H e a d w e a r

Tutor: Eia Radosavljevic

2020

MA 2 year

When the author signed up for a week-long couture course, she was offered the opportunity to immerse herself in the intricate and timeless art of millinery. During the workshop, she was given the task of designing a hat shape from scratch, which the author then used to make two exquisite hats from wool felt, using a range of traditional millinery skills and tools.

Inspired by the texture and deformation of the skin, she wanted to design a hat shape that reflected the essence of the most tactile organ of the human body. By carefully modelling the shape with great attention to detail, the author finally arrived at a design that reflected the contours of wrinkled skin.

Once the foundation was laid, the course encouraged the author to expand her collection and she gladly accepted the challenge. As she continued to research and experiment, the author was drawn to the possibilities of 3D printing. With a 3D pen and the hat shape she had designed at the beginning of the course, the author set out to create a collection of avant-garde 3D printed hats.

The course proved to be a transformative experience that honed her craft and allowed her to hone her skills by trying out a range of techniques. In the end, my collection of hats, created in a week of rigorous and practical training, was a testament to the potential and beauty of the art of millinery.