NEW ARRIVALS - Our Rhinestone Hair Barrett & Brooch
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
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.
PETAL'S IN THE WIND The House Of Hats New Collection
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'
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
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
MY VINTAGE VALENTINE The House Of Hats A/W 19 Collection
‘ My Vintage Valentine’ is The House Of Hats A/W 19 Collection.
Sydney Milliner ilana Meilak designed and created this beautiful collection of Hats inspired by Valentine’s Day in Paris 1940’s. Each Hat is named in French as a refection to the passion and love of Valentine’s Day. GIGI Our stunning black fur felt heart shaped halo bonnet with big red satin chin tie.
JE T’AIME ( pictured on the right ) Our pinup red velvet heart with cascading smaller hearts , so fun and flirty.
MON CHERI our small percher hat with bow front Swarovski Red Crystal detail and long red veiling that can be draped around the neck for a dramatic film noir feel.
AMOUR Our side heart shaped black cocktail hat with red velvet heart front detail and b lack veiling across the face.
And last of our collection is COEURS meaning ( Hearts) red veiled headpiece with sparkling heart shaped Swarovski Crystals scattered over the veiling.
The Colour pallet is all black and red reflecting love and decadence. Luxurious Fur Felts and Velvets , and rich red ribbon creates these stunning one off hats.
The wonderful hat styles are all designed off original 1940’s style hats that women worn in this time.
Indulge in the decadence of our vintage inspired Valentine’s designs. Hypnotise with Old Hollywood style, glamour and allure or lose yourself in the fantasy of classic film noir 1940s France. ‘My Vintage Valentine’is the epitome of elegance and romance brought to life through the unique, quality craftsmanship The House of Hats is known and loved for. Le coup de foudre! (love at first sight).
Our GIGI Hat
'JE T'AIME'
Meet ‘ Je T’ Aime The first hat in our ‘ Vintage Valentine ‘ Collection…
Je T’ Aime is purely inspired my the 1940’s pinups , The Je T’aime Hat is one of a kind and made from the softest rich red velvet and is meticulously hand sewn into the perfect Valentine’s day Heart. Je T’aime is trimmed with a soft red pom pom trim and three falling hearts the fall in perfect order on the side of the head. The Heart is attached to a black velvet headband to sit comfortably on the head at the perfect front tilt
Shop our Hat Shop to view our whole collection of women’s hats.
Our MON CHERIE Hat
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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.