducation #studymillineryuk

I want to thank the amazing @jocope_studio for ins

I want to thank the amazing @jocope_studio for instigating this collaboration starting with @shoeshavenames and later @lay_my_hat_ and Accessories of Activism. Flame 🔥 has been ignited! #fashionforsocialjustice
@morleymillinery
Big thanks to @mr_rich_glos who gave us a great presentation and for making this collaboration possible.
@shelterkingscross

We have been installing our amazing exhibition with Morley College.

Unfortunately, one of our seven very meaningful showpieces has been stolen before the “Morley College Hats of Activism: Fashion for Social Change” kicks off this afternoon.

The NHC Millinery students designed and crafted hats for the exhibition to support Shelter’s mission to ensure everyone has a safe and secure home.

Each piece reflects the wearer’s commitment to social justice, and we truly believe that one of them is already delivering its message and mission in our city. The other six hats will be exhibited this week in our King’s Cross boutique. At the end of the exhibition, they will be priced which means you could own the masterpiece you love too.

Please come to feel the power of fashion and creativity. Fashion is not only an outfit or a statement but also a medium for advocating social change.
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#fashionforsocialcause #fashionforward #hatsofactivism #accessoriesofactivism
@morley_college

Short video of the CATHARSIS: An End-of-the-Year E

Short video of the CATHARSIS: An End-of-the-Year Exhibition that closed last week for those who couldn't make it. Showcasing the excellent talent of our millinery students at Morley College.

#artexhibition #CATHARSIS #morleycollege #millinerymaker #millinery #creativejourney #millinerycourse #millinerystudents @morleymillinery #millineryexhibition

Posted @morleymillinery Come and see the beautiful

Posted @morleymillinery Come and see the beautiful creations of our millinery students. This exhibition highlights their unique journeys and the artistry behind their beautiful hat designs.
🗓 Exhibition Open: June 24th - 26th 🕙 Opening Hours: 10am - 4pm
📍 Location: Morley College, Hortensia Road, SW10 0QS
Don’t miss this incredible showcase of talent! 🎨🎉
Hat by @julia_helen_millinery photography Ingrid Valencia
@morley_college_photography

#ArtExhibition #CATHARSIS #MorleyCollege #Millinery #Art #photography #fashion #artcommunity #Networking #creativejourney

🌟 Join Us for CATHARSIS: An End-of-the-Year Exh

🌟 Join Us for CATHARSIS: An End-of-the-Year Exhibition 🌟
We are excited to invite you to our exclusive private view of CATHARSIS, Morley College's end-of-the-year exhibition. This exhibition highlights the incredible talent and dedication of our students across various disciplines, including millinery! This is a fantastic opportunity to network with enthusiasts, and industry professionals while exploring the vibrant and diverse creative works.
📅 Private View:
• Date: June 20th, 2024
• Time: 5pm - 8pm
🗓 Exhibition Open:
• June 21st
• June 24th - 26th 🕙 Opening Hours: 10am - 4pm (Closed on the weekend)
📍 Location: Morley College, Hortensia Road, SW10 0QS
Whether you're a prospective student or a potential collaborator, CATHARSIS offers a rich visual experience that reflects the diverse perspectives and creative journeys of our students.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#ArtExhibition #CATHARSIS #MorleyCollege #Millinery #Art #Photography #Fashion #ArtCommunity #Networking #CreativeJourney #millinery student #accreditedmillinerycourse

We are excited to share our HNC students project “Hats of Activism - Fashion for Social Change” with @sheltercharity @shelterclaphamjunction Small peak into their creative process - the mood board! .
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#hatsofactivism #moodboard #creativeprocess #millinery #fashionforsocialchange #fashionforchange

Posted @withregram • @morleymillinery We are ver

Posted @withregram • @morleymillinery We are very proud of all our students and very happy that @mak_londonuk won 🥈 prize, @julia_helen_millinery 🥉 prize and @robertacucuzzamillinery Innovative use of Felt Award from @feltmakers #feltmakers24 👌
@alice_loves_london and Emily were highly commended as well 👌 Congratulations to all the winners in the competition. 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎩🎩🎩
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#morleymillinery #education #millineryeducation @morley_college @morleychelseafashion

Posted @withregram • @morleyfashion TUTOR SPOTLI

Posted @withregram • @morleyfashion TUTOR SPOTLIGHT: This week we present our widely-published millinery expert and celebrated tutor @vesnahats. Vesna’s practice is concerned with questioning traditional uses of materials and accepted concepts of beauty and she extends this spirit of creative enquiry into her engaging and inspiring teaching sessions. Vesna is a highly trained artisanal hat maker and she shares her knowledge on the short course and accredited programmes here @morley_college. There are currently places on her ‘Ribbon Pleating and Folding’, ‘Re-Invent, Re-Use, Re-cycle’ and ‘Fabric Hats on Buckram Base’ courses - all advertised on our website. Don’t miss the chance to work with the best!

#morleyfashion #hatmaking #milinery #sustainablefashion #adulteducation #morleycollege #shortcourses

Posted @withregram • @morleymillinery Hurry up a

Posted @withregram • @morleymillinery Hurry up and enrol to this course if you want to upgrade your millinery skills. Possibilities are endless and you can make it very sustainably using off cuts or vintage garments that you don’t use anymore. Both examples are students work from previous years. Looking forward to meeting you or seeing you again. Head over to Morley College website
https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/course/millinery-fabric-hats-on-buckram-base/
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#sustainability #sustainablemillinery #fabrichat #millinerycourses #millineryclasses #millineryclasseslondon

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