Journal

How a couture hat is made by hand

An inside look at the London atelier, from blocking and wiring to hand sewing and trimming, and why every stage is worked by hand.

A milliner's guide to reading your face shape and your height, then matching brim, crown and proportion so a hat looks made for you.

Made by hand in London

Every piece is handcrafted at Monika Perlińska's London atelier

One of one, any colour

No piece is made twice. Choose your colour at commission

Around thirty-five years at the craft

From a century-old Polish atelier to London's most prestigious fashion houses

By appointment

Fittings and commissions are arranged by appointment at the London atelier or online worldwide