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From the Atelier

Millinery insights, racing style guides, and inspiration from the atelier of award-winning Sydney milliner Kathryn Lee.

"A hat is a way to say 'I am here' without speaking a word." - Philip Treacy | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Philip Treacy on Hats and Presence

By Kathryn Lee on December 28, 2025

"A woman is not really dressed unless she is wearing a hat." - Virginia Graham | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Virginia Graham on the Finishing Touch

By Kathryn Lee on December 23, 2025

"I love hats; I love putting hats on. They are artwork." - Zara Tindall | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Zara Tindall on Hats as Artwork

By Kathryn Lee on December 18, 2025

"The only romantic thing left in life is a hat." - Mimi Weddell | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Mimi Weddell on the Romance of Hats

By Kathryn Lee on December 9, 2025

"How a hat makes you feel is what a hat is all about." - Philip Treacy | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Philip Treacy on What a Hat Is Really About

By Kathryn Lee on November 30, 2025

"Hats are a great antidote to what's going on. It's really their purpose to put a happy face on a ..." - Stephen Jones | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Stephen Jones on Hats as an Antidote

By Kathryn Lee on November 20, 2025

"Hats make people feel good, and that's the point of them." - Philip Treacy | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Philip Treacy on Hats and Happiness

By Kathryn Lee on November 11, 2025

"A well-made hat is the most personal and human of all articles of clothing." - Stephen Jones | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Stephen Jones on the Personal Touch of a Hat

By Kathryn Lee on November 2, 2025

"Wearing a hat versus not wearing a hat is the difference between looking adequate and looking you..." - Martha Sliter | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Martha Sliter on the Difference a Hat Makes

By Kathryn Lee on October 23, 2025

"A hat is a flag, a shield, a bit of armor, and the badge of femininity." - Florence Kunhardt | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Florence Kunhardt on the Power of a Hat

By Kathryn Lee on October 14, 2025

"There are certain houses that one cannot enter without a hat." - Coco Chanel | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Coco Chanel on Hats and Social Occasions

By Kathryn Lee on October 4, 2025

"Hats are radical, only people that wear hats understand that." - Philip Treacy | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Philip Treacy on Why Hats Are Radical

By Kathryn Lee on September 25, 2025

"A hat should never be too precious, it should be a piece that can be worn and enjoyed every day." - Rachel Trevor-Morgan | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Rachel Trevor-Morgan on Wearing Hats Fearlessly

By Kathryn Lee on September 15, 2025

"Hats have the ability to change a person's whole demeanor, to make them feel confident and stylish." - Stephen Jones | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Stephen Jones on Hats and Confidence

By Kathryn Lee on September 6, 2025

"The challenge of millinery is to create something truly unique, a piece that has never been seen ..." - Philip Treacy | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Philip Treacy on the Challenge of Uniqueness

By Kathryn Lee on August 28, 2025

"I love how a hat can bring a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit, making a person f..." - Rachel Trevor-Morgan | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Rachel Trevor-Morgan on Glamour

By Kathryn Lee on August 18, 2025

"A hat should never be too serious, it should always have a touch of playfulness and fun." - Philip Treacy | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Philip Treacy on Playfulness in Hats

By Kathryn Lee on August 9, 2025

"Hats have the ability to evoke a sense of history and tradition, to take us back in time and to t..." - Stephen Jones | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Stephen Jones on Hats and History

By Kathryn Lee on July 31, 2025

"A hat can reflect your mood, your style, your personality." - Gladys Perint Palmer | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Gladys Perint Palmer on Hats and Personality

By Kathryn Lee on July 21, 2025

"Hats have the power to evoke a sense of mystery and allure, to make a person feel truly glamorous." - Jean Paul Gaultier | Kathryn Lee Millinery

Jean Paul Gaultier on Mystery and Allure

By Kathryn Lee on July 12, 2025