Hat Attack #67: Milli Star

February’s Hat Attack is this alluring veiled headpiece by Milli Star , a hat brand created by milliner Laura Del  Villaggio, which is located in Austin, Texas.  I have an affinity for veils, and I love how this piece creates instant glamour, and can be paired with so many pieces from my collection that allow its mystery to be enhanced.

This ostrich feather vest, which was discovered at an estate sale, had been waiting for an outing.  The veiled headpiece was up to the challenge, and along with the estate sale rhinestone adorned long black gloves and vintage rhinestone jewelry, this ensemble was ready for a night out on the town.  

MILLINER: LAURA DEL VILLAGGIO

In 1999, I earned a Certificate in Millinery from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, while concurrently studying for a Master’s Degree in Museum Studies: Costume & Textiles. FIT’s prestigious program offered two years of hands-on training that formed a solid base for my millinery career. In addition, I have an extensive background in fashion and textiles, from apparel design to textile chemistry and conservation. I have worked as a vintage clothing store manager, fiber arts instructor, collections research associate, theater costume designer, and milliner. Milli Starr has been my full-time career since 2012 and I am proud to have built an award-winning hat brand with an international reputation….Milli Star website

Photos By Daniel

The Milli Star millinery atelier is brimming with antique and custom wooden hat blocks, silk flowers, feathers, and exquisite velvet and grosgrain ribbons. Two seasonal collections are made every year, plus numerous custom orders for clients around the world. If I ever land in Austin, Texas, Milli Star will be the first stop on my itinerary!

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Anyone can participate in the celebration of headwear!  Click on the blue link-up button and there are a number of ways to share your photo from your blog, Instagram or your computer photo files.  All forms of headwear are appreciated:  hat, headwrap, headscarf, headpiece, fascinator, hair flower, headband or other adornment for your head that you enjoy.  Multiple photos are encouraged!

Now it’s your turn to throw a little headwear my way. Give The SC a FEBRUARY HAT ATTACK, and kindly link to Style Crone somewhere in your post. The link-up will be open through February 28th.

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