Hats

Judy Bentinck (the Countess of Portland) set up her own label in 2002. Originally named "Portland Hats", she has recently rebranded as "Judy Bentinck" to emphasize the exclusivity of her product. Two collections are designed each year but the majority of Judy's work is with individually designed commissions catering for any occasion - from Ascot to a cocktail party. The hat or headpiece is carefully designed, taking into account the wearer's bone-structure, colouring and personality. Close attention is paid to co-coordinating the hat with the outfit.

Uma began by studying etching and sculpture at an art school in London, but, due to her love of fabric and jewellery, moved on to study theatrical millinery with Jane Smith. She completed her formal education in millinery at the Kensington and Chelsea College with Kirsten Scott, former milliner for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel. Uma then went on to work for two years with celebrity milliner Stephen Jones whose work is represented in the permanent collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Louvre, and who has collaborated with Vivienne Westwood, Jean-Paul Gaultier and John Galliano for Dior. But now, from her studio in London, Uma is dedicated to creating bespoke pieces for weddings, the races and social occasions, working with clients to ensure each piece is as unique as it is astonishing.

Atelier Millinery is a one-stop centre of style dedicated to lovers of hats and fascinators for all occasions. Whether you like to create your own hats from scratch, or you’re looking for the finished article, you will be spoilt for choice by our wide range of quality supplies, bespoke pieces and specially selected ‘ready to wear’. Located in Kingly Court, just off Carnaby Steet, London.

With a heritage going back over 200 years, Patey are proud to say that their craftsmen still create hats using the same skills as hat makers in the eighteenth century.