Katherine is also an associate of the British Millinery Association. After graduating from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design, Katherine began her career in millinery under the talented eye of Stephen Jones, creating pieces for the Dior runway shows and the John Galliano boutique in Paris. After working with Catherine Delaney in theatre and film, Katherine set up her own millinery house in Clerkenwell before moving to the iconic Oxo Tower. Katherine has exhibited at Fortnum & Mason during London Craft week, and Coutts Bank during London Fashion Week. She is also a Member of the Walpole British Luxury group and has guest presented for the BBC’s Royal Ascot Ladies Day, and was also commissioned to create the hat for the official Kate Middleton Princess Catherine doll. Katherine has also had the wonderful opportunity of discussing hats with Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall. Katherine has also appeared on Goodwood coverage via ITV with Mark Hayes – stylist on the Lorraine Show. International clients and celebrities worldwide have worn her hats and commissions include; Kyle Ho, Jasper Garvida, the Asudari show during Paris Fashion Week, Debbie McGee, Dita Von Teese, Lily Allen, The Noisettes, Downton Abbey. Katherine Elizabeth is an award-winning milliner, whose achievements include the Walpole Crafted scheme, Lff Profile Awards and Dzina Fashion Awards. In addition, Katherine won the 'Accessories Designer Award' by Profile, resulting in her designing a collection for the Hobbs King's Road Store. In 2012 Katherine won the London Lifestyle Award for Best Fashion Retailer, being voted the winner out of over a thousand retailers. Katherine the Designer & Milliner “To create a hat, is to create a piece of art.” "I take my inspiration from sculptural art, architecture and nature, pulling all of these elements together in my designs. Like a conceptual sculpture, no two of my designs are ever the same. To me, a hat isn’t something you should wear because you feel you have to. I design hats to empower and give confidence to the wearer. I believe every hat should be a sculpture that enhances both your features and your outfit." - Katherine Elizabeth Whether it’s Royal Ascot, Henley Royal Regatta, The Irish Races, Epsom Derby, weddings, garden parties, or if you simply need a glamorous headpiece; Katherine Elizabeth Millinery is home to beautiful hand-made millinery.
