"Hats have the ability to change a person's whole demeanor, to make them feel confident and stylish."
— Stephen Jones
"Demeanor" is the perfect word. A hat does not just change how you look. It changes how you carry yourself. Your chin lifts. Your shoulders drop back. Your stride becomes more purposeful. It is a physical transformation that starts the moment the hat goes on.
I witness this daily in my studio. A woman who walked in uncertain walks out standing three inches taller. Not because of the hat's height, but because of what it does to her posture, her energy, her entire presence.
"Confidence is not something you put on. But a great hat certainly helps you find it."
— Kathryn Lee
Whether it is a racing headpiece for Flemington or a sleek pillbox for a wedding, the right hat gives you a confidence that radiates outward.
Did You Know?
Stephen Jones was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2023 for his services to millinery. The honour recognised over four decades of work that has elevated hat-making from a declining trade to a celebrated art form. He joins a very small number of milliners who have received such recognition.
