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The Maria Monica London couture millinery atelier

Inside a London millinery atelier: the tools and the materials

How a couture hat is actually made, from wooden hat blocks and the differences between parasisal, sisal, pinokpok and felt to blocking, stiffener, wire and hand stitching. Written for anyone decidi...

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