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Goodbye Sydney

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🕰️ FAREWELL SYDNEY 👋

After a lifetime in Sydney… I’m moving

Born and raised here, this city has shaped every part of me. It’s where I fell in love with vintage fashion, taught myself to sculpt hats by hand, had two retail shops and where The House of Hats came to life.

But life is shifting, and like the song says… “The rest is still unwritten.”

I’m packing up my little showroom and heading to Queensland to begin a brand new chapter. It’s emotional and a little overwhelming, but also full of hope, growth, possibility and big dreams...

To all the beautiful clients who stepped through my Sydney doors — thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’ll be sharing the journey as it unfolds, and I hope you’ll keep walking with me.

Here’s to trusting the unknown, starting fresh, and letting the next chapter write itself 💫

See you on the other side

BOWS FEVER..... Bows are back and we can't get enough...

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There is no ignoring it… bow are everywhere, from dresses, bags, gloves, and even croissant’s, the bow trend is back and it’s bigger than ever….Shop our collection of bow Accessories.

The House Of Hats ' Bows Lover' Gold Rhinestone Headband Coquette Accessories

Our ‘ BOWS LOVER’ Headbands are the perfect amount of bling to dress up any outfit.

Hand crafted out of wire and Swarovski rhinestones, these headbands are an essential all year round.

Available in three colours, Head over to our online shop to purchase your’s now.

It's Our 18th Birthday....

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The House Of Hats just celebrated it’s 18th Birthday,

Never in my wildest dreams would I believe that i would have a successful business that I created from dust, let alone the journey The House Of Hats has had in it's 18 years.
From fashion editorials, tv shows and celebrities wearing my creations and two shops and a Showroom later, it's been a ride.
Fast forward 18 years and in the most beautiful showroom of my dreams that I created I can truly say that i'm blessed.
I absolutely love what I do and they say if you love what you do , you never work a day in your life...
Thank you to everyone who has supported my dream along the way, you don't go unrecognised, to all my amazing clients past & present.
I'm so excited to what the future holds for The House Of Hats!!
Heres to the dreams that come reality and to the future that holds endless possibilities.✨

Your Milliner

ilana



BY THE SEASIDE - Our SS23/24 Collection

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The House Of Hats Newest Collection….’ BY THE SEASIDE ‘ is here just in time for summer.. Step into a world of timeless charm and elegance.

Get ready to elevate your summer style with The House of Hats latest collection of stunning handcrafted hats!

Made from only the finest material and inspired by the timeless fashion of the 1930s our new collection is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.

Offering nine new original handcrafted styles exclusive to our brand each delicate piece has been expertly handcrafted in our Sydney Studio by renowned Milliner Ilana Meilak, ensuring that every hat is of the highest quality and designed to last.

We’ve added our signature style of adding vintage trims and buckles to this collection to keep it authentic to the era.

Whether you’ve looking for a stylist for a day at the beach, a chic addition to your summer outfit or simply want to make a statement at your next event, our new collection has something for everyone.

So why wait? head over to our shop to view tghe full collection or pop into our Sydney Showroom to try them all on in person.

Trust us, you wont be disappointed…..

ilana is wearing our AHOY MINI BOATER in French Navy

Watch our ‘ BY THE SEASIDE Campaign Video to view the Collection

NEW ARRIVALS - Our Rhinestone Hair Barrett & Brooch

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TWO HEARTS - Black Felt Two Hearts Rhinestone Hair Barrette

New to our shop is this super glamorous Black Felt hand cut double heart hair clip , featuring a rhinestone trim

Vintage inspired and oh so old Hollywood …perfect with a vintage hair style or just to bling up an outfit .

Available now to purchase in our online boutique

ARROW - Black Felt Rhinestone Arrow Brooch

Our ‘ ARROW ‘ Brooch is a unisex brooch handmade from luxurious velour felt

and hand cut into the perfect arrows shape with Sparkling Rhinestones.

Silver Metal pin in the back to attach it to your hat or jacket.

Perfect for a groom or a special event.

RODNEY MODELLING OUR ‘ ARROW ‘ RHINESTONE BROOCH

MERRY CHRISTMAS From The House Of Hats

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Just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas , Wow can you believe how fast has this year gone.
We've had a super busy year creating our new Sydney showroom and meeting some amazing new clients and existing ones.
We have some new arrivals just in time for the party season and lots more coming early next year so stay turned.
We are also now offering hat repairs and restorations so if you have a hat that needs so love you can send it our way to bring it back to life.
Thank you to every one of you who supports our small business it means the world to us, we are so proud to be Australian made & owned.
We are so looking forward to you all visiting our new showroom in 2023 , we have so many ideas in the works for the year ahead so it's going to be a fantastic year..

Wishing you all a very Safe  Merry Christmas & a Happy new year !!! 
Love your Milliner ..

See you all in 2023 !!

ilana x

One of my favourite Christmas Songs - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Gift Cards are now available to purchase

We are now offering Gift Cards for sale in our online Shop

PETAL'S IN THE WIND The House Of Hats New Collection

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Our New Collection ‘ Petal’s In The Wind features seventeen new beautiful Hats & headpieces designs just in time for the new season.

Inspired by the whimsical late 1970s with a twist of 1960's this collection is for the romantics and daydreamers.
Beautiful pastel colours with vintage floral prints , gingham and vintage sequins and Straw embroidered Hats all handmade in our Sydney Studio , this collection of hats and headpieces will bring happiness into your days.

WATCH OUR CAMPAIGN VIDEO BELOW.

As seen in Camilla's New Collection ' Time Trippin'

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We are so thrilled to be featured in CAMILLA’S new Campaign video for her new collection TIME TRIPPIN

Inspired by our favourite eras with beautiful Art deco & Art nouveau prints , this collection is out of this world…

Our EBONY Swarovski Rhinestone Headpiece is featured on the right of this stunning video all filmed in

Sydney’s State theatre.

Watch the TIME TRIPPIN video Below…

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF MILLINERY

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It’s our Birthday and we are Celebrating 15 years of Millinery,

Wow how our business has evolved over the years when we first started in 2006 , Our hats & headpieces have graced many amazing clients here in Australia and all over the world.

We have been featured in numerous fashion magazines & fashion houses and also in film & tv.

Watch our video of our journey though the years as I was interview by Radio Presenter Kia Handley

Thank you to all our clients and everyone who has been apart of our journey over the years.

We are so proud to be an Australian Made small Business & to use Vintage materials when we can

to help our environment and to make every piece unique & one of a kind.

We are so excited to see what future holds for The House Of Hats.

Remember ‘ If you have a head, you can wear a hat’.

Ilana x