The Making of a Masterpiece: Hats for the Fabulous

The Making of a Masterpiece: Hats for the Fabulous

Edwina Ibbotson, Jess Collett and Dillon Wallwork

Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 2pm - 3pm

Location: The Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, City of London, EC2R 8AH

Description:

Step into a conversation with some of the nation's leading milliners about adorning royalty, designing for the catwalk and creating couture

Step into the timeless world of artisanal craftsmanship with ‘Beyond the Brim,’ a celebration of the rich legacy of hat making.

Whilst attending the talk do leave enough time to explore our exhibition

Please arrived 15min before this event in order to go through security

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Beyond the Brim: The Heritage of Hat Making

This curated showcase from the ‘British Hat Guild,’ in association with ‘The Worshipful Company of Feltmakers,’ and ‘London Craft Week,’ celebrates the artistry of contemporary hat makers; merging traditional methods with modern innovation. Every creation tells a story of meticulous skill, creativity and cultural significance, connecting past and present.

Whether for fashion, function or fascination, ‘Beyond the Brim,’ promises an in depth exploration into the heart of millinery and hat making and the enduring legacy it carries forward.

🗓️ Dates: Monday 12th to Friday 16th May 2025

🕰️Opening Times: 10am - 5pm (late night Thursday until 8pm)

📍Venue: Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH

No entry fee or booking required for the exhibition

Talk and Panel Programme details below,, tickets via EventBrite

Wednesday 14th May 2025 - 12.30pm - 1.15pm - Language of Millinery presented by Bridget Bailey

Wednesday 14th May 2025 - 2pm - 3pm - The Making of a Masterpiece: Hats for the Fabulous

Thursday 15th May 2025 - 6pm - 6.40pm - The Coke – A Bowler Hat History by Lock & Co.

Thursday 15th May 2025 - 6.45pm - 7.45pm - Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Theatrical Milliners