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Louise Macdonald 'The Mackintosh Rose' (Top 10)

Louise Macdonald 'The Mackintosh Rose' (Top 10)

@louisemacdonaldmilliner connected to three elements with the 20's theme.

Firstly, in the 1920’s, stylised flowers like the Mackintosh Rose were common motifs In textiles, clothing and interior furnishings. The red stylised flower in her headpiece and black lines are inspired by designer and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who influenced this trend in the early 1900’s and 1920's.

Secondly, sustainability in fashion is forefront in our minds in the 2020’s. The straw materials Louise used are recycled from old hats found at a garage sale about 15 years ago. Squashed, broken and sun damaged, she pulled apart the hats and bought them back to life in a new shape and design.

Thirdly, the finely woven paribuntal straw used is no longer manufactured. However, it was a common material used to make cloches in the 1920's.

Model @celeste.ryan
HMU @natasha.nmstudio
Photographer @leeknowlesphotographer

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Christine Waring 'The Headscarf Headpiece' Throu

Christine Waring 'The Headscarf Headpiece'

Throughout history the humble headscarf has been worn by women, usually out of practicality, but it wasn’t until the early 1920's that this changed and it became a fashion accessory. French fashion houses began to add colour and embellishments to their designs as women were changing their lifestyles. "The Flapper" was born!

@christine_waring_millinery entry in the @millineryaustralia Design Award 2021 represents ‘the future’ and honours all women living in the 2020's.

The lightness and sparkle of the materials used are modern, strong and shiny, reflecting clear vision, strength and kindness of the 2020's woman. Conservative or rebellious the headscarf is functional but always fun and it has endured the test of time!

Model @celeste.ryan
HMU @natasha.nmstudio
Photographer @leeknowlesphotographer

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Dianne Roberton 'The Rose' Di was inspired by 20

Dianne Roberton 'The Rose'

Di was inspired by 2020 for the @millineryaustralia Design Award 2021. The headpiece has been worn in many different shapes and sizes for hundreds of years, with a vast array of adornments. Di chose a modern interptretation and to feature the timeless rose.

Model @celeste.ryan
HMU @natasha.nmstudio
Photographer @leeknowlesphotographer

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We are pleased to be presenting the Student Design

We are pleased to be presenting the Student Design Competition in 2021 please join as we celebrate the entries

3rd August at 12 pm Instagram Live with Judges
5th August from 11am display at @theembroiderersguildvictoria 170 Wattletree Rd, Malvern VIC 3144
5th August a 5 pm Announcement of winners via Instagram Live

Thank you to the support of
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Rachel Henry 'Love Letter to a Myth' (Third pl)

Delphine Nicholson Hatblocks are a valuable tool

Delphine Nicholson

Hatblocks are a valuable tool for milliners and @delphinenicholsonmillinery influence for her entry in the @millineryaustralia Design Award 2021 comes from her newly acquired 1920's vintage brimless cloche block. This hat shape, synonymous with the 1920s, has been artfully embellished with needle-felted flowers hoped to brighten a winter's day.

Model @celeste.ryan
HMU @natasha.nmstudio
Photographer @leeknowlesphotographer

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Fiona Cooper 'Flying Kangaroo' @millinerylaalaa

Laura Dunnington 'Future Flapper' (Top 10) This

Laura Dunnington 'Future Flapper' (Top 10)

This headpiece from @contempromental is a celebration of the Flapper mentality of the 1920's which was all about breaking free of societal expectations and living life free of restrictions. This theme seems pertinent in today's society where we continue to challenge preconceived ideas of gender, sexuality and 'social norms'.

Model @celeste.ryan
HMU @natasha.nmstudio
Photographer @leeknowlesphotographer

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