Hats Off to Georgia!
14th June 2021
By Marian Cravino

Congratulations to Award-winning Milliner, Georgia Skelton!
EGV member, Georgia Skelton (Georgia Skelton Millinery), has won not only the 2021 Millinery Association of Australia Design Award with her piece Fantasy Flight (pictured), but her entry was also selected by their Patron, Stephen Jones Millinery, as his Patron’s Pick.
Addressing the theme of the competition - 1920s Past, Present, and Future - the hat is an updated version of an aviator cap from that period and is constructed using a recycled jumper and sunglasses to create a modern piece. The judges said “This piece is very clever! It is such an innovative use of materials with a strong sustainability approach. The design has transformed a traditional 20’s functional hat design into a modern-day fashion piece.”
Patron of the MAA, Stephen Jones (Stephen Jones Millinery) picked Georgia’s design because it is a “very interesting knit and he would love to see someone at the races wearing this piece as it would get everyone’s attention.” He thought it was original, fun and well made.
Well done Georgia!
Members will have an opportunity to learn more about Georgia and her millinery career at the July General Meeting at Embroidery House when she will be our Guest Speaker. Save the date – Saturday 10th July, 2 pm.
And another date for your diary – on Thursday 5 August, Embroidery House is hosting an exhibition of student’s millinery work curated by Georgia from 9 - 6.30 pm.
Georgia will also be teaching a Millinery class at Embroidery House in September.
Website: Georgia Skelton Millinery
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