ONCE BITTEN...The House Of Hats New Halloween Collection 2022
ilana wears our ‘ LA BELLE ‘ Red Felt veiled Tilt Hat
October is finally here and you know what that means, yes you guessed it...HALLOWEEN.
If your anything like me, you count down the month's till Halloween and prepare a costume just to get your spook on.
Well i've been super prepared this year and have made an entire collection dedicated to the dark side.
I'm so excited to introduce to you our latest collection for halloween
' ONCE BITTEN ' inspired by all things Victorian gothic.
This collection is going to knock your socks off, I'm very proud of it and i hope you love it as much as I do.
Ever since I was a child i've always been fascinated with the Victorian era, the fashion , the Victorian houses ,the jewellery and everything else.
I always dreamed of owning an victorian bustle dress and hat of course hoping I could wear it and somehow time travel back to that time, so i've conjured up some of that time in this collection along with my love of all things vampires , witches , New Orleans & all the old haunted Mansions.
So here it is and you all get the honour of previewing it first.
We have seven new designs in this collection.
Introducing , our ' LA BELLE ' Hat which screams the Victorian Bustle era with her striped sash bow and face veiling.
Our ' GRACE ' hood hats made of the most luxurious velvet and detailed with vintage rare clasps .
Our ' SPELLBOUND ' Velvet turbans with Rhinestone Spider brooches and our ' ROSES OF RED silk flower headpieces.
Our ' ONCE BITTEN ' Collection is perfect to bring out the dark goddess in you just in time for Halloween.
I hope you all enjoy this collection as much as I did creating it.
Head over to our online boutique to view the full collection.
Wishing you a very spooky season & happy Shopping
Love Ilana
Your Milliner x
ilana wears our ‘ GRACE VELVET HOOD ‘ In Raven
ilana wears our ‘ROSES ARE RED ; Silk flower Headpiece
ilana wears our ‘ROSES ARE BLACK ‘ Silk Flower Headpiece
ilana wear our ‘GRACE ‘ Velvet Hood in Crimson
ilana wears our ‘SPELLBOUND ‘ Velvet Turban in Raven
ilana wears our ‘ SPELLBOUND ‘ Velvet Turban in Crimson
Behind The Scenes of our new Showroom
Behind the scenes of The House Of Hats new showroom in Sydney Australia
We have been super busy designing and renovating our new space and creating our beautiful new showroom.
Before our renovation
We started off with a blank canvas in this victorian room with stunning marble fireplace and ornate ceiling as our feature.
Black Feature Wall
We wanted to stick with my logo colours , so went with a black feature wall around the fireplace and light green walls.
The theme for the room was inspired by the old victorian millinery shops back in the 1900s , we already had this antique timber mirror but we jazzed it up by painted it gold and how spectacular does it look .
We managed to find an incredible antique 1920s copper & glass shop display counter which was the perfect fit in the middle of the room and we also found a antique velvet chaise lounge at an estate sale that fits in with the theme perfectly.
Willow modelling on our Antique Chaise
We painted our wooden hat stands gold to match our feature mirror.
Our Gold Wooden Hat Stands
We designed the shelf layout and found a local carpenter that custom made a cupboard and timber shelves built on both wall for hat display and hat box storage.
Design for Shelves
Finished Timber Shelves
We are now just in the final stages of finishing and are just waiting on curtains and another cabinet to be painted and we will be finished,
Stay tuned for the final reveal.
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"The Rosebud" is a delicate lace boudoir cap adorned with vintage rosebud florals and a soft blush pink ribbon.
Effortless to wear, you simply pop it on for an instant touch of vintage charm. Pair it with a silk robe for dreamy mornings, a flowing dress for a romantic day out, or even with jeans and a blouse for a soft, vintage twist.
One size only—one available—crafted just for you.
Comes shipped in our free gift box
Free Shipping Australia Wide
A whisper-soft boudoir cap inspired by the romance of the Edwardian era.
Lace Serenity is handcrafted using delicate antique 1920s lace in warm ivory tones, finished with gentle vintage ruffle ribbon edging and a softly draped silhouette that frames the face beautifully.
Historically worn in the privacy of the boudoir, these intimate lace caps were designed to keep hair protected while still feeling utterly feminine. Today, this piece has been lovingly re-imagined as a wearable heirloom—perfect for modern romantics who adore slow fashion and timeless beauty.
Equally enchanting styled for daytime with a flowing dress, worn for bridal moments, or treasured as a special keepsake.
This is a one-of-a-kind piece — only one available.
• Handmade by The House of Hats
• Edwardian-inspired boudoir cap design
• Soft lace construction with ruffled edging
• Lightweight, breathable and comfortable
• One size fits most (flexible fit)
• Colour: warm ivory / soft blush undertone
• Ready to ship/ One of a kind Only One Available
Free Shipping Australia / Come shipped in our Signature Box
Styling Ideas
✨ Bridal morning or honeymoon wear
✨ Romantic daytime styling with vintage dresses
✨ Photoshoots, heirloom portraits, and slow living moments
✨ A thoughtful gift for lovers of antique style
Care
Handle gently.. keep Stored in our signature keepsake box . Avoid moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the lace.